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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:33:01 GMT
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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:34:24 GMT
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SKorea says NKorea fires 4 missiles off east coast

North Korea fired four missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:43:14 GMT
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Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried

EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:34:53 GMT
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Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president

Honduras rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and setting the stage for a dramatic showdown if the ousted leader returns to reclaim power this weekend.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:35:19 GMT
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Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is "deeply disappointed" after the Myanmar junta rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:54:14 GMT
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Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests

A civil rights group advised by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in the 1980s brought several discrimination lawsuits that sought to scrap the results of job tests because too few Hispanics scored well, according to new documents that are fueling GOP criticism of the judge.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:19:01 GMT
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2 US troops killed in Afghanistan blast, 4 wounded

A U.S. military spokeswoman says two American troops have been killed and four others wounded after an explosion in eastern Afghanistan.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:04:43 GMT
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MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis

The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.
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No Suu Kyi meeting for UN chief

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Honduran court defiant on Zelaya

Honduran court defiant on Zelaya Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya. full story.

Alaska Governor Palin to resign

Alaska Governor Palin to resign Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid. full story.

UK forces 'encounter few Taliban'

UK forces 'encounter few Taliban' British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban. full story.

Russia 'agrees US troop transit'

Russia 'agrees US troop transit' An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace. full story.

Serbia jails Muslim 'terrorists'

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African Union in rift with court

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Six die in London tower block fire

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North Korea tunes in to commercial world with beer advert

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Murray suffers semi-final misery

Murray suffers semi-final misery Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets. full story.

In-form Venus faces familiar foe

In-form Venus faces familiar foe Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final. full story.

Are you worried about swine flu?

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UK seeks Iran trial clarification

UK seeks Iran trial clarification British diplomats are trying to establish if Iran intends to act on its threat to prosecute staff from the UK's Tehran embassy. full story.

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