March 26 2010

Iraq vote recount 'unnecessary'

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The head of Iraq’s election commission rules out a manual recount of votes in the country’s parliamentary election.

Source:Iraq vote recount 'unnecessary'

March 26 2010

Odd names quiz

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See how far people go in the naming of their babies

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March 26 2010

Inside the bubble

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A close up view of the Israeli PM’s tense US visit

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March 26 2010

Mexican drug gangs 'spread in US'

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A US government report finds that Mexican drug gangs have expanded in the US with heroin production doubling in 2008.

Source:Mexican drug gangs 'spread in US'

March 26 2010

Toyota asks to combine 200 cases

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Lawyers for Toyota and those suing the firm over alleged accelerator pedal problems want 200 claims to be heard together.

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March 26 2010

Deal reached over Greece's debts

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Eurozone states agree on a safety net involving IMF help for debt-laden Greece - a move that may bolster the euro.

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March 26 2010

Red Knights delays Man Utd offer

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The Red Knights consortium says it will not make a bid for Manchester United before the end of the season.

Source:Red Knights delays Man Utd offer

March 26 2010

'Bin Laden in 9/11 trial threat'

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A message said to be from Osama Bin Laden threatens to kill Americans if US executes the alleged 9/11 mastermind.

Source:'Bin Laden in 9/11 trial threat'

March 26 2010

Rwanda jails opposition activist

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A court in Rwanda sentences an opposition politician to 17 years in prison for his part in the 1994 genocide.

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March 26 2010

China steams ahead on clean energy

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China overtook the US during 2009 as the leading investor in clean energy, researchers conclude.

Source:China steams ahead on clean energy

March 26 2010

Shahid Afridi to lead Pakistan at World Twenty20

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Afridi has been picked to lead Pakistan in the World Twenty20 Championship in West Indies later next month: PCB

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Shahid Afridi to lead Pakistan at World Twenty20

March 26 2010

Draft of 18th amendment bill ready: Awan

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Some 100 amendments to over 70 articles of the Constitution have reportedly been suggested.

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Draft of 18th amendment bill ready: Awan

March 26 2010

Nato chopper crash in Afghanistan kills one

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“One Turkish soldier has been killed and three injured in the helicopter crash,” said a provincial government spokesman.

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Nato chopper crash in Afghanistan kills one

March 26 2010

Netanyahu returns home with US-Israeli spat unresolved

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The spat erupted when the Israeli government announced new settler construction.

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Netanyahu returns home with US-Israeli spat unresolved

March 26 2010

US to provide $125m for energy, power plans

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Ms Clinton announced the support for Pakistan’s power projects and assistance for the Benazir income support prog.

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US to provide $125m for energy, power plans