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10:59pm PST |
Afghanistan in turmoil after Abdullah quits run-off
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Summary: AFP - Afghanistan was in political turmoil Monday after the sole challenger to President Hamid Karzai quit a second round election amid uncertainty over whether it will stage a one-man contest in five days' time. |
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10:52pm PST |
Pakistan blast kills 16: police
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Summary: AFP - A blast outside a four-star hotel in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi killed at least 16 people on Monday, rescue service personnel told AFP. |
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10:49pm PST |
UN suspends development work in northwest Pakistan
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Summary: AP - Citing security concerns, the U.N. suspended long-term development work in two key areas along Pakistan's volatile border with Afghanistan on Monday, a blow to international efforts to counter the country's rising militancy. |
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10:48pm PST |
Ryanair may halt 'rapid growth' |
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Summary: Ryanair threatens to stop focusing on growth if it does not get a good enough deal on new aircraft from Boeing. |
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Cnn.com |
10:45pm PST |
At least 25 killed in Pakistan explosion |
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Summary: An explosion ripped through a commercial area of Rawalpindi that is home to several mid-range hotels, police said Monday.
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10:45pm PST |
New AMs' expenses system in force |
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Summary: Changes to Assembly Members' expenses come into force, with the presiding officer promising a "new transparency". |
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10:40pm PST |
Blast outside Pakistan hotel kills 16: police
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Summary: AFP - A blast outside a four-star hotel in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi killed at least 16 people on Monday, rescue service personnel told AFP. |
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10:17pm PST |
Youth for Christ seeks to reach every young offender |
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Summary: Youth for Christ has overhauled its young offenders ministry in a bid to fulfil its vision of bringing a message of hope to every young offender in the UK |
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Cnn.com |
10:17pm PST |
Yankees just one win from title |
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Summary: PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Rodriguez has turned around his perennial playoff struggles and with one swing of his bat brought the Yankees within 27 outs of their 27th World Series championship -- and his first.
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10:16pm PST |
Blast near hotel in Pakistan garrison city
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Summary: AFP - An explosion ripped through a busy main road near a hotel in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi on Monday and there were reports of casualties, police said. |
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9:41pm PST |
New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety
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Summary: AP - Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine on Monday, an extra step the government promised in this year's unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects. |
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9:41pm PST |
Duncan Smith calls for reform of chaotic criminal justice system |
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Summary: Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith is calling for the urgent reform of Britains chaotic criminal justice system |
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9:26pm PST |
BA cabin crew meet over job plans |
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Summary: The Unite union warns BA staff could strike at Christmas unless planned job cuts and work pattern changes are cancelled. |
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9:10pm PST |
Iran says UN-backed nuclear deal is not dead
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Summary: AP - Iran said Monday it has not rejected a U.N.-backed plan aimed at limiting the country's ability to make nuclear weapons as it called for a technical panel to review its terms. |
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9:09pm PST |
Retail faces uncertainty as CIT enters bankruptcy
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Summary: AP - The bankruptcy of a key lender that helps retailers stock their shelves is adding to the industry's worries ahead of the critical holiday shopping season. |
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9:09pm PST |
Vietnam evacuates coastal areas as storm nears
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Summary: AP - Vietnam evacuated coastal areas Monday as tropical storm Mirinae approached after battering the Philippines, where it left 20 people dead. |
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9:09pm PST |
Iran seeks review of nuclear deal |
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Summary: Iran says it wants the UN's nuclear watchdog to review a plan to send its enriched uranium abroad for processing. |
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ChristianToday |
9:06pm PST |
Thousand Foot Krutch forges ahead with new booking agent and album |
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Summary: Last month Thousand Foot Krutch released their fifth studio album iWelcome To The Masqueradei to resounding media and fan acclaim debuting at No 35 on the Billboard Top 200 as well as on the iTunes overall and rock album charts |
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8:58pm PST |
Rodriguez, Yankees beat Phils for 3-1 Series edge
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Summary: AP - Alex Rodriguez waited all game for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole career. |
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8:44pm PST |
Churches celebrate 10th anniversary of justification agreement |
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Summary: Methodists Lutherans and Roman Catholics worldwide on Saturday observed the tenth anniversary of the signing of a landmark ecumenical agreement considered one of the most significant since the Reformation |
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8:40pm PST |
Johnson defends drugs row sacking |
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Summary: The home secretary defends his decision to sack the UK's chief drugs adviser for criticising government policy. |
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8:40pm PST |
N Korea 'ready' for nuclear talks |
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Summary: North Korea's foreign ministry says the country is ready to resume talks on dismantling its nuclear programme. |
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8:26pm PST |
Monster meatball brings world record back to US East Coast |
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Summary: A restaurant in the eastern US state of New Hampshire breaks the world record for the largest meatball. |
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8:20pm PST |
India train crash leaves 14 dead |
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Summary: Fourteen die when a train rams into a truck at an unmanned railway crossing in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. |
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Cnn.com |
8:17pm PST |
King: One year after Obama's victory |
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Summary: To: Interested parties From: John King, CNN chief national correspondent Re: The Monday Memo
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8:02pm PST |
North Korea calls for direct talks with U.S.
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Summary: Reuters - North Korea called on Monday for direct talks with its long-time foe, the United States, and gave the clearest signal so far it was ready to return to nuclear disarmament talks it has boycotted for almost a year. |
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7:45pm PST |
Yankees take 4-2 lead after 6 innings in Game 4
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Summary: AP - Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon hit run-scoring singles off Joe Blanton in the fifth to back CC Sabathia, and the New York Yankees led the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 after six innings in Game 4 on Sunday night as they tried to take a 3-1 World Series lea |
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7:36pm PST |
Japanese freighter makes re-entry |
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Summary: Japan's new space freighter burns up in the Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission to the International Space Station. |
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7:33pm PST |
US ready to work with next Afghan leader: Clinton
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Summary: AFP - The United States has vowed to support the next Afghan president, as White House advisors said fresh election turmoil would not complicate a US decision on whether to send more troops there. |
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BBC News |
7:26pm PST |
Scottish floods cause disruption |
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Summary: Heavy rain has wreaked havoc in the north and east of Scotland with many homes flooded and trains cancelled. |
