Africa refuses to act on Sudan war crimes warrant
AFP
SIRTE, Libya (AFP) — The African Union refused to act on an international war crimes warrant for Sudan's president, at a summit that also yielded a deal on the powers of a new regional Authority. The refusal to arrest Sudan President Omar al-Beshir …
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US Marine commander out shopping in Afghanistan
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GARMSIR, Afghanistan (AFP) — Brigadier General Larry Nicholson demonstrated the more open approach he wants to see among the new US troops sent to southern Afghanistan by going shopping for melons. Nicholson, commander of the 4000 Marines deployed on …
Insurgents Step Up Attacks on MarinesWashington Post
Gen. Petraeus says Taliban is a resilient enemyThe Associated Press
In Afghanistan operation, Marines return to 'little America'Christian Science Monitor
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UN secretary-general defends his approach to the job
Los Angeles Times
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rejects the notions that the world body has been shunted aside on security matters and that his moral voice has been lacking. By Bruce Wallace Reporting from The United Nations — UN Secretary-General Ban …
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Palin Resigning Governor's Job; Future Unclear
New York Times
Robert DeBerry/The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, via AP Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday. By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JIM RUTENBERG Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska abruptly …
Palin resigns as governor; leaves plans secretThe Associated Press
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Iran Cleric Says British Embassy Staff to Stand Trial
New York Times
Worshipers at Friday Prayer in Tehran. Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said that embassy employees would be tried for their role in inciting protests after the election. By JOHN F. BURNS and STEPHEN CASTLE LONDON — A high-ranking Iranian cleric said Friday …
Miliband defends Iran embassy staffThe Press Association
Hardline sermons in Iran stiffen EU resolveTimes Online
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be triedThe Associated Press
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Germany: Demjanjuk Cleared for Trial
New York Times
Doctors have determined that John Demjanjuk, who is accused of complicity in atrocities as a guard at a Nazi death camp, is fit to stand trial, prosecutors said Friday in Munich. Mr. Demjanjuk, 89, a retired autoworker, was deported …
Accused war criminal Demjanjuk 'fit to stand trial'CNN International
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North Korea 'tests two missiles'
BBC News
North Korea has tested two short-range missiles, South Korean media report, as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away. It test-fired other similar missiles earlier this week and has incurred fresh UN sanctions since …
Report: North Korea test-fires more missilesCNN International
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NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministryAFP
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Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
BBC News
The Supreme Court of Honduras has rejected a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya. OAS chief Miguel Insulza was told that the court's position was "irreversible" when he met its president for …
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Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife
New York Daily News
Love-sick Gov. Mark Sanford ditched his security detail before jetting to an Argentine rendezvous with his mistress last month. But he took the guards with him Friday for a Florida groveling session with his wife and in-laws. …
Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in FloridaCNN International
SC residents mixed over fate of cheating govThe Associated Press
South Carolina governor mixed business, pleasure in '08 Argentina tripTheNewsTribune.com
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Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial
Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles city officials are planning a massive security operation for Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, and on Friday urged fans who do not win a ticket in a random drawing to stay away …
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