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Pakistan Probes Flogging Video (628) |
| The video of a whipping of a teenaged girl by Islamic extremists renewed deep concerns over a peace deal made by the Pakistani government allowing the Taliban to rule the Swat region. |
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Switzerland's Prices Fell in March (614) |
| Consumer prices in Switzerland fell 0.4% in March from last year, highlighting the central bank's concern that deflation is a real risk. |
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Venezuela Arrests Chávez Opponent (596) |
| Venezuela's president moved to jail a prominent opposition figure for a second time in recent weeks -- an apparent bid to tighten his grip on power. | Discuss |
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Hungarian Plan Would Freeze Wages (595) |
| Hungarian Prime Minister-designate Gordon Bajnai unveiled a fiscal plan that includes freezing public-sector wages and cutting parts of the pension system. |
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Strikes Halt Operations Across Greece (591) |
| A general strike in Greece over public-sector pay and job losses brought much of the country to a standstill. |
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Putin's Successor: Still a Mystery (413) |
| Putin's new cabinet included few changes from the previous one, perpetuating Russia's main political mystery -- who the president will back to replace him in next year's elections. |
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Emissions Split U.S., EU (360) |
| European officials are moving forward with a plan to include airlines in a carbon emissions-trading system, despite mounting U.S.-led opposition. |
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Congress Expands FDA's Oversight on Drugs (356) |
| Legislation expanding the FDA's drug-safety oversight won final congressional approval, but its impact on the pharmaceutical industry will depend largely on how the agency opts to use its ne... |
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Bush Steps Up Spending Fight (341) |
| Bush accused Congress of dragging its feet on key pieces of legislation, urging quick action on budget and children's health measures. |
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U.S. Plans Alternate Route for Iraq Supplies (309) |
| The Pentagon plans to route supplies for Iraq through other countries, likely Jordan or Kuwait, should Turkey close airspace to the U.S. (Complete coverage) |
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