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Quake of 7.4 hits New Zealand near Christchurch

The quake, which had a depth of 33 kms (20.5 miles), struck around 4.35 a.m. local time (1635 GMT Friday) and was felt throughout much of the South …
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Pakistani Taliban threaten attacks in U.S., Europe

The warning came after a renewal of militant violence in Pakistan this week that is piling pressure on a U.S.-backed government overwhelmed by the …
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UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai airport

The plane went down near a busy highway intersection about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Dubai’s international airport, but the state news …
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Media: Plane crashes on Dubai highway, causes fires

Ambulances were rushing to the location of the crash, near Dubai airport, the station added. Airport officials said they could not immediately …
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Afghan candidate wounded in grenade attack

Abdul Rahman was wounded when the grenade exploded outside his office in the southern city of Ghazni, NATO and the deputy provincial police chief, …
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Dubai police: US, Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe

"The Unites States is the primary beneficiary of having no controls over the BlackBerry, as it has an interest to spy on the UAE," Dhahi Khalfan …
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Experts see trouble ahead for developed world

The doomsayers were led by New York University economist Nouriel Roubini, who warned in booming tones that "there is a significant risk of a …
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Indonesian volcano spews new burst of ash

The tremor from the eruption — the strongest so far — could be felt five miles (eight kilometers) away. "This was a big one!" said 37-year-old Anto …
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Pakistan Taliban take responsibility for bombings

Wednesday’s blasts in the eastern city of Lahore in which 33 people were killed was the first major militant attack since floods waters tore through …
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China orders action to cool food prices

Mayors were told to make sure local markets have a week’s supply of vegetables, said a Cabinet announcement on Friday. It said state banks were told …
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Mozambique riots spotlight world food price spike

A spike in food prices has triggered deadly riots in Mozambique this week, and experts worry other countries that saw such unrest during the last …
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Judge: Paris Hilton may owe $160,000 over movie deal

U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno in Miami ruled Thursday that the 29-year-old celebrity socialite didn’t live up to her contract when refusing …
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Some hunker down, some flee as Earl approaches U.S. (PHOTOS)

Forecasters were trying to pinpoint how close the strongest winds and heaviest surge would get to North Carolina’s fragile chain of barrier islands, …
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FIFA publishes official analysis of 2010 World Cup

The report also criticized goalkeepers for making "inexplicable errors" — possibly because of the Jabulani ball — but glossed over the refereeing …
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Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy (PHOTOS)

The device offers users "a new galaxy of possibilities" with features such as mobile video conferencing and a video chat function, Samsung Europe …
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Scotland announces minimum price for alcohol

The minority Scottish National Party administration announced last year that it intended to bring in a minimum price to curb alcohol consumption, …
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UEFA: Coaches support five-refs experiment

However, they are less enthusiastic about changing the away goals rule used in European club competition, even though some feel it encourages teams …
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Klose aims for fourth World Cup in 2014 aged 36

Klose, whose four goals at the World Cup in South Africa in June and July put him second behind Ronaldo in the all-time tournament top scorers’ list …
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