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11:54pm PDT |
Pakistani troops kill all 4 attackers at army HQ
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Summary: AP - Pakistani officials say a fierce gunbattle outside army headquarters near Islamabad has ended with the killing of all four attackers. |
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11:51pm PDT |
China urges neighbors, U.S. to talk to North Korea
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Summary: Reuters - North Korea wants to ease a standoff with the United States, Japan and South Korea, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told East Asian neighbors at a summit focused on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons and on regional integration. |
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11:45pm PDT |
China says rich countries undercut climate talks
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Summary: Reuters - China accused rich countries of undermining key elements of an international climate change agreement that nations hope to agree by the end of 2009, adding to a chorus of discord over the negotiations. |
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11:40pm PDT |
Suspected militants attack Pakistani army HQ
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Summary: Reuters - Suspected militants attacked Pakistan's tightly guarded army headquarters on Saturday, opening fire and throwing a grenade at a main gate, security officials and media said. |
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11:37pm PDT |
Gunmen attack military HQ near Islamabad: police
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Summary: AFP - Unidentified gunmen were exchanging fire with security forces at the gate of Pakistan's army headquarters in Rawalpindi near Islamabad on Saturday, police said. |
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11:36pm PDT |
Rescuers rush to save Philippine landslide victims
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Summary: AP - Rescuers dug out six survivors and more bodies buried under landslides that killed nearly 200 people in the storm-soaked northern Philippines, as workers rushed Saturday to clear mountain roads to aid relief efforts. |
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11:09pm PDT |
Shooting outside Pakistan army HQ |
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Summary: Gunmen open fire near Pakistan's army headquarters outside the capital Islamabad, military officials say. |
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11:06pm PDT |
Fierce gunbattle after assault on Pakistan army HQ
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Summary: AP - A team of gunmen brandishing assault rifles and grenades tried to break into Pakistan's army headquarters on Saturday, sparking a raging gunbattle with troops outside the capital of Islamabad, police said. |
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10:59pm PDT |
East Asia powers show united front on North Korea
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Summary: Reuters - North Korea wants better ties with the United States, Japan and South Korea, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told East Asian neighbors at a summit that focused on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons and regional economic integration. |
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10:19pm PDT |
Angels' Weaver, Izturis beat Bosox for 2-0 lead
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Summary: AP - With Jered Weaver picking up right where John Lackey left off for the Los Angeles Angels, not even Josh Beckett could keep the Boston Red Sox from the brink of playoff elimination. |
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10:16pm PDT |
China, Japan, SKorea urge new NKorea nuclear talks
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Summary: AFP - The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea on Saturday pledged to work together for an "early resumption" of talks on ending North Korea's nuclear programmes and vowed to deepen regional cooperation. |
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10:06pm PDT |
Obama basks in new glory after Nobel Peace Prize win
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Summary: AFP - US President Barack Obama basked in new-found glory Saturday, vowing to consider his surprise Nobel Peace Prize as "a call for action" to address the challenges of the new century. |
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9:34pm PDT |
Adviser: At least 25,000 more troops needed |
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Summary: An influential adviser to the U.S. commander in Afghanistan declared Friday that anything less than 25,000 extra international troops in the country would not be enough to win.
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9:10pm PDT |
Police: Fla. man shot fiancee 1 day before wedding
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Summary: AP - A man who thought there was an intruder in his house shot and killed his fiancee the day before they were to be married, police said Friday. |
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9:06pm PDT |
Judges unsure about prefab courts |
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Summary: Judges voice concerns about plans to build pre-fabricated courtrooms next to a court that hears high profile terrorism and organised crime trials. |
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9:04pm PDT |
Clown hosts a global awareness event - from space |
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Summary: Circus entrepreneur Guy Laliberte hosts a global performance from on board the International Space Station. |
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9:03pm PDT |
New brigade takes over in Helmand |
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Summary: A new brigade and commander are taking charge in Helmand, after the bloodiest tour since the mission began eight years ago. |
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8:55pm PDT |
Brown optimistic over UK economy |
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Summary: Prime Minister Gordon Brown paints an optimistic prediction for the economy, saying it is "simply not true" tough times are ahead. |
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8:51pm PDT |
Pondexter, Taurasi lead Mercury to WNBA title
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Summary: AP - The Phoenix Mercury are WNBA champions for the second time in three seasons, leaning on their `big three' to pull out a 94-86 victory over the tenacious Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 5 Friday night. |
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8:49pm PDT |
Nations urge early N Korea talks |
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Summary: Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan call for an early resumption of talks on North Korea's nuclear programme. |
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8:46pm PDT |
Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins
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Summary: AP - Mark Teixeira got chills as Yankee Stadium roared and his teammates celebrated around him. |
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8:40pm PDT |
East Asia powers show united front on North Korea, economy
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Summary: Reuters - China, Japan and South Korea vowed to seek an early restart to talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons ambitions, and also presented a united front on regional economic cooperation at a summit on Saturday. |
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Cnn.com |
8:21pm PDT |
Does 'hope' warrant a Nobel? Opinions vary |
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Summary: The decision to award President Obama the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to "strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" has left some in the U.S. divided over whether intangible achievements are worthy of the award. For others, |
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8:21pm PDT |
China, Japan, SKorea leaders meet, focus on NKorea
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Summary: AFP - The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea kicked off a summit in Beijing on Saturday expected to focus on bringing North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks and building regional trust. |
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7:57pm PDT |
Does 'hope' warrant a Nobel? Americans split |
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Summary: The decision to award President Obama the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to "strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" has left some in the U.S. divided over whether intangible achievements are worthy of the award. For others, |
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7:38pm PDT |
Polish leader to ratify EU treaty |
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Summary: Polish President Lech Kaczynski is set to sign the EU Lisbon Treaty, leaving the Czech Republic the last still to ratify it. |
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7:35pm PDT |
Prince in rural broadband warning |
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Summary: Rural businesses in "broadband deserts" are being denied vital internet services, says Prince Charles. |
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7:31pm PDT |
Armenia to sign historic accord |
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Summary: Armenia is set to normalise ties with Turkey after a century of division, despite protests by many Armenians. |
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7:21pm PDT |
3-way Asia summit begins in China, NKorea in focus
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Summary: AFP - The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea on Saturday opened a rare three-way summit expected to focus on bringing North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks and building regional trust. |
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7:19pm PDT |
Beijing hosts North Korea talks |
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Summary: Leaders of China, South Korea and Japan hold a key meeting in Beijing to discuss North Korea's nuclear programme. |
