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Analysts: British Petroluem sees oil spill claims below $20 billion

"He added that given current estimates of claims the $20 billion Independent Claim Fund (ICF) that BP established probably exceeds calls," …
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Brazil’s Rousseff takes heat in televised debate

With only three weeks to election day, Dilma Rousseff of the ruling Workers’ Party holds a 23-point lead over Serra in the latest poll and is on track …
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Coast to coast, tea partiers promote their cause

"We are your everyday, average, churchgoing families, we represent the majority of people in this nation, and we’re ready to take back our …
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Watchdog: 52 journalists killed through August

Mexico led the so-called Death Watch with 10 fatalities through the end of August, followed by Honduras with nine and Pakistan with six, the …
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Iranian prosecutor ready to release American woman

Her two companions, however, could be on their way to spy trials. Sarah Shourd could be released in the "next two or three days" — or even sooner — …
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Update: Japan frees 14 crew members of Chinese ship

After authorities had questioned them, the 14 men left on a Chinese chartered plane that was sent to pick them up from where they were on a nearby …
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Cambodia garment workers strike, seek higher wages

Moeun Tola and thousands of Cambodian garment workers began a five-day walkout on Monday to demand better wages and benefits, a sign recent labour …
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Asian shares gain on economic optimism

Sentiment was bolstered by the China figures which suggested the world’s No. 2 economy isn’t slowing as abruptly as feared. Exporters in many …
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Japan leadership duel nears vote amid China spat

Prime Minister Naoto Kan appears to have a slight edge over party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa ahead of the internal Democratic Party election. The vote comes …
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Hurricane Igor leaps to Category four status over Atlantic

Igor, capable of causing catastrophic damage, posed no imminent threat to land or energy interests. But the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Igor …
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Mexican marines arrest presumed drug kingpin

The alleged capo known as "El Grande" did not put up any resistance when he was arrested along with two accomplices as they left a residence in Puebla …
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Tropical Storm Julia forms with winds of 40 mph

Meanwhile, Hurricane Igor continued to strengthen far from land. Officials have issued a tropical storm warning for parts of the Cape Verde Islands on …
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Japan frees 14 crew members of Chinese ship

The Japanese coast guard said Monday that authorities finished questioning the 14 men over the collision last week near the disputed islands in the …
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Indian police accuse Kashmiri leader of treason

Separately, about 300 protesters stoned the home of state Education Minister Peerzada Mohammed Sayeed, who escaped injury, a police officer said. …
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French filmmaker Claude Chabrol dies at 80

Christophe Girard, who is responsible for cultural matters at Paris City Hall, announced the death on his blog. Other City Hall officials confirmed …
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The Voice of Russia: 20 years of German reunification. Pros and cons

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Turkey holds referendum on constitutional changes

A late opinion poll showed a clear majority of Turks backing the package, which includes changes to the judiciary. Other polls have shown the result …
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Relative: Spat began U.S. rampage that killed 6

Trooper Jody Sims of the Kentucky State Police said 47-year-old Stanley Neace killed the five people in two mobile homes in rural eastern Kentucky …
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