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China seeks boost to Cuba ties

date: 2008-11-17 21:48:01

President Hu Jintao of China heads to Cuba for a visit aimed at strengthening economic ties between Beijing and Havana.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Eta terrorist de Juana Chaos given Social Security after coming to Belfast

date: 2008-11-17 21:14:45

A convicted Eta terrorist wanted in Spain began receiving social security benefit payments a week after arriving in Belfast. Juan Ignacio de Juana Chaos, 53, was released last night on £5,000 bail after a day of legal activity which began with his arrest after agreement between his lawyers and ...

source: article.wn.com

Ian Bancroft: The planned EU mission to ease tensions between Serbia and Kosovo is still weighed down by disputes

date: 2008-11-17 19:30:00

Ian Bancroft: The planned EU mission to ease tensions between Serbia and Kosovo is still weighed down by disputes and political obstacles

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Mark Cuban charged with insider trading over sale of internet company stock

date: 2008-11-17 19:18:44

Dallas Mavericks basketball team owner allegedly avoided $750,000 in losses in sale of Mamma.com shares

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Congo rebels break truce

date: 2008-11-17 18:15:17

Rebels go on the offensive in eastern DR Congo, despite declaring a ceasefire, the UN says.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Congo rebel advance breaks truce

date: 2008-11-17 18:15:17

Rebels go on the offensive in eastern DR Congo, despite declaring a ceasefire, the UN says.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Iraq, U.S. sign pact on troops withdrawal deadline

date: 2008-11-17 18:07:54

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari and U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker signed a long-awaited accord on Monday requiring Washington to withdraw its forces within three years. The signing ceremony put a formal end to months of negotiations over the pact on the future of the U.S. ...

source: article.wn.com

Winds ease California wildfires

date: 2008-11-17 17:33:16

Calmer winds in southern California help firefighters battling wildfires, but officials warn of tough days ahead.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

US universities take steps to attract international students

date: 2008-11-17 16:21:54

University officials feel diverse campuses better prepare US students to succeed in a globalised world

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Q&A: 21st-century pirates

date: 2008-11-17 16:07:53

What is behind the spate of sea attacks?

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000

date: 2008-11-17 15:41:53

US bank Citigroup announces plans for about 52,000 new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

First Special General Meeting of Tibetan People convenes for Future of Tibet

date: 2008-11-17 14:56:32

By Yeshe Choesang, WN Correspondent DHARAMSALA - 17 November 2008 Over 600 Tibetan representatives convened for the First Special General Meeting under Article 59 of the Charter of the Tibetans-in-Exile. After the March protests inside Tibet and a series of failed talks with China. The Special ...

source: article.wn.com

Suspected ETA military chief arrested in France

date: 2008-11-17 14:56:32

BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - The suspected military leader of Basque separatist group ETA has been arrested in France, dealing a severe blow to the organisation, French police said on Monday. A police handout photo shows Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina, known by his alias "Txeroki". The suspected military ...

source: article.wn.com

Apec leaders make free-trade vow

date: 2008-11-22 22:49:57

Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Peru pledge not to raise trade barriers in the face of the worldwide financial crisis.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Zimbabwe denies bar on Annan team

date: 2008-11-22 21:25:48

Zimbabwe denies refusing entry to a team led by former UN chief Kofi Annan and ex-US president Jimmy Carter.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

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Bush rides free market

date: 2008-11-22 20:07:38

US President George W. Bush and President Hu Jintao of China. Photo / AP US preisdent George W. Bush, faced with a fast dwindling number of days in office, has been using his final world summit to try to keep a virulent economic crisis from ...

source: article.wn.com

Ian Bancroft: New hope in the Balkans

date: 2008-11-22 18:00:00

Ian Bancroft: The recent Odzak agreement has brought a glimmer of optimism for Bosnia and Herzegovina

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dear Guantanamo Detainees,

date: 2008-11-22 17:06:36

Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Dear Guantanamo Detainees, Several days ago when a US judge ruled that five of you must be freed, whom for almost seven years have been held illegally at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba prison ...

source: article.wn.com


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Israel allows aid into Gaza Strip

date: 2008-11-17 14:45:45

Israel has briefly reopened the border crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow in a convoy of humanitarian aid.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Citigroup set to cut 75,000 jobs

date: 2008-11-17 13:43:02

US bank Citigroup announces plans for up to 75,000 job cuts, up from a previously announced total of 23,000.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker

date: 2008-11-17 13:28:01

Pirates have seized a Saudi-owned oil tanker with 25 crew on board off the coast of Kenya, the US Navy says.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Blackout imposed on Tamim trial

date: 2008-11-17 12:34:01

Media are banned from the Cairo trial of politician Hisham Talaat Mustafa, charged with murdering pop diva Suzanne Tamim.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Women war photographers capture conflict

date: 2008-11-17 11:05:45

Women war photographers capture conflict around the world

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Miliband meets Mid-East leaders

date: 2008-11-17 09:54:27

The UK Foreign Secretary is to hold talks with the Palestinian leader, one of several key meetings with regional players.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Politkovskaya murder case opens

date: 2008-11-17 09:27:42

Several men go on trial in Russia over the murder of prominent reporter and Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

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