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- US military chief says attacking Iran would be extremely stressful
Denmark News.Net
America's military chief has dampened expectations that the United States is preparing a military attack on Iran.
- Family says bulldozer driver not a terrorist
Denmark News.Net
The family of a 30-year old East Jerusalem man who went amok Wenesday with a bulldozer, killing three people, say he was not a terrorist.
- Obama man stresses importance of dialogue with Iran
Denmark News.Net
One of Barack Obama's senior foreign policy advisers has said the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran is the biggest threat facing the world.
- McCain anti-Russia comments re-emerge
Denmark News.Net
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed US presidential candidate John McCain's pledge to seek Russia's explusion from the G8 if he is elected.
- Over 18,000 UK women trafficked by sex gangs
Denmark News.Net
Police in Britain have warned that teenage girls are being abducted and trafficked around the country for sex.
- Jungle rebels tricked into freeing hostages
CNN
Government spies pull a fast one on FARC rebels Agents wormed way into rebel leadership, positioned hostages for rescue Hostages whisked away on helicopter that rebels think is one of theirs About 60...
- Brazil to become grain bank for the world
Denmark News.Net
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced an initiative, involving an investment of US$49 billion, to make Brazil the 'granary of the...
- Anwar vows to take control of Malaysia
Denmark News.Net
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has fought back at sodomy claims against him by saying he will soon seize power from the government.
- Tsvangarai refuses to talk to Mugabe
Denmark News.Net
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has rejected talks on a unity government.
- Palestinian man rams Israelis with bulldozer
Denmark News.Net
A Palestinian man has killed three people and injured more than 40 after driving his bulldozer into cars and buses.
- Pakistan to host hockey tournament in memory of Benazir
Denmark News.Net
Pakistan's hockey chief Thursday promised to host an international tournament next summer in the memory of former premier Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated last year.
- Pakistan troops hunting border rebels
Denmark News.Net
Heavily armed Pakistani troops have patrolled the deserted bazaar of a town at the Pakistan border area, in a search for militant suspects.
- Fires re-ignite in Big Sur area of California
Denmark News.Net
Fires in California which appeared to be subsiding have flared again.
- Volcano leads to evacuations in Chile
Denmark News.Net
Chile has evacuated people from the area of the Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active.
- Concentrated fighting breaks out in Somalia
Denmark News.Net
Heavy fighting in Somalia has left at least 47 people dead.
- Hague court releases accused child soldier recruiter
Denmark News.Net
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has ordered the release of its first suspect since its establishment in 2002.
- Chad army attacks followers of spiritual leader
Denmark News.Net
The Chadian army has killed more than 60 followers of the Muslim spiritual leader Ahmat Ismael Bichara.
- Texas man freed by DNA after 15 years in prison
New York Post
A Texas man who spent more than 15 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of kidnapping and robbery raised both arms skyward and collapsed in his mother's embrace Thursday after...
- Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dies
MSNBC
Larry Harmon wasn't the first man to play Bozo the Clown, but he was one of the most prominent. He later licensed the character to TV stations and other entities.
- Serena books showdown with Venus
BBC
Serena Williams will face sister Venus for the third time in a Wimbledon final after bringing Zheng Jie's incredible run to an end with a 6-2 7-6 (7-5) win. The sixth seed powered into a 5-2 lead...
- Island politicians last night vowed to oppose any attempt to merge their local health boards with larger mainland authorities.
The Herald
Island politicians last night vowed to oppose any attempt to merge their local health boards with larger mainland authorities. Some see the Scottish Government's decision to form partnership...
- Marines to stay longer in southern Afghanistan
Reuters
Some 2,200 U.S. Marines battling insurgents in southern Afghanistan have had their tour of duty extended by 30 days, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
- Pentagon extends tour of Marines in Afghanistan
New York Post
Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said the longer tour does not open the door to an extension beyond the 30 days, nor to the possibility of replacing them with other U.S. troops when they come...
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