Hunt for suspect in police shootings leads to Seattle home - CNN

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Hunt for suspect in police shootings leads to Seattle home CNN Lakewood, Washington (CNN) -- The suspect in the fatal shooting of four police officers kept authorities at bay early Monday -- seven hours after a massive manhunt tracked him to a house in an east Seattle neighborhood. Authorities had been looking for ... Washington Cop Shooting Suspect Maurice Clemmons Cornered by Police ABC News Seattle police killer suspect 'shot and possibly dead' BBC News Worst day for Lakewood's five-year-old police force TheNewsTribune.com Seattle Times -guardian.co.uk -Philadelphia Inquirer  »

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Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown - Reuters

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Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown Reuters LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has c »

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Russia train crash 'caused by bomb' - BBC News

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Russia train crash 'caused by bomb' BBC News A bomb blast caused the derailment of a Russian express train, killing at least 26 people, intelligence officials say. The Nevsky Express derailed in remote countryside on Friday night as the train travelled between the capital Moscow and St Petersburg ... 26 confirmed dead, 18 missing in Russian train derailment Xinhua Russian train crash: terrorism suspected Telegraph.co.uk Terror inquiry launched into Russian train crash Times Online The Associated Press -New York Times -RIA Novosti  »

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Iran Censured Over Nuclear Program by UN Watchdog - New York Times

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Iran Censured Over Nuclear Program by UN Watchdog New York Times PARIS â€" One day after the director general of the United Nations nuclear watchdog castigated Iran for blocking inquiries into its nuclear program, the organization's governing body voted on Friday to censure the ... IAEA Votes to Censure Iran Voice of America Iran rebuked over nuclear 'cover-up' by UN watchdog BBC News Iran told to halt work on nuclear plant by UN watchdog guardian.co.uk Reuters -AFP -RIA Novosti  »

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UN officials call for intensified efforts to eliminate violence against women - Xinhua

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Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops - The Associated Press

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Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama expects Americans to support sending tens of thousands more US troops to Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week. Eight years after the Sept ... Singh visit helps India-US ties but isssues remain Xinhua Q+A-Obama ponders extra troops for Afghanistan Reuters Obama tells Singh that US values its ties with India Los Angeles Times Telegraph.co.uk -Politico -Globe and Mail  »

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Obama to Announce Afghanistan Decision Within Days - New York Times

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Obama to Announce Afghanistan Decision Within Days New York Times By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama held a final strategy session with top aides on whether to send more US troops to Afghanistan and plans to announce his decision within days, the White House said. The session in the Situation ... Obama to announce Afghanistan decision within days Washington Post Afghanistan decision to come within days, White House says CNN International Obama to announce Afghanistan decision 'within days' USA Today Los Angeles Times -BBC News -FOXNews  »

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Reuel Marc Gerecht: Major Hasan and Holy War - Wall Street Journal

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Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle - The Associated Press

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Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. ... Senate sets stage for historic health debate Houston Chronicle 1st hurdle for Senate health care bill Chicago Tribune Senate votes to debate health care WISH Columbus Dispatch -New York Post -WLOS  »

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Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle - The Associated Press

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Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. ... Senate sets stage for historic health debate Houston Chronicle 1st hurdle for Senate health care bill Chicago Tribune Senate votes to debate health care WISH Columbus Dispatch -New York Post -WLOS  »

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WRAPUP 1-Healthcare bill faces first U.S. Senate test - Reuters

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WRAPUP 1-Healthcare bill faces first U.S. Senate test Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The US Senate will cast its first crucial test vote on healthcare reform on Saturday, with Democrats close to reaching the 60 votes needed to overcome Republican opposition and open debate. ... Senate readies for key healthcare vote Los Angeles Times GOP criticizes bill ahead of vote WLOS Senate closes in on health care vote Arizona Republic Bloomberg -Clarksville Leaf Chronicle -New York Times  »

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Surprise EU foreign chief shrugs off criticism - Reuters

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Surprise EU foreign chief shrugs off criticism Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union's new foreign affairs chief on Friday dismissed criticism of her lack of experience and said her role would strengthen Europe's voice in the world. Catherine Ashton, a Briton who is currently EU trade commissioner, ... EU Begins Fight for ECB, Regulatory Posts After President Named Bloomberg Mixed response as top EU figures named BBC News EU President: Herman Van Rompuy's perks in powerful new job Telegraph.co.uk guardian.co.uk -W »

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Mixed response as top EU figures named - BBC News

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Mixed response as top EU figures named BBC News The appointment of two little-known figures to the new top jobs in the EU has drawn a mixed response. Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy was named President of the European Council, while Briton Baroness Catherine Ashton was made EU foreign affairs supremo. ... Profile: Herman Van Rompuy: eu's new president Telegraph.co.uk A Surprising Foreign Choice W »

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WRAPUP 1-U.S. Senate eyes first healthcare vote - Reuters

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WRAPUP 1-U.S. Senate eyes first healthcare vote Reuters WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - US Senate Democrats geared up for a lengthy battle over a new healthcare reform plan on Thursday as Republicans condemned the bill's cost and taxes ahead of the first key vote this weekend. ... The $100 Million Vote: Harry Reid Woos Skeptical Democrats ABC News US Sen Reid Readies Health-Care Bill For Saturday Vote W »

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Hamid Karzai set for inauguration - BBC News

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Hamid Karzai set for inauguration BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived on an unannounced visit to attend the presidential inauguration in Afghanistan. Mrs Clinton said there was a "window of opportunity" for President Hamid Karzai to demonstrate he was going to improve ... Clinton: Afghan election needs to yield `results' The Associated Press Afghanistan's Karzai sworn in for second term AFP Karzai Sworn In for Second Afghan Term Under Graft Microscope Bloomberg CNN International -New York Times -Boston Globe  »

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UK's Standing Declines on Corruption Index - Wall Street Journal

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Obama, Hu Highlight Cooperation - Wall Street Journal

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China hails US reiteration of sovereignty over Taiwan - Reuters

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China hails US reiteration of sovereignty over Taiwan Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao hailed US President Barack Obama's recognition of sovereignty issues dear to China, after a bilateral meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. "China approves of President Obama's repeated reiteration of the ... Obama brings broad agenda to meeting with China's Hu Washington Post Obama, Hu Focus on Areas of Cooperation in Meetings Bloomberg Hu says his talks with Obama candid, constructive, fruitful Xinhua CNN -Voice of America -The Associated Press  »

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Obama Pushes for Freedoms in China - Wall Street Journal

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APEC Summit Ends with Pledge to Conclude Doha Round of Trade Talks - Voice of America

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APEC Summit Ends with Pledge to Conclude Doha Round of Trade Talks Voice of America By VOA News Asia-Pacific leaders ended their summit in Singapore Sunday with a final statement that pledged a conclusion of the Doha Round of global trade talks in 2010, but removed targets for carbon emissions cuts. The 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic ... Apec leaders in climate warning BBC News APEC to Maintain Stimulus Until 'Durable' Recovery Bloomberg APEC leaders c »

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US leader welcomes China's rise - BBC News

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US leader welcomes China's rise BBC News President Barack Obama says the US "does not seek to contain" China's rise as a big player on the world stage. "The rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations," Mr Obama said in a speech in Japan's ... Obama Arrives in Singapore for APEC Summit Voice of America Obama seeks rebalancing, Asia warns of protectionism Reuters Japanese PM says US has role to play in Asia's open regionalism Xinhua Telegraph.co.uk -Aljazeera.net -Washington Post  »

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Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court - Los Angeles Times

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Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court Los Angeles Times Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr.'s decision raises legal, political and ethical questions -- and criticism from some key Republicans. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed shortly after his capture. Mohammed and the four others are accused of orchestrating the attacks ... New York, Court Brace for Logistical Hurdles W »

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UK to push for more Afghan troops - BBC News

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UK to push for more Afghan troops BBC News The UK government is to try to persuade some of its  »

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'Guilty plea' in balloon boy case - BBC News

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News Analysis In Leaning on Karzai, US Has Limited Leverage - New York Times

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News Analysis In Leaning on Karzai, US Has Limited Leverage New York Times Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other areas of conflict in the post-9/11 era. Go to the Blog » President Hamid Karzai campaigning in Kabul in August. His government controls little of Afghanistan on its own. ... US envoy reportedly warns against Afghanistan troop buildup Los Angeles Times US envoy to Kabul urges against more troops: reports AFP Envoy urges no US troop increase BBC News The Associated Press -W »

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