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E.U. Report to Place Blame on Both Sides in Georgia War
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An investigation is expected to conclude that Georgia set off the conflict, but to place blame on Russia for creating and exploiting the conditions that led to war.
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28/09/2009 06:18 PM
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Iran Conducts New Tests of Mid-Range Missiles
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It was not the first such test conducted by Iran, but it came at a time of high tension over Tehran?s nuclear program.
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28/09/2009 06:59 PM
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A Holy Month Ends, and Violence Rises Again in Iraq
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Bombings across the country left nearly 20 people dead and wounded dozens more after a lull during the holy month of Ramadan.
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28/09/2009 05:21 PM
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Rising Yen Leads Japan Into a Tricky Balancing Act
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The yen spiked to an eight-month high against the dollar, weighing on the stock market and casting a spotlight on the economic policy decisions facing Tokyo.
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28/09/2009 06:23 PM
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Honduras Shuts Down 2 News Outlets
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Two stations that regularly broadcast calls from the deposed president, Manuel Zelaya, were closed in a crackdown on civil liberties by the de facto government.
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28/09/2009 04:13 PM
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Merger News Sends Wall St. Higher
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Stocks bounded higher on signs that companies once again had enough cash, credit and confidence to undertake big-ticket deals.
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28/09/2009 05:15 PM
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Zimbabwe Court Rules for Activist
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The court said Jestina Mukoko could not be tried for terrorism because she had been tortured by the state.
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28/09/2009 05:57 PM
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Xerox Buys Outsourcing Company for $6.4 Billion
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The acquisition of Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services expands Xerox?s foothold in a growing industry.
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28/09/2009 04:48 PM
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No Detail Overlooked as China Prepares Celebration
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The government, which will observe its 60th anniversary on Thursday in Beijing, has drilled soldiers, banned knife sales and unauthorized spectators, and even grounded tame pigeons.
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28/09/2009 07:03 PM
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The Lede: Filipinos Document Their 'Katrina' Online
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In the aftermath of the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana, the Philippine government blamed victims for not heeding its warnings.
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28/09/2009 06:49 PM
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Foreign Airlines Ahead of U.S. on Cellphone Use
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Unlike on domestic jets, cellphones can be used on more than 15,000 flights a month run by foreign carriers.
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28/09/2009 06:49 PM
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Swiss Move Against Polanski Outrages His Sympathizers
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As European officials and artists lined up to defend Roman Polanski, the filmmaker?s lawyer said he would fight extradition on a 1978 sex conviction.
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28/09/2009 06:02 PM
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