Jakarta probes maid death in Saudi Posted: 19 Nov 2010 09:47 AM PST Indonesia launches inquiry into reports that Kikim Komalasari was murdered by her employers before her body was dumped.  
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Greek Hopes for Loan Extension Fade Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:09 PM PST Greece's government is losing hope of getting additional time to pay back a $150 billion loan, as the EU and IMF take a hard line as it considers further European bailouts.  
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Brazil's Rousseff Signals Fiscal Path Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:12 PM PST Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff is poised to keep Finance Minister Guido Mantega in his post when she takes office next year, signaling a decision to maintain policies of spurring growth through government spending, rather than tackling the country's rising debt load.  
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Nato 'to agree' to Afghan pullout Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:32 PM PST Nato chief says military alliance plans to hand over control of security to Afghan forces by 2014.  
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At War: Peace, and Rides, During Id al-Adha Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:40 AM PST For the first time since the Iraq war started, Baghdad's Id festival went off without a hitch.  
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Canada burns ex-colonel's uniform Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:41 PM PST The Canadian military burns the uniforms, documents and equipment of ex-colonel Russell Williams, jailed for murder and sexual assault.  
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China Move Could Counter Fed’s Efforts Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:47 PM PST China's new rules on banks could help maintain its currency advantage in the face of the Federal Reserve's monetary easing.  
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An Online Path to the Bar Mitzvah Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:57 PM PST Some choose to forgo the temple for bar and bat mitzvah lessons.  
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Growing Chinese horse-racing industry eager for end to government betting ban Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:42 AM PST |
'Missile defence shield' for Nato Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:48 PM PST A missile defence system covering all Nato countries has been agreed at the alliance's summit in Lisbon, US President Barack Obama has said.  
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French farmer fed ducks cannabis Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:00 AM PST A French farmer is given a one-month suspended jail sentence and fined 500 euros (£428) for feeding his ducks marijuana to rid them of worms.  
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9/11 workers accept dust pay deal Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:35 PM PST Thousands of workers exposed to toxic dust after the 2001 terror attacks in New York accept a $625m (£392m) settlement and cease litigation.  
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What can the Nato summit achieve? Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:52 AM PST Nato leaders are starting a summit in Portugal that President Obama says he hopes will revitalise the alliance.  
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Four men charged with van murder Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:48 AM PST Four men have been charged with the murder of a man found in the back of a van in Berkshire with serious injuries.  
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Russia 'frees Israeli mercenary' Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:40 AM PST Russia frees a former Israeli soldier whose extradition was sought by Colombia for training paramilitary groups, report say.  
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'Chance' saved Statoil from blast Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:32 AM PST Only "chance" prevented a major accident at a well run by Norway's Statoil, the country's oil safety watchdog says.  
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Putin, Wen, other leaders in bid to save the tiger Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:55 AM PST MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, China's premier Wen Jiabao and other world leaders will hold an unprecedented summit next week in a last ditch effort to save the tiger from extinction.  
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Prescriptions: Darvon Pulled From Market by F.D.A. Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:18 AM PST The pain killer and related drugs can cause fatal heart rhythms.  
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Over 95 Percent of 9/11 Workers Approve Settlement Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:49 AM PST The approval by workers who sued the city and its contractors over health damages from the rescue clears the way for payouts of at least $625 million.  
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Media Decoder: Scarborough Is Suspended for Political Donations Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST MSNBC suspended the "Morning Joe" host for two days after Politico reported on his campaign contributions.  
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