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Twenty-five troops hurt as Afghan search continues
KABUL (AFP) - A search for two US soldiers missing in northwest Afghanistan continued after 25 soldiers were wounded in what one Western official said may have been a friendly-fire incident during the hunt.
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Lebanon's Hariri set to announce unity government
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri will announce a new national unity government in the next two days after clinching a deal with the opposition on its make-up, politicians from both sides said on Saturday.
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Russian military plane crashes in Pacific, 11 missing
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian military plane with 11 people on board crashed in the Pacific Ocean during a training flight late on Friday, the Defence Ministry said.
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Ida returns to tropical storm strength
Ida has become a tropical storm again with top winds of 72km/h as it swirls in the Caribbean on a track that could bring it to the US Gulf Coast next week.
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GM in talks to bring Chinese cars to India: report
NEW DELHI (AFP) - US auto giant General Motors is in advanced talks with its Chinese partners on a proposal to bring their vehicles to India, according to the Press Trust of India.
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Madagascar leaders sign power-sharing agreement
ADDIS ABABA (AFP) - Madagascar's top four political figures -- including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana -- on Saturday signed an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year.
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China not courting Africa only for energy: Wen
BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao denied that Beijing was developing ties in Africa purely to satisfy its need for energy, as he headed for talks with the continent's leaders, according to state media.
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Mickelson leads Woods by two in China PGA
SHANGHAI (AFP) - Phil Mickelson birdied the last hole on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions, setting up an enticing finale in the World Golf Championship event.
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Iran says over 100 people detained at anti-U.S. rally
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian police detained more than 100 people for "disturbing public order" during a rally this week to mark the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. embassy, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.
November 7, 2009, 7:48 pm -
G-20 to wrestle over economic imbalances
The world's top financial officials are seeking a blueprint for securing future global growth and break the deadlock over fighting climate change.
November 7, 2009, 6:57 pm -
Afghanistan rejects UN, foreign criticism of Karzai
KABUL (AFP) - Afghanistan rejected criticism of President Hamid Karzai by foreign leaders and the senior UN official in the country, accusing them of disrespecting the country's sovereignty.
November 7, 2009, 6:51 pm -
African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta
ADDIS ABABA (AFP) - The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea's military rulers, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said Saturday.
November 7, 2009, 6:29 pm -
Taliban attack kills 3 Pakistani soldiers: officials
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) - Taliban militants killed three Pakistani soldiers in an assault on a check post in the northwest as the military pressed its ground and air offensive, according to officials.
November 7, 2009, 6:24 pm -
Iran refuses to send enriched uranium abroad: MP
TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran is refusing to send its low-enriched uranium abroad for further processing, the influential head of parliament's national security and foreign policy committee was quoted as saying on Saturday.
November 7, 2009, 6:22 pm -
'US supports Dalai Lama visit to Indian state'
NEW DELHI (AFP) - The United States has given its backing to a visit by the Dalai Lama to a remote Buddhist region in India that is claimed by China, according to reports.
November 7, 2009, 6:13 pm -
Landslide kills 13 in Vietnam
At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in central Vietnam following storms and flooding that have now left almost 130 people dead, officials said.
November 7, 2009, 5:55 pm -
Lebanese opposition agrees to govt line-up: Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AFP) - Lebanon's opposition has agreed to a proposed government line-up, Hezbollah said on Saturday, paving the way to the end of five months of tortuous negotiations following a June general election.
November 7, 2009, 5:44 pm -
Fearnley in PNG to conquer Kokoda Track
Australian wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley arrived in Papua New Guinea with a simple message ahead of his Kokoda Track journey: Nothing worth doing is easy.
November 7, 2009, 5:29 pm -
Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam
HANOI (AFP) - At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in central Vietnam following storms and flooding that have now left almost 130 people dead, according to officials.
November 7, 2009, 5:16 pm -
Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes
TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's constitutional court said it would scrap an "unfair" law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free.
November 7, 2009, 5:09 pm
