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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:34:38 GMT+00:00

Iranian Commander Announces Air Defense Maneuvers
Voice of America
A top Iranian military commander is saying, Saturday, that the country's defense forces will conduct air defense maneuvers during the coming week. Iran's announcement comes after representatives of six world powers expressed disappointment, Friday, ...
Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sitesThe Associated Press
Iran to hold war games to protect atom plantsReuters
Iran to hold drill to protect nuke sitesJerusalem Post
RIA Novosti -Wall Street Journal -Fars News Agency
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:32:23 GMT+00:00

'Iran shows good will by offering to buy nuclear fuel'
PRESS TV
While nuclear negotiations between Iran and the West have yet to yield a final result, a senior Iranian lawmaker says Tehran's choice to buy its required high-enriched uranium is a sign of 'good will'. Speaking to Iran's Student News Agency (ISNA) on ...
U.N. Official Seeks Global Action on IranWall Street Journal
Frustration as Iran Stalls on DealNew York Times
Major World Powers Dislike Nuclear Response From IranVoice of America
CNN International -BBC News -Reuters
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:24:27 GMT+00:00

Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire
The Associated Press
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip â Hamas announced Saturday evening that it has reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks. Hamas has mostly refrained from firing rockets ...
Hamas: Palestinian groups in Gaza agree not to fire rocketsJerusalem Post
Palestinian panel to sidestep voteWashington Post
Hamas, factions agree on halting Gaza rocket-fireXinhua
BBC News -AFP -Ynetnews
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:12:38 GMT+00:00

The Prize is India
Newsweek
At one level the administration is being extremely friendly. India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh comes to Washington this week for the first official state visit of the Obama presidency. There will be toasts and celebrations and many nice words said ...
Indian PM leaves on first state visit of USAFP
US visit to 'renew partnership'GulfNews
PREVIEW-India PM heads to US in test of ties with ObamaReuters
Wall Street Journal -Times of India -Hindu
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:51:32 GMT+00:00

Obama Touts Asia Trade for US Economic Recovery
Voice of America
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Mr. Obama stressed that the US needs to place a greater emphasis on exports in order for the economy to grow. Mr. Obama says Asia does the most trade with the US and that the US could gain economically from ...
Obama Calls for More U.S. Exports to AsiaWall Street Journal
Obama Says Asia Trip Focused on Economy and Creating US JobsBloomberg
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economyThe Associated Press
Telegraph.co.uk -Washington Post -BBC News
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:47:44 GMT+00:00

Sri Lanka to open refugee camps ahead of polls
Reuters
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka said on Saturday it will allow greater freedom of movement to refugees held in military-guarded camps from next month, after facing pressure to speed up resettlement of thousands of Tamils ...
Sri Lanka 'to free Tamil refugees'Aljazeera.net
Sri Lanka to relax Tamil camp restrictionsABC Online
Tamil activists' shock on return to JaffnaBBC News
AFP -Xinhua -Bloomberg
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:50:28 GMT+00:00

Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Benedict XVI share 'cordial' talks
Telegraph.co.uk
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Benedict XVI took significant steps on Saturday to heal the rift between their respective faiths. By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent, in Rome The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Benedict XVI ...
Pope, Anglican Leader Meet, Agree to Strengthen RelationshipBloomberg
Pope and Anglican Primate meet for 20 minutes, say dialogue will continueCatholic News Agency
Rowan Williams and the Pope in historic meetTimes Online
The Associated Press -United Press International -Reuters
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:44:57 GMT+00:00

Coal mine blast kills 42 in China, 66 trapped
The Associated Press
HARBIN, China â Rescuers working in frigid cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed trapped a third of a mile (half a kilometer) underground after a huge gas explosion Saturday ripped through a coal mine in northern China, killing at least ...
China mine explosion kills 42, traps 66Reuters
China Coal-Mine Explosion Death Toll Rises to 42Bloomberg
Deadly mine blast traps dozens in north-eastern ChinaBBC News
CBC.ca -United Press International -ToTheCenter.com (blog)
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Posted On: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:03 GMT+00:00

Herman Van Rompuy and Baroness Ashton: the EU's perfect couple of nobodies
Telegraph.co.uk
The big winners in last week's EU carve-up may not have famous names or stellar CVs â but that's what made them ideal candidates for their new jobs, says William Langley. By William Langley Ae_STnSfter all the years of doubt and hesitation, ...
Chinese premier congratulates Rompuy on election as full-time EU presidentXinhua
Profile: First EU President Herman van RompuyBBC News
New EU president raises fears in aspirant TurkeyReuters
guardian.co.uk -Voice of America -Bloomberg
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Posted On: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:13 GMT+00:00

Children's Rights Still Violated 20 Years After Convention
Voice of America
Nations are staging special events to mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which came into force on November 20, 1989. Photo: AP "One of these problems is children's physical abuse. In schools, they hit children, ...
UN official urges countries to learn from Cuba on children's protectionXinhua
UN marks 20 years of Convention on Rights of the ChildBBC News
UN urges help for 1 billion deprived childrenThe Associated Press
Bloomberg -AllAfrica.com -Aljazeera.net
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