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Poland’s Kaczynski stirs pride, anxiety before poll

His liberal critics at home and abroad, however, flinch at the memory of the sometimes prickly nationalism that defined his spell as prime minister …
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Canada requests delay in Congo debt relief

A World Bank spokeswoman confirmed the delay, which comes on the eve of Congo’s 50th independence jubilee. Congolese President Joseph Kabila had …
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Japan urges more dads to swap desks for diapers

"It really is as if we are putting a minus against our names, causing problems for our colleagues by not being around to pull our weight," said …
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Alex reaches hurricane strength in Gulf of Mexico

The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season was advancing slowly over southern Gulf waters toward northern Mexico where it was expected …
Reuters

Factbox: Major issues, disputes in U.S.-Russia ties

Following are the main areas of progress, notably in arms control, and the major disputes, including Russian recognition of two breakaway Georgian …
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Superstitious Maradona has to do without routine

The Argentine coach is highly superstitious — and has just found out that one of his routines before a match is no longer possible in South …
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Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites

But when kids hit their 20s and beyond, wondering if they are mom’s favorite still has repercussions that could lead to a visit to a therapist’s …
Reuters

Expert sees big mental health effects from British Petroleum spill

University of South Alabama researcher Steve Picou said the effects of the spill will far overshadow the negative effects experienced by 30,000 …
Reuters

White House: Spy scandal won’t affect U.S.-Russia relations

"I think we have made a new start to working together on things like in the United Nations dealing with North Korea and Iran," White House spokesman …
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Impact of spill on Gulf tourism could last years

"We have a real crisis going on, but you also have a perceptual crisis going on," said Roger Dow, president of the U.S. Travel Association. "The …
Reuters

Accused New York airport bomb plotter pleads guilty

Abdel Nur, 60, was arrested in 2007 along with three other men and charged with conspiracy to blow up buildings, fuel tanks and pipelines at John F. …
Reuters

Fifty years on, Congo still battered by violence

Congo’s government is marking the 50th anniversary on Wednesday with pomp and circumstance, and the invited guests include Belgian King Albert II and …
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Cambodian prime minister and 3 ministers treated for swine flu

Hun Sen, 59, required "urgent treatment" after Friday’s weekly Cabinet meeting, the Public Health Ministry said in a brief statement released late …
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Americans getting fatter, especially in the South

Obesity rates fell only in the District of Columbia, and the groups warned that dealing with the epidemic should be a vital part of reforming …
Reuters

Leading figure in Swiss Jewish community dies

The Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG), which Donath led from 2000 to 2008, said he collapsed and died later in hospital Monday night. The …
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Storm Alex nears hurricane strength in Gulf of Mexico

Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, was forecast to move slowly away from the Yucatan Peninsula over southern Gulf waters …
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South African employers more lenient during World Cup

In South Africa, many employers have been rather lenient, allowing their workers to watch and attend football matches in the first World Cup to be …
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Demjanjuk trial in Munich postponed due to health

Tuesday’s court session was canceled after Demjanjuk, a former Ohio autoworker deported from the U.S. to Germany in May 2009 to stand trial, was …
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