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Georgia and Russia declare ceasefireguardian.co.uk - 2 hours agoThe Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, has signed a ceasfire pact to end hostilities in Georgia. The deal calls for Russian troops to pull back from Georgia but also grants them limited patrols inside the country.Russian president signs Georgia peace plan: Kremlin AFPRussian president signs Georgia peace plan RIA NovostiReuters - ABC Online - euronews - Radio Australiaall 2,031 news articles » हिन्दी में »
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Saudi intelligence chief in Pakistan amid Musharraf crisis: officialAFP - 1 hour agoISLAMABAD (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief dashed to Pakistan for talks with the government over its plans to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, a senior official said Saturday.Charges drawn up against Pakistan's Musharraf ReutersPakistan rupee ends at record low for fifth time Economic TimesGulfNews - BBC News - New York Times - Hinduall 2,895 news articles »
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CPI(M) congratulates Nepal's first PM PrachandaHindu - 42 minutes agoNew Delhi (PTI): The CPI(M) on Saturday congratulated Nepal's Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, on being elected as the first prime minister of the new Himalayan republic and urged all political parties in the country to ...Former Nepal Rebel Prachanda Chosen as Prime Minister (Update1) BloombergGuerrilla chief to head government in Nepal International Herald TribuneVoice of America - BBC News - Financial Times - Reuters Indiaall 388 news articles » हिन्दी में »
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Bush searches for best way to respond to RussiaThe Associated Press - 30 minutes agoCRAWFORD, Texas (AP) - President Bush and his national security team are scrambling to find the best response to Russia's invasion of Georgia, an act of aggression "completely unacceptable to the free nations of the world.Russia Signs Georgian Cease-Fire Agreement Voice of AmericaGeorgia Signs Cease-fire; US Presses Russia to Withdraw New York TimesThe Post - People's Daily Online - GulfNews - International Herald Tribuneall 4,210 news articles »
Baltimore Sun
Storm Fay to become hurricane threat to Cuba and USReuters - 1 hour agoBy Manuel Jimenez SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - The sixth storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season dumped torrential rain on the Dominican Republic and vulnerable Haiti on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane threatening Cuba and the United ...Tropical Storm Fay soaks Haiti, Dominican The Associated PressTropical Storm Fay Emerges Over Dominican Republic Hartford CourantMarco Island Sun Times - Edmonton Sun - New York Times - Bay News 9all 1,045 news articles »
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Ukraine seeks integration into European missile defenseRIA Novosti - 2 hours agoMOSCOW/KIEV, August 16 (RIA Novosti) - Ukraine may integrate its early warning missile system with Europe or propose other countries use its missile defense capabilities, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Saturday.Russia could strike Poland over US shield - Ifax Reuters IndiaRussia Lashes Out on Missile Deal New York Timeseuronews - Radio Netherlands - The Associated Press - Financial Timesall 1,837 news articles »
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Ukraine says ready to work with West on missile defenceMalaysia Star - 4 hours agoKIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Saturday it was ready to make its missile warning systems available for Western countries after Russia announced it was pulling out of a long-term cooperation agreement involving them.Russian-Georgian conflict scrambles strategic map of Europe International Herald TribuneUkraine ready to work with West on missile defence ABC Onlineguardian.co.uk - Wall Street Journal - USA Todayall 820 news articles »
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Shia pilgrims killed in BaghdadBBC News - 4 hours agoAt least six people have been killed in a car bomb attack against Shia pilgrims in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. At least 10 people were injured in the blast in the capital.Iraq boosts pilgrimage security as bombers strike ReutersCar bombing targets Iraq pilgrims Aljazeera.netAFP - Xinhua - CNN International - International Herald Tribuneall 909 news articles »
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Obama's Well-Oiled MachineWashington Post - 2 hours agoBy David S. Broder CHICAGO -- While Barack Obama and his family were sunning on the beach in Hawaii last week, it was full speed ahead at his headquarters here.Op-Ed Contributor The Denver Accords New York TimesClinton's name to be presented to convention ReutersGulfNews - The Associated Press - Los Angeles Times - Sydney Morning Heraldall 2,375 news articles »
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Mbeki says Zimbabwe deal possible before summit endsAFP - 1 hour agoJOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African President Thabo Mbeki said Saturday a deal to end Zimbabwe's crisis could be reached this weekend during a regional summit with the country's political rivals in attendance.Zimbabwean opposition says talks resumed International Herald TribuneZimbabwe Power-Sharing Talks to Resume Voice of AmericaWashington Post - Aljazeera.net - PRESS TV - Times Onlineall 817 news articles »
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French foreign minister to meet Dalai Lama: aideAFP - 14 Aug 2008PLOURAY, France (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner will meet the Dalai Lama next week, according to a close aide of the Tibetan spiritual leader, at the risk of drawing an angry reaction from China.French minsiter plans to meet Dalai Lama Expressindia.comDalai Lama Urges World Community to Accept China into Its Ranks Voice of AmericaNew York Times - Reuters UK - BBC News - Daily Timesall 670 news articles »
Telegraph.co.uk
Thailand Wonders if This Is the End for Former Prime MinisterVoice of America - 21 hours agoBy Ron Corben Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has fled Thailand to avoid corruption charges. Many of his supporters say this is the end of the controversial billionaire's political career, but some opposition leaders and political analysts say ...Thailand to continue Thaksin trial Aljazeera.netThai court denies Thaksin bid to stop graft trial guardian.co.ukRadio Australia - International Herald Tribune - BBC News - AFPall 1,266 news articles »
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Rescued climbers 'could have suffocated'ABC Online - 2 hours agoThe climbers are due to arrive back home in Sydney on Sunday. (AAP: Dr Trevor Chinn) Six Australian climbers rescued after spending two nights trapped on a New Zealand mountain side say snow levels were so high, they could have suffocated.Australian climbers found alive in New Zealand danger zone The AustralianAussie climbers safe and well TVNZHindustan Times - International Herald Tribune - Scotsman - The Ageall 333 news articles »
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Hamas accuses PA of crackdown on West Bank charitiesXinhua - 2 hours agoRAMALLAH, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Islamic Hamas movement on Saturday said the Palestinian Authority (PA) keeps on a campaign to shut down charities and local aid organizations in West Bank.Fatah agrees to take part in national committee alongside Hamas Ha'aretzEXCLUSIVE-Palestinians to get basic flak jackets, ending row ReutersWashington Post - AFP - Jerusalem Post - Bloombergall 619 news articles »
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Afghan militants kill aid workersFinancial Times - 13 hours agoBy Jon Boone Three female international aid workers and their Afghan driver were murdered by insurgents yesterday just 50km outside Kabul.Afghans fear aid group exodus Canada.comWorking in non-violent ways Ottawa CitizenInternational Herald Tribune - guardian.co.uk - Globe and Mail - Independentall 963 news articles »
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NAJIB: BN expects tough battle, but confident of winning Permatang ...New Straits Times - 2 hours agoDatuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today Barisan Nasional (BN) expects a tough battle in the Aug 26 Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election but is confident of winning the three-corner fight.Malaysia's Anwar bids for seat, battle lines drawn ReutersMalaysia's opposition leader files for by-election The Associated PressZee News - Hindu - Monsters and Critics.com - Bernamaall 182 news articles »
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22 Tiger rebels killed: Sri Lanka militaryAFP - 5 hours agoCOLOMBO (AFP) - Twenty-two Tamil rebels have died in fresh ground battles in war-torn northern Sri Lanka as soldiers move closer to the insurgents' political stronghold, the military said Saturday.Military: Fighting in northern Sri Lanka kills 22 International Herald TribuneState radio: Life back to normal in N Sri Lanka XinhuaBBC News - Reuters India - Times Now.tv - The Associated Pressall 194 news articles »
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Stay out of proceedings against Musharraf: BidenHindu - 10 hours agoWashington (PTI): A senior Democratic leader has termed the proceedings against President Pervez Musharraf "a matter to be decided by the Pakistani people" and asked the Bush administration to stay out of it.US cautious amid Musharraf resignation reports AFPPitfalls of close ties to Musharraf offer US a lesson Financial TimesTimes of India - guardian.co.uk - CNN International - The Postall 121 news articles »
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Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 33rd death ...Times of India - 7 hours agoDHAKA: The 33rd death anniversary of Bangladesh's founding leader Shekih Mujibur Rahman is being observed across Bangladesh today.Homage paid to Mujibur Rahman HinduNation remembers its founder leader GulfNewsZee News - Fresh News - The Daily Star - Saipan Tribuneall 39 news articles »
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Lebanon protesters demand Islamist suspects be freedAFP - 15 Aug 2008BEIRUT (AFP) - Relatives of suspected members of an Islamist group that battled the Lebanese army last year staged protests on Friday demanding their release from jail.At Least 10 Dead in Lebanon Bombing New York TimesAt least 10 dead in Lebanon bombing International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - guardian.co.uk - NDTV.com - Daily Timesall 144 news articles »
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