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AP - The Bush administration said Sunday it sees no wisdom now in ending an economic embargo against Cuba, a longtime demand the Havana government renewed as a way to speed aid after Hurricane Gustav swamped the island.

AFP - Britain's Andy Murray advanced to his first Grand Slam final by stunning world number one Rafael Nadal on Sunday in a US Open semi-final, booking a date with reigning champion Roger Federer on Monday.

AP - In speech after speech, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez stares at the television camera and unleashes a hail of colorful insults against his opponents.

Reuters - The heart of many homes is the kitchen and that is where Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi hosted Condoleezza Rice for a Ramadan meal this week, a symbolic gesture to try to end decades of enmity.

AFP - Hong Kong's pro-democracy parties won more than one third of seats in weekend elections, retaining the key power to veto legislation in the city's legislature, results showed Monday.

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Russia ships to join Venezuela naval exercises in Caribbean Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago Four Russian vessels and 1000 Russian military personnel are to participate. The move could further strain Washington-Moscow ties. Venezuela, Russia may hold joint naval exercises The Associated Press Russia, Venezuela to hold naval war games Hindu Telegraph.co.uk - Reuters - BBC News - The Standard all 131 news articles

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Assad's 'advice' to Sleiman: Did he or didn't he? Daily Star - Lebanon - 4 hours ago By Hussein Abdallah BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman was quoted by his visitors on Sunday as denying that his Syrian counterpart, Bashar Assad, asked him during their recent bilateral summit in Damascus to send the Lebanese Armed Forces' 10th Brigade ... Indirect Israeli-Syrian talks reportedly head into new round but ... Xinhua Iran rejects French warning it risks Israeli strike Reuters PRESS TV - AFP - Jerusalem Post - Ha'aretz all 1,232 news articles

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Military coup possible: Thai defence advisor Radio Australia - 1 hour ago Anti-Thaksin Shinawatra and Samak Sundaravej sentiment has raised concerns that the elected Thai government may be forced out undemocractically. Protesters dig in despite fear of Thai authorities Financial Times Thai PM rules out military coup BBC News GulfNews - Reuters - The Associated Press - AFP all 150 news articles

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Landslide kills 9 in Philippines, 14 missing Reuters - 7 hours ago MANILA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A mudslide killed at least 9 people in the southern Philippines and rescue workers were scrambling to find another 14 still missing after monsoon rains loosened soil and buried about 45 makeshift houses near a mining town. Philippines Landslides Leave 27 Dead FOXNews Mudslides bury Philippines homes BBC News Xinhua - AFP - Scotsman - The Associated Press all 269 news articles

Zimbabwe: Mugabe aides hold secret talks to gain immunity guardian.co.uk - 3 hours ago The South African President, Thabo Mbeki, greets government officials next to Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe at Harare International airport in August. Zimbabwe's Opposition Leader Says No Deal Better Than Bad Deal Voice of America MDC challenges Mugabe to new vote BBC News AFP - Bloomberg - United Press International - Daily Nation all 352 news articles

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Turkey and Armenia start to mend old emnities via World Cup ... Times Online - 3 hours ago It was a football game that could set the ball rolling to resolve one of history's most bitter enmities. In an unprecedented visit for two countries divided by the legacy of the 20th century's first genocide, the presidents of Turkey and Armenia sat ... FM: Armenia, Turkey ready to normalize ties Xinhua Turkish, Armenian ministers to meet later this month: Yerevan AFP Bloomberg - New York Times - Reuters India - Reuters all 843 news articles

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Canadian soldier killed on patrol in Afghanistan Reuters - 3 hours ago TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian soldier was killed and seven wounded on Sunday when their armored vehicle struck an explosive device while on patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Canadian government said. Canadian soldier killed, seven injured in Afghanistan AFP Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan PRESS TV The Canadian Press - United Press International - Bloomberg - BBC News all 275 news articles

Suicide Bombers Kill 2 at Afghan Police Station New York Times - 1 hour ago By TAIMOOR SHAH and CARLOTTA GALL KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Two suicide bombers succeeded in penetrating the police headquarters building of this major southern city on Sunday, killing two policemen and wounding 29 officers and 8 civilians, ... Taliban suicide bombers target senior Afghan police chief Long War Journal Afghan police chief survives assassination bid CNN International International Herald Tribune - United Press International - AFP - PRESS TV all 516 news articles

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Sweeping win for Angola's ruling party with two thirds of votes in AFP - 3 hours ago LUANDA, Angola (AFP) - Angola's ruling party looked set to extend its long grip on power on Sunday with an overwhelming victory after two thirds of the votes were counted in the oil-rich country's chaotic election. MPLA declares victory in Angola elections United Press International Angola's governing party takes early lead in election International Herald Tribune New York Times - BBC News - Washington Post - Voice of America all 932 news articles

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Woodward book puts boot into Bush guardian.co.uk - 2 hours ago The Bush administration will brace itself this morning for a fresh round of adverse publicity with the appearance of the latest exposé from the investigative reporter Bob Woodward that portrays the US government as being riddled with dissension over ... Video: Preview: The War Within CBS Woodward: Military Brass Opposed Surge CBS News The Associated Press - New York Times - Washington Post - Voice of America all 936 news articles

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SPD names foreign minister to run against Merkel guardian.co.uk - 2 hours ago Germany's beleaguered Social Democratic party (SPD) yesterday named the foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to run against Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year's general election. German SPD picks Steinmeier Financial Times German foreign minister picked to challenge Merkel International Herald Tribune Bloomberg - Reuters UK - AFP - Xinhua all 87 news articles

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Ike's floods kill 48, cut off aid to parts of Haiti CNN - 1 hour ago GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) -- Haitians took to their roofs to escape rising floodwaters for the second time in a week on Sunday as squalls from Hurricane Ike killed 48 people and collapsed a bridge that cut the last land route into the starving city of ... Video: Haitians Flee Gonaives Before Ike Reaches Island AssociatedPress Toll in Haiti from Ike climbs to 600; Cuba evacuates half-million AFP The Associated Press - International Herald Tribune - guardian.co.uk - Washington Post all 3,637 news articles

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Key wins for Hong Kong opposition BBC News - 53 minutes ago The pro-democracy camp has won enough seats in Hong Kong elections to allow it to retain a power of veto over future major legislation, say reports. Democrats retain veto power in Hong Kong election The Associated Press Democrats face key test as Hong Kong votes AFP Aljazeera.net - Bloomberg - Reuters - Telegraph.co.uk all 319 news articles

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Cairo disaster leaves many blaming Mubarak Christian Science Monitor - 5 hours ago Many Egyptians complain the government is not doing enough to save slum-dwellers buried in a Saturday morning rock slide that killed at least 31 people. Video: Rock Slide in Cairo Shantytown Kills at Least 24 AssociatedPress Anger, grief after cliff collapses on slum in Egypt Los Angeles Times Voice of America - Xinhua - CNN International - Washington Post all 1,127 news articles