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World leaders and their issues before G-20 summit

A look at selected countries and their leaders: UNITED STATES President Barack Obama has endured a rough two months, struggling to come to grips …
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French strike over plans to raise retirement age

Paris commuters crammed into overcrowded buses and subway trains where many drivers were on strike. Disruptions and some cancellations are expected …
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New iPhone in short supply at Japan launch

At the Apple store in the swanky Ginza shopping district, several hundred lined the street in the early afternoon heat, as staff handed out bottled …
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Japanese take least vacation days, French the most

A poll of 9,000 adults in 13 countries by Harris Interactive for online travel company Expedia found Japanese workers not only got the least …
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Factbox: What are the issues between India and Pakistan?

Here are some of the main problems between the neighbours. SECURITY For India, security is the top issue. It has refused to resume a series of talks …
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Can writing help calm irritable bowel syndrome?

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine enrolled 103 people in a pilot study to see if so-called "expressive writing" could help …
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Sleep-deprived Apple fans brave rain for iPhone 4

Sales of the iPhone 4, which boasts a higher-quality screen and longer battery life than the previous model, have blown past expectations, overloading …
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Tussle over forests shows India’s growth dilemma

Jairam Ramesh wants to protect and expand India’s remaining forest land as part of a strategy to fight climate change, but that could mean giving up …
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Malaysian charged with smuggling heroin in her bra

Prosecutor Raya Hazeelia Mohammad says Harini Che Soh was charged in a court in eastern Terengganu state Wednesday. No plea was recorded. Raya …
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Venezuela to nationalize U.S. firm’s oil rigs

Chavez has nationalized billions of dollars in oil projects and equipment in the last three years as part of his drive to increase state control of …
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British Petroleum reinstalls cap on Gulf of Mexico oil leak

As the high-stakes dramas unfolded, the political risks from the disaster were underscored by a new poll that showed President Barack Obama’s job …
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Record longest tennis match suspended for darkness

The first-round match between 23rd-seeded John Isner of the United States and qualifier Nicolas Mahut of France was halted at dusk Wednesday. It …
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Tribes slam Peru’s Garcia as he rejects rights law

Congress had passed the law to try to calm tensions that have lingered since more than 30 people died last year in a clash between police and Amazon …
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Ireland invites Britain Queen to first of kind visit

The island of Ireland, previously ruled by Britain, was split in the 1920s into a Free State comprising 26 counties while 6 counties remained part …
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Magnitude-5.5 earthquake reported in Canada

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The midday quake was felt in Canada and in a number of U.S. states, including Michigan, Vermont …
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White Apple iPhones 4 sold out on eve of launch

Apple said on Wednesday that supplies of its more popular black model remain ample. The company moved 600,000 units of the slimmer and …
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Spy chief: Foreigners influencing Canada politics

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) also said some countries, including China and countries in the Middle East, were playing a …
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Update: Quake rattles Ottawa, other Canada cities

There were reports of minor damage, and witnesses said the quake was felt in Montreal as well as in Toronto, where Canada’s largest city is …
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