Russian president Medvedev sees new arms race if cooperation fails Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:30 PM PST |
Afghan Killer Was Veteran Policeman Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:46 PM PST The Afghan officer who shot and killed six American soldiers Monday had been in the border police since 2008.  
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From Pakistan, Diplomats Wrote About a Vexing Ally Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:06 PM PST Diplomatic cables highlight the differences between Washington and Pakistan over the Taliban and Al Qaeda, and Washington's relations with India.  
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In Central Asia, Clinton Condemns Leaks but Defends Openness Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:03 PM PST The secretary of state spoke about the virtues of an open society. Kazakhstan's leaders are among those cited in the WikiLeaks cables, with juicy descriptions of their lifestyles.  
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From Pakistan, Diplomats Wrote About a Vexing Ally Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST Diplomatic cables highlight the differences between Washington and Pakistan over the Taliban and Al Qaeda, and Washington's relations with India.  
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Europe Debt Fears Hit More Secure Countries Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:42 PM PST The concerns in the bond markets are further straining the decade-old monetary union.  
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U.S. criticizes Egypt's elections Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:03 PM PST The Obama administration sharply criticized Egyptian parliamentary elections, saying Tuesday there had been "numerous reported irregularities" and "restrictions on basic freedoms."  
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UK students rally against fee hikes Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:22 PM PST Thousands take to streets in third protest this month against government plans to raise university costs.  
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Afghan Killer of Six Americans Was Veteran Police Officer Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:19 AM PST Fellow villagers claimed he was just a poor kid. Superiors saw him as a reliable foot soldier. The Taliban claimed he was a sleeper agent.  
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Leaks reveal Pakistan arms fears Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:30 PM PST US and UK diplomats feared Pakistan's nuclear material could fall into the hands of terrorists, the latest classified US cables revealed by Wikileaks show.  
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Carbon count 'good for business' Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:02 PM PST UK companies do not find measuring carbon emissions arduous, and some say it brings benefits, a report concludes ahead of a government decision on whether to make emissions reporting mandatory.  
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In Kazakhstan, WikiLeaks disclosures complicate Clinton's tour Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:47 AM PST |
Celebrating the Return of a Tram Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:46 PM PST Despite the Roosevelt Island Tramway's shortcomings, residents say it is a relief that it has returned.  
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AMs agree five pence bag charge Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:28 AM PST Plans to introduce a charge for carrier bags in Wales are approved by assembly members.  
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'Only time will tell if leaks are damaging' Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:26 AM PST The US ambassador to Britain, Louis Susman, has insisted the publishing of confidential papers by Wikileaks will not hinder future communications.  
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WikiLeaks Suffers Attack on Site Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:07 PM PST The WikiLeaks website said it came under a forceful Internet-based attack on Tuesday morning, making it inaccessible for hours to users in the U.S. and Europe.  
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Chile's Collahuasi resumes wage talks with workers Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:45 AM PST IQUIQUE, Chile (Reuters) - Chile's Collahuasi, the world's No. 3 copper mine, said on Monday it resumed wage talks with union leaders as the two sides sought an end to a 25-day strike following workers' rejection of an earlier bonus offer.  
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Pentagon Sees Little Impact if Ban on Gays Is Repealed Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:38 PM PST An exhaustive nine-month study found that repealing "don't ask, don't tell" would present a low risk to military effectiveness.  
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The Caucus: Polite Words but No Deals at White House Meeting Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:39 PM PST President Obama and Republican Congressional leaders made pledges of cooperation but no agreements.  
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Pentagon study 'backs gay troops' Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:34 PM PST Allowing gay troops to serve openly in the US military would carry only a low risk of hindering fighting ability, a Pentagon study finds.  
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