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Yahoo News |
3:33am PDT |
Suspected suicide blast kills 10 in Sri Lanka
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - A suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber
rammed his motorbike into a police bus in the Sri Lankan
capital on Friday, killing 10 people, the military and hospital
authorities said. |
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BBC News |
3:31am PDT |
MPs bid to block 42 day detention |
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Summary: Rebel Labour MPs bid to block Gordon Brown's plan to extend the time terror suspects can be held to 42 days. |
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Yahoo News |
3:26am PDT |
No breakthroughs in Myanmar aid crisis: EU envoy
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - The European Union's aid chief said Friday he had made no breakthroughs on a trip to Myanmar aimed at pushing the ruling generals to open up to foreign assistance, two weeks after the cyclone tragedy. |
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Yahoo News |
3:19am PDT |
Bin Laden marks Israel anniversary with combat vow
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Osama bin Laden vowed in an audio tape
timed to coincide with Israel's 60th anniversary to continue to
fight the Jewish state and its allies in the West. |
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Cnn.com |
3:10am PDT |
Bin Laden urges Muslims to liberate Palestine |
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Summary: Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden -- in a blunt new message that coincides with Israel's 60th anniversary -- urged his followers to liberate Palestine, a terrorism analyst told CNN on Friday.
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Cnn.com |
3:07am PDT |
Ellen DeGeneres, girlfriend plan to marry |
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Summary: Read full story for latest details.
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Yahoo News |
2:59am PDT |
U.S. sees need for "tangible action" on Iran: Israel
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - The United States and Israel agree on
the need for "tangible action" to prevent Iran from developing
nuclear weapons, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's spokesman
said after a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush. |
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Cnn.com |
2:54am PDT |
U.S. called drag on world economy |
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Yahoo News |
2:49am PDT |
China puts quake toll at over 21,500
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - The death toll from China's worst
earthquake in decades stood at over 21,500 on Friday, Sichuan
Vice-Governor Li Chengyun said. |
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BBC News |
2:46am PDT |
Fewer people facing bankruptcy |
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Summary: The number of people facing bankruptcy in England and Wales falls compared with a year ago. |
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BBC News |
2:41am PDT |
Mitchell loses Jodi murder appeal |
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Summary: Luke Mitchell loses his appeal against his conviction for murdering teenager Jodi Jones. |
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2:39am PDT |
Commons loses MPs' expenses fight |
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Summary: The Commons loses its High Court battle over a watchdog's decision to force disclosure of MPs' expenses. |
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Yahoo News |
2:35am PDT |
Bin Laden: Palestinian cause fuels holy war
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Al-Qaida will continue its holy war against Israel and its allies until it liberates Palestine, Osama bin Laden said in a new message Friday. |
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Yahoo News |
2:16am PDT |
Florida, Michigan cannot save Clinton
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Sorry, Sen. Clinton. Michigan and Florida can't save your campaign. |
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Yahoo News |
2:12am PDT |
Marine sentenced for sex abuse of Japan teen
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - A U.S. court martial sentenced a Marine
to four years in prison on Friday for sexual abuse of a
14-year-old girl on the southern island of Okinawa, in a case
that has sparked widespread public anger. |
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BBC News |
2:07am PDT |
Bamber told he will die in prison |
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Summary: A man convicted of killing five members of his family is told by a judge he must remain in prison for the rest of his life. |
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BBC News |
2:06am PDT |
Children killed in Nigeria blast |
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Summary: At least 100 people are killed in an oil pipeline explosion by a school in Nigeria's city of Lagos, the Red Cross says. |
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Cnn.com |
2:04am PDT |
Fear keeps Kenyans from returning home |
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Summary: The thought of going home terrifies Sarafina Nyambura.
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BBC News |
2:02am PDT |
British Airways profits soar 45% |
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Summary: British Airways reports a sharp jump in annual profits to £883m but its boss says he will not accept a bonus. |
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Yahoo News |
1:50am PDT |
Bin Laden vows to fight Israel on 60th anniversary
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Osama bin Laden vowed in an audio tape
marking Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations to continue the
fight against the Jewish state and its allies and not give up
an inch of Palestinian land. |
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BBC News |
1:45am PDT |
Pc describes attack by football mob |
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Summary: A police officer says he was lucky to escape serious injury after being set upon by a mob of Rangers fans in Manchester. |
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BBC News |
1:35am PDT |
Maps chart noise in urban areas |
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Summary: Interactive maps showing noise levels across parts of England are published on a government website. |
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BBC News |
1:35am PDT |
Maps show noise in UK urban areas |
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Summary: Interactive maps showing noise levels across parts of the UK are being published on a government website. |
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Yahoo News |
1:24am PDT |
Gay marriage opponents vow to fight Calif. ruling
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Even as same-sex couples across California begin making plans to tie the knot, opponents are redoubling their efforts to make sure wedding bells never ring for gay couples in the nation's most populous state. |
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BBC News |
1:24am PDT |
Al Green to scoop lifetime gong |
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Summary: US soul singer Al Green will be honoured with a lifetime achievement prize at the BET awards in June. |
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Yahoo News |
1:22am PDT |
Suspected suicide blast kills 9 in Sri Lanka
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Nine people, including seven policemen,
were killed when a suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber on a
motorbike rammed a bus in the Sri Lankan capital on Friday, the
military and hospital authorities said. |
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BBC News |
1:21am PDT |
Portsmouth and Cardiff chase victory |
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Summary: Team news and big match stats ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final. |
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BBC News |
1:21am PDT |
Pompey & Cardiff chasing history |
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Summary: Team news and big match stats ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final. |
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BBC News |
1:17am PDT |
Suicide bomb in Sri Lanka capital |
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Summary: At least nine people are killed in a suicide attack in the heart of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, the army says. |
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BBC News |
1:08am PDT |
Police defend race-fixing inquiry |
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Summary: The City of London Police defends the race-fixing inquiry which ended with the collapse of a £10m trial but said procedures could be tightened. |
