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Iraq PM leads in early results from oil hub Basra (14 March 06:44) |
| BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A list led by Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had a wide lead in early results from the southern oil hub of Basra a week after Iraq's parliamentary election, the co... |
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Sahara states to hold talks on tackling al Qaeda (14 March 06:03) |
| ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria is to host a meeting of foreign ministers from Sahara desert states this week to try to hammer out a joint plan of action for tackling the growing threat from al ... |
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Pakistani jets kill 16 militants official (14 March 05:31) |
| PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani fighter planes bombed Taliban positions in the northwest on Sunday, killing 16 militants and destroying three hideouts, a government official said.
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UN Iran sanctions may take until June Kouchner (14 March 05:24) |
| SAARISELKA, Finland (Reuters) - A U.N. resolution on new sanctions against Iran may not be ready until June and if a vote on it fails, European states could take unilateral measures instead,... |
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Pakistani jets kill 16 militants (14 March 05:01) |
| PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani fighter planes bombed Taliban positions in the northwest on Sunday, killing 16 militants and destroying three hideouts, a government official said.
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Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with US (14 March 03:15) |
| JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the... |
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Israel arrests top Hamas official in West Bank (14 March 02:57) |
| JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces arrested a senior Hamas figure on Sunday after a raid in the town of Ramallah, the seat of the West Bank-based Palestinian government, the Israeli milita... |
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Yemen separatist shot dead near southern checkpoint (14 March 02:22) |
| SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni security forces shot dead a southern separatist near a remote military checkpoint, local sources said Sunday, in violence that could inflame already high tensions in... |
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Russian regional vote is mid-term test for Medvedev (14 March 02:12) |
| YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Millions of Russians began voting in regional elections on Sunday in a mid-term test of President Dmitry Medvedev's pledge to loosen the Kremlin's grip on t... |
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Thousands of protesters swarm Bangkok seek elections (14 March 01:37) |
| BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: call elections in 24 hours or face crippling d... |
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India police arrest 2 in Mumbai for planning strikes (14 March 12:57) |
| MUMBAI (Reuters) - Police in Mumbai said on Sunday they have arrested two men they say were preparing to attack several targets in the Indian financial hub, including the offices of energy f... |
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Blast kills Pakistani national in Afghanistan police (14 March 10:47) |
| KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A roadside bomb killed a Pakistani construction worker and wounded six of his compatriots on Sunday in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, police said.... |
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Thousands of protesters gather in Bangkok seek polls (14 March 10:12) |
| BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday to give Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: either call elections or face more pro-democrac... |
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Thousands of protesters gather in Bangkok seek elections (14 March 07:29) |
| BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters gathered in Bangkok on Sunday and planned to give Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: either call elections or face more pro-democ... |
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Strong quake hits off Indonesia no major tsunami (14 March 07:23) |
| SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A strong quake of 6.4 magnitude struck in waters off Indonesia on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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Sarkozy faces heavy loss in French regional poll (14 March 05:00) |
| PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces a regional vote on Sunday that opinion polls suggest will result in a heavy loss for his center-right UMP party in the last ballot bo... |
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Lebanese Druze leader makes Syrian overture (14 March 03:37) |
| BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt said a televised interview Saturday comments he made about Syria's president Bashar al-Assad in 2007 had been "inappropriate" and "came... |
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Thirteen killed in crime wave in Mexicos Acapulco (14 March 03:24) |
| MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Thirteen people were killed in and around the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco early on Saturday in apparent drug-related violence, with four victims found beheaded, ... |
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Explosions across Afghanistans Kandahar 30 dead (14 March 02:54) |
| KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Taliban suicide bombers struck across Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar on Saturday, killing 30 people and wounding scores in a series of strikes the ... |
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South Sudans presidential challenger launches Juba campaign (14 March 02:37) |
| JUBA, Sudan (Reuters) - Lam Akol, the sole challenger to south Sudan's incumbent president Salva Kiir, launched his campaign in the region's capital Saturday, promising an end to corruption ... |
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Chinese fishing boat 7 crew hijacked off Cameroon (14 March 02:24) |
| YAOUNDE (Reuters) - A Chinese fishing vessel with seven fishermen aboard was hijacked off the coast of Cameroon in the latest attack in the waters of West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, the Chines... |
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Fake report on Russian tanks sparks panic in Georgia (14 March 01:04) |
| TBILISI (Reuters) - Panic gripped Georgia on Saturday when a pro-government television station broadcast a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and President Mikheil Saakas... |
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China delivers Venezuela jets for anti-drugs fight (14 March 12:44) |
| CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela on Saturday tested six training and light attack jets bought from China for defense and anti-drugs flights in a deal that dodges an embargo banning sales of U.S... |
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Italian court rejects Berlusconi government ballot appeal (14 March 12:20) |
| ROME (Reuters) - Italy's top administrative court Saturday dealt a blow to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's regional election hopes when it refused to reinstate the ruling coalition's cand... |
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Explosions hit Afghanistans Kandahar 27 dead (14 March 12:05) |
| KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Twenty-seven people were killed and more than 50 wounded when a series of explosions hit the center of Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar after nightfa... |
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Thirteen killed in crime wave at Mexicos Acapulco (13 March 11:58) |
| MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Thirteen people were killed in and around the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco early on Saturday in apparent drug-related violence, with four victims found beheaded, ... |
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Iran arrests 30 over US-linked cyber ring report (13 March 11:43) |
| TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has arrested 30 people suspected of belonging to a U.S.-linked cyber network gathering information on Iranian nuclear scientists and sending people abroad for trainin... |
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27 dead more than 50 wounded in Afghan attacks (13 March 11:37) |
| KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Twenty-seven people have been killed and 50 more wounded in a string of suicide attacks on Saturday in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar city, the hea... |
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Turkey to consider constitutional changes in March (13 March 11:09) |
| ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament will be presented with a package of constitutional amendments that have pitted the government against the judiciary in a week to 10 days and the gove... |
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Egypts Mubarak recovering after surgery report (13 March 10:21) |
| CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's president, who had surgery a week ago, is returning steadily to health in the German hospital where he is being treated, state television reported Saturday.
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EU could impose sanctions on Iran Finlands Stubb (13 March 10:10) |
| SAARISELKA, Finland (Reuters) - There is consensus within the European Union for unilateral sanctions on Iran if a U.N. Security Council resolution fails, Finland's foreign minister said Sat... |
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At least 27 arrested in Egypt Christian-Muslim clash (13 March 09:35) |
| CAIRO (Reuters) - At least 27 people were arrested in northern Egypt Friday after fighting erupted between Muslims and Christians over land, security sources said on Saturday.
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Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad a big election prize (13 March 09:20) |
| BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The coalition of Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in elections Iraqis hope will stabilize... |
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Turkey to pass constitutional changes in March (13 March 09:07) |
| ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's government plans to pass constitutional amendments that have pitted it against the judiciary in a week to 10 days and hold a referendum soon after, Justice Mini... |
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Vatican says bid to link pope to abuse issue failed (13 March 08:05) |
| VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican rallied around Pope Benedict on Saturday, dismissing suggestions he had tried to cover up priestly child abuse in Germany.
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Irish police release three over cartoonist plot (13 March 07:05) |
| DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish police have released three of the seven people arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist over a drawing depicting the Pro... |
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French Navy hands over suspected pirates to Somalia (13 March 06:55) |
| BOSSASO, Somalia (Reuters) - French navy officers handed over 22 suspected Somali pirates to semi-autonomous Puntland's authorities and they will be arraigned in local courts, officials said... |
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New UN mission chief in Kabul after tough year (13 March 06:50) |
| KABUL (Reuters) - A new United Nations mission chief arrived in Kabul on Saturday to take up his post after a difficult year that saw the mission divided over election fraud and forced to cu... |
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Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad the big election prize (13 March 06:02) |
| BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in parliamentary elections Iraqis hope will stabilize a nation r... |
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Insulted by Israel US scrambles to save talks (13 March 05:51) |
| JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's relationship with the United States, a defining feature of the troubled Middle East, was under severe strain as diplomats scrambled on Saturday to save newborn... |
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Christian-Muslim clash in Egypt injures 24 (13 March 05:11) |
| CAIRO (Reuters) - At least 24 people were injured in northern Egypt in fighting between Christians and Muslims over land, officials told state media Saturday.
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Nigeria plane crashes during mock rescue exercise (13 March 04:22) |
| PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (Reuters) - A Nigerian plane carrying more than 30 disaster response officials crashed on Friday in the oil hub of Port Harcourt in what was supposed to be a mock resc... |
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Iraq PM leads in Baghdad in key election result (13 March 04:10) |
| BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A list led by Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had a wide lead in Baghdad, a key prize in Iraq's parliamentary election, preliminary results posted by Iraq's elector... |
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Bosnia court indicts Serb for Srebrenica massacre (13 March 03:27) |
| SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Bosnia's state prosecutor on Saturday indicted a former Serb police commander suspected of taking part in the killing of thousands of Muslims in Srebrenica in 1995, Euro... |
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Suicide bomber kills 11 in Pakistans Swat (13 March 01:23) |
| MINGORA (Reuters) - A suicide bomber targeting security forces in Pakistan on Saturday killed at least 11 people, police said, part of a renewed Taliban push against the government after one... |
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Netanyahus position is perilous US official (13 March 12:19) |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political standing is "perilous" because of divisions within his coalition over efforts to pursue peace with the Palestinia... |
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Red shirt leaders say a million Thais to protest (13 March 10:54) |
| BANGKOK (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters headed for Bangkok from the countryside on Saturday for what they are calling a "million-man march," aiming to paralyze the capital and topple ... |
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Suicide bombing kills 7 in Pakistans Swat (13 March 10:27) |
| MINGORA (Reuters) - A suicide bombing attack on security forces in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Saturday killed at least seven people and wounded 13, police said.
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US criticizes Iran for religious persecution (13 March 10:03) |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States voiced growing concern on Friday about Iran's "ongoing persecution" of religious minorities, including Baha'is, and called on Tehran to protect human... |
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NKorea may join six-party talks in April (13 March 09:40) |
| SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has internally decided to return to long-stalled six-nation talks on its nuclear arms activities in early April, South Korea's JoongAng Ilbo reported on Saturda... |
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