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Iraq PM calls on Saddam officers to return to arm
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Shi'ite prime minister called on Saturday for the return of all officers of Saddam Hussein's disbanded army in a political overture to disaffected Sunni Arabs aimed at reducing sectarian violence. | 10Top News
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US citizen may be among Nigeria hostages: embassy
(Reuters)
Reuters - The United States embassy in Nigeria said
on Tuesday that it had received reports that an American
citizen was among oil workers kidnapped in the southern oil
city of Port Harcourt. | 13World
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Chemical Industry Group Refutes Greenpeace on iPhone
The Bromine Science and Environmental Forum says the environmental group unfairly denounced the iPhone's green credentials. | 6Sci/Tech
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Beatles producer Martin mixes it up for "Love"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Legendary Beatles producer Sir George
Martin knew he was walking on hallowed ground when he decided
to take some of the Fab Four's greatest hits apart and throw
them back together for the first Beatles-approved live stage
show. | 1Entertainment
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U.S. interceptor missile hits target
(AP)
AP - An interceptor missile destroyed a mock warhead over the Pacific Ocean on Friday in a key test of the nation's missile defense system, officials said. | 12U.S.
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'All-Out War'
On Foxnews: U.S. & World | 10Top News
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UK's Charles and Camilla to Marry on April 8
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Charles and his long-time lover Camilla Parker Bowles will marry on April 8 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, his office said on Thursday. | 1Entertainment
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Palestinian killed in Israeli airstrike
GAZA CITY: A Palestinian militant was killed and six other people were injured in an Israeli helicopter strike on a car in Gaza City on Sunday evening, Palestinian medics said. | 13World
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WHO Studies Ways to Cope with Possible Influenza Pandemic
About 60 experts meeting at the Geneva-based World Health Organization have agreed on a strategy to try to prevent and contain a global influenza outbreak that they say could kill millions of people. | 3Health
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Spy Imagery Agency Watching Inside U.S. (AP)
AP - In the name of homeland security, America's spy imagery agency is keeping a close eye, close to home. It's watching America. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, about 100 employees of a little-known branch of the Defense Department called the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — and some of the country's most sophisticated aerial imaging equipment — have focused on observing what's going on in the United States. | 6Sci/Tech
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Lebanese official says 600 civilians dead
(AP)
AP - Up to 600 civilians are believed to have been killed in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, including as many as 200 buried in the rubble of destroyed buildings, the health minister said Thursday. | 13World
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Prodi: "Niente fase due, proseguire cammino"
Prodi: "Niente fase due, proseguire cammino"
(14:44 14/12/2006) | 4Italia
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Eastman rebuffs Sendra jibe
European middleweight champion Howard Eastman has stepped up his war of words ahead of his fight with Spain's Jorge Sendra on 24 September. | 8Sports
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Mel Gibson gets restraining order against fan
Mel Gibson obtained a temporary restraining order against a man who allegedly showed up at his estate and the chapel he attends, demanding they pray together. | 11Top Stories
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Spectrum-FDA OKs Generic Version of Cipro (Reuters)
Reuters - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals said
on Friday U.S. regulators have approved its generic version of
Bayer's Cipro antibiotic, triggering a $750,000
equity investment by one of its partners. | 0Business
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No U-turn on capital gains reform
The government will not back down on controversial changes to capital gains tax when it unveils its plans. | 2Europe
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Clinton touts Kerry as candidate of hope
With just over a week left in the US presidential race, the Democrats brought out some star power Monday, as former president Bill Clinton praised Sen. John Kerry as a fighter with a better plan for the United States. | 1Entertainment
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California fires rage on but some progress seen
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Firefighters made headway against 18 wildfires blazing across Southern California on Wednesday as hot winds abated for the first time in four days, but they were still battling to save entire neighborhoods from hopscotching flames. | 10Top News
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Protesters defy Labour security
Protesters disrupt Tony Blair's conference speech despite a security operation aimed at stopping terrorism. | 10Top News
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What does the Earthlink shake-up mean for the future of city Wi-Fi?
Featured links from the CNET Blog Network
What does the Earthlink shake-up mean for the future of city Wi-Fi? --With Earthlink being one of the business leaders in providing city Wi-Fi solutions, it remains unclear what the future of Earthlink's projects will be and what effect this news will have on the future of other city-wide Wi-Fi initiatives.
The value of things: A great hi-fi vs. a $23,000 Yves Saint Laurent sweater --Luxury markets are booming and the Audiophiliac wonders why the high-end audio industry isn't getting its fair share of the glory.
Top six sexiest cycles --Inhabitat shows us the summer top six sexiest cycles | 6Sci/Tech
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Trade Deficit Up Significantly
WASHINGTON -- America's trade deficit rose to its second highest level of the year, reflecting higher prices for foreign oil and a continued appetite for Chinese goods despite this year's recalls of tainted products. | 0Business
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Japan Economy Up 0.1 Pct. in New Quarter (AP)
AP - Japan's economy expanded a weaker-than-expected 0.1 percent in the July-September quarter, as exports that had driven growth in past quarters barely rose, the government said Friday. | 13World
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Global Consumption of Biocides in Polymer Emulsions Reached $ 52 Million
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51458) has announced the addition of Biocides in Polymer Emulsions Global Report - 2007 to their offering. This report provides in depth information on the market for biocide products within Polymer Emulsions. | 6Sci/Tech
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Militant Islamic cleric goes on trial in Indonesia for Bali <b>...</b>
An Indonesian Muslim cleric, accused of heading the al-Qaida-linked terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah, went on trial Thursday charged in the 2002 Bali bombings and last year's attack on the JW Marriott Hotel. | 11Top Stories
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Three remanded over murder
A man and two teenagers are remanded in custody accused of the murder of a 23-year-old man with learning difficulties. | 2Europe
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Indonesia: esplosione Giakarta, almeno 6 morti
SIDNEY - L'esplosione all'ambasciata australiana di Giakarta ha fatto almeno sei morti. Lo ha detto il primo ministro australiano John Howard. Tutti gli indizi lasciano supporre che la deflagrazione sia stata provocata da un'autobomba. | 4Italia
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US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib Prison
A US Army soldier pleaded guilty to five charges of abusing Iraqis held at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison in a case that sparked international outrage, Army Lieutenant Colonel Steven Boylan | 11Top Stories
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Health Care Premiums Jump 11.2 Percent
NEW YORK - Health care costs continued to surge this year as family premiums in employer-sponsored plans jumped 11.2 percent, the fourth year of double-digit growth, according to a new study. The cumulative effect of rising health care costs is taking a toll on workers: There are at least 5 million fewer jobs providing health insurance in 2004 than there were in 2001, according to the survey of 3,017 companies by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust... | 13World
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Ship invades space again to claim $10 million
Aviation legend Burt Rutan won the $10 million Ansari X Prize on Monday with another flight to space for his SpaceShipOne, capping an eight-year quest in the St. | 6Sci/Tech
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On Tape, Abducted Reporter Says He's OK
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. journalist abducted by militants in Iraq and threatened with death said in a video aired Friday that his captors were treating him well, while an Italian journalist also was reported missing in the war-torn country... | 13World
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French leader touts cooperation French Leader Emphasizes <b>...</b>
French President Jacques Chirac toned down his criticism of Britain's role in the Iraq war as he arrived yesterday on a two-day visit celebrating the Entente | 11Top Stories
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Border Fence Must Skirt Objections From Arizona Tribe
If the Senate votes to build a double-layered 700-mile-long fence on the Mexican border, it may have a 75 mile gap because of opposition from the Indian tribe. | 13World
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Ahern & Blair to detail peace deal progress
The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, and the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, are expected in Belfast this afternoon where they will give a detailed account of their efforts to restore devolved government at ... | 2Europe
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Councils earn glowing reports
Society: Council services have improved considerably in two years, spending watchdog claims. | 10Top News
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Serbia Seeks to Annul Kosovo PM Election
BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro - Serbia on Saturday demanded the UN administrator of Kosovo annul the election of the province's new prime minister, a former rebel leader accused by Serbs of war crimes. | 13World
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Climate concert moves to Japan
CHIBA, Japan (Reuters) - Thousands of Japanese rocked to the rhythm of a virtual techno beat act on Saturday in the second of nine concerts worldwide aimed at persuading the globe to go green. | 1Entertainment
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NY Considers Crosswalk iPod Ban
If you're going to be in New York soon, you may want to think twice about crossing the street wearing an iPod. That's because legislation is being introduced that would make being distracted by an electronic device while crossing the street illegal. | 7Software and Developement
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Google: Microsoft-Viacom deal helps our DoubleClick defense
Search giant argues Viacom's agreement to shift its ads from DoubleClick to Redmond's ad platform shows online ad competition concerns are unfounded. Microsoft, naturally, disagrees. | 6Sci/Tech
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The naysayers come to New York
The Democrats have come to town to prick rhetorical balloons at the Republican National Convention. The party set up its counter-convention headquarters, also known as a rapid-response operation or war room | 11Top Stories
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Unit Refused Iraq Mission, Military Says
WASHINGTON - The Army is investigating up to 19 members of a supply platoon in Iraq who refused to go on a convoy mission, the military said Friday. Relatives of the soldiers said the troops considered the mission too dangerous, in part because their vehicles were in such poor shape... | 13World
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ABC Releases Hoy Audit for 12 Months Ending September 2003
CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a report released today, the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) confirmed that Hoy New York's circulation for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2003 was | 0Business
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Dixon wins Baltimore mayoral primary
(AP)
AP - Sheila Dixon, the first black woman to serve as mayor of Baltimore, all but guaranteed herself an extended stay in office with a resounding victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary. | 12U.S.
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Bush Nominates His Top Counsel for Justice Post
President Bush said that Alberto R.Gonzales had been "a calm and steady voice at times of crisis" as his White House counsel. | 13World
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Armor firm awaits orders
Officials at O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, the Fairfield-based company that armors Humvees for soldiers in Iraq, says it is willing and able to boost production. | 1Entertainment
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S.Anna Pisa e Indian Institute Tech
Siglato durante visita del presidente Ciampi in Cina | 4Italia
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Petrolio: sale a 65,64 dollari
A New York guadagna lo 0,4% | 4Italia
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U.S. Attacks Kill 65 Suspected Taliban
Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces were attacked by insurgents during a combat patrol in southern Afghanistan and called in airstrikes, killing more than 65 suspected militants, the coalition said. | 10Top News
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Gonzaga Coach Leaving
Gonzaga's Don Smith, one of the area's most successful area soccer coaches over the past two decades, will retire at the end of the season. | 8Sports
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Devils Keep Lineup; Rangers and Isles Don’t
While the Devils have the kind of stability that the other N.H.L. teams are pursuing, the Rangers took a huge step forward last season by making the playoffs for the first time since 1997. | 8Sports
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Will D.C. Finally Get a Vote?
Despite President Bush's threatened veto, the nation's capital may get its long sought congressional voting power | 10Top News
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Two NCSSM Students Win National Team Science Competition
DURHAM, NC -- Two students from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will split $100,000 in scholarship money. The award is a prize for their cancer research. | 6Sci/Tech
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Single parents 'must find work'
Single parents should be expected to find work once their child turns 11, a welfare reform report will say. | 2Europe
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Bob Marley Tribute Could Be Annual Event in Africa (Reuters)
Reuters - A reggae concert in honor
of musical legend Bob Marley, which drew an audience of more
than 200,000 Ethiopians to Addis Ababa, could become an annual
fixture across Africa, its organizers said Monday. | 1Entertainment
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U.S. may get World Cup in 2018
(AP)
AP - FIFA may assign the 2018 World Cup to its North and Central American and Caribbean region, putting the United States in prime position to host soccer's showcase for the second time in 24 years. | 8Sports
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Beaked whales focus of Navy sonar study
(AP)
AP - Robin Baird's research team members stare at the horizon for hours, searching for rarely seen beaked whales. | 12U.S.
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Manny wakes and says 'papa' . . . in Italian
There was relief in the eyes of Manuel Musu yesterday after his five-year-old daughter Manny opened her eyes and said, "Papa". | 13World
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Al Fayed wins battle in Princess Di case
(AP)
AP - LONDON (AP) — Mohamed al Fayed won a court battle Friday to have a jury take part in the British inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and his son, Dodi Fayed. | 1Entertainment
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Minister condemns Suu Kyi detention
Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern has condemned a decision by Burma's military government to extend the house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. | 13World
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Spain tries Argentine ex-officer
An ex-naval officer from Argentina accused of killing political prisoners during the country's "Dirty War" is going on trial in Spain on Friday. | 2Europe
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World leaders gather to face uncertainty
World leaders are arriving in the Swiss resort of Davos for this year's World Economic Forum, with Iraq and transatlantic relations top of the agenda. | 0Business
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Indesit: Goldman Sachs sale a 2,05%
La banca ha 2,3 milioni di azioni | 4Italia
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Is a Sirius, XM Merger in the Works? (Reuters)
Reuters - Executives of satellite radio rivals
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio
Holdings Inc. have been meeting lately to discuss the
possibility of a merger, the New York Post reported on
Wednesday, citing several sources close to the matter. | 1Entertainment
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Verona, 20:03 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; REJA: ORA NON FACCIAMO CALCOLI
Vince a Verona e vola a +11 sulla quarta, il Napoli. Ma Edy Reja ne ha viste troppe e resta con i pi... | 4Italia
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To other economic warnings, add inflation
If prices keep rising, it could sour consumers and make the recession fight more difficult. | 12U.S.
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Judge to Connery, neighbors: Stop suing
(AP)
AP - A judge has an idea for the next installment in a series of lawsuits between Sean Connery and his Manhattan neighbors: Live and let live. | 1Entertainment
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Stick of dynamite found in checked luggage
(AP)
AP - A stick of dynamite was found in a college student's checked luggage on a Continental Airlines flight from Argentina, one of seven security incidents Friday that caused U.S. flights to be diverted, evacuated, searched or delayed. | 12U.S.
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Bush orders US security changes
President George W. Bush issued Executive Orders and directives Friday to improve government counter-terrorism capabilities, the White House said. | 1Entertainment
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Barton Fined Six Weeks Wages
Manchester City have fined midfielder Joey Barton six weeks wages following an incident at the clubs christmas party. The 22-year-old poked a cigar in the eye of team-mate Jamie Tandy after he apparently tried to set his shirt on fire. | 1Entertainment
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Manufacturing sector growth weak in June
(AP)
AP - The nation's manufacturing sector expanded at a slower rate than expected in June and construction spending plunged in May, reinforcing the belief of some analysts that increasing sluggishness in the economy will prompt the Federal Reserve to pause at last in its credit-tightening regime. | 0Business
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Memoria: Fini, combattere l'odio
Il ministro degli Esteri, sconfiggere ignoranza e ignavia | 4Italia
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Call for UN chiefâs head over Iraqi oil-for-food scandal
A UNITED STATES senator leading a congressional investigation into the Iraqi âoil-for-foodâ scandal called for Kofi Annan to resign as United Nations Secretary-General yesterday. | 11Top Stories
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Sanction Talks Underway if Iran Balks
Key nations trying to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are hoping Tehran will agree quickly to suspend uranium enrichment and return to negotiations, but they are planning for sanctions if it does not, diplomats ... Comment | 2Europe
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My Chemical Romance to release new punk album
Members of the rock group My Chemical Romance say they are working on a new "punk" album in the studio. | 1Entertainment
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HIV rate for gay men rises, CDC says
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says new HIV and AIDS diagnoses rose 11 percent among homosexual and bisexual men from 2000 to 2003, increasing | 3Health
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Manifesto - Halo Of Shadows
Manifesto by Halo Of Shadows | 5Music Feeds
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Impact of yuan flexibility to be felt in time: Zhou
(Reuters)
Reuters - China's central bank governor,
acknowledging the challenge posed by China's trade surplus, on
Tuesday described currency reforms to date as important and
said their impact would be felt over time. | 0Business
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Warner Music plans EMI cash takeover
(AFP)
AFP - Warner Music Group said on Wednesday that any possible takeover offer for EMI, the struggling British music company, would be in cash and not shares. | 2Europe
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Health minister faces two Indias, obese and hungry
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India plans to introduce yoga in schools to fight rising obesity among middle-class youngsters, even as the country continues to battle widespread malnutrition and "shameful" infant and maternal mortality. | 3Health
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly (Reuters)
Reuters - The number of Americans applying for
first-time jobless aid unexpectedly fell by 5,000 last week,
according to a government report released on Thursday that
bolstered hopes for faster job growth in 2005. | 0Business
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Bush surges ahead in polls
NEW YORK: George W. Bush has received a significant lift from last week's Republican convention and would win the US election if it were held today, according to a Newsweek magazine poll released yesterday. | 1Entertainment
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"Game" over for another Carrey movie
(Reuters)
Reuters - The much-ballyhooed
movie reunion of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz has turned out to
be short-lived. | 1Entertainment
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Bush to Highlight Tort Reform in Ill. (AP)
AP - A little county with a reputation for big lawsuits — some call it a "judicial hellhole" — is getting a visit from a man who wants to make it much tougher to sue somebody. | 13World
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NTT sniffs out sales through aroma-advertising
If the poster of a frosty glass of beer or the food in the window isn't enough to tempt you into the Kirin City beer hall near Tokyo station, NTT Communications is hoping a computer-controlled aroma of oranges or lemons will do the trick. | 0Business
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Report: Israel wants to fly over Iraq
(AP)
AP - Israel opened negotiations to fly through U.S. controlled airspace in Iraq to carry out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a British newspaper reported Saturday. Israel's deputy defense minister denied the claim. | 2Europe
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Who's Benefiting from the Medicare Drug Plan?
Most beneficiaries are satisfied, according to a new report. But Democrats point to another one showing soaring drug-company profits | 12U.S.
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Lega: elezioni, fumata nera nella prima votazione
Fumata nera nella prima votazione per lâelezione dei presidente della Lega Calcio. Adriano Galliani, presidente uscente, ha ottenuto soltanto 21 voti (il quorum Ú di 28). Dodici le schede bianche e cinque le nulle. | 4Italia
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Human Remains Used in Artificial Reefs (AP)
AP - As if shooting a loved one's ashes into space or pressing them into artificial diamonds were not sufficiently offbeat, relatives of the deceased now can have their ashes mixed into concrete to help form ocean habitats. | 6Sci/Tech
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PeopleSoft rolls with the punches
Little more than a week after projecting an image of confidence to customers, PeopleSoft Corp.âs chief executive officer Craig Conway is out of a job. | 11Top Stories
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Rocket Launches New GPS Satellite from Florida
A Boeing Co. Delta 2 rocket successfully launched a new US Air Force Global Positioning Satellite into orbit from Florida Saturday. | 6Sci/Tech
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Kerry appeals for end to election advertising war (AFP)
AFP - Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry appealed for an end to the TV advertising war that has marked his election battle against President George W. Bush. | 12U.S.
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Sudan: Human Rights Accountability Must Be Part of North-South <b>...</b>
In 2003, as hopes were rising that the government of Sudan would agree to an internationally-brokered settlement of the 21-year civil war in the South, the same government unleashed a brutal counterinsurgency campaign in the Darfur region of western Sudan | 1Entertainment
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Military officers now targets on Hill
(AP)
AP - A Democratic challenge to Gen. Peter Pace indicates that uniformed officers no longer are exempt from the partisan fire on Capitol Hill once reserved for civilian policymakers. | 13World
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Bush, Kerry Deadlocked Again In Florida
(CPOD) Oct. 24, 2004 - The state of Florida has no clear frontrunner in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by Schroth & Associates and the polling company published in the Miami Herald and the St. | 1Entertainment
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Saudis start Ramadan on Saturday, Egyptians on Sunday
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday along with most fellow Gulf Arab states, state media reported on Friday. | 13World
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Crippled Canadian submarine was sea-worthy: skipper (AFP)
AFP - The captain of the crippled Canadian submarine Chicoutimi, back in a Scottish port after a fatal onboard fire, said the boat was ready to go to sea when it left harbour eight days ago. | 13World
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Fleet's turn
Back in the days when Fleet Financial was riding high, rolling up the New England banking industry, Michael Zucchini was the man CEO Terry Murray turned to right after he was done with his latest press conference regarding his latest acquisition. | 0Business
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OFFICIALS from the United States department of homeland security said ...
OFFICIALS from the United States department of homeland security said yesterday that the former pop star Cat Stevens was escorted off a transatlantic flight and denied entry to the US because of fears that he ... | 2Europe
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Bush: fiducia nell'economia Usa
Ci sono incertezze, ma nostra economia flessibile e elastica | 4Italia
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Plagi doc, finiranno mai? Avril suona come i Rubinoos
Tra i casi più recenti, c'è il singolo della giovane Lavigne, Girlfriend , che ha parecchio in comune con una hit del '79. Dov'è finita l'originalità? | 4Italia
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Rousing "Can-Can" puts the kick back in vintage show
(Reuters)
Reuters - Leave it to Cole Porter
to rhyme "derriere" with "prayer," a feat he nimbly
accomplishes in the opening number of "Can-Can." | 1Entertainment
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