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US fury at Mexico consular deaths
Three people connected to the US consulate in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez have been killed, the White House says.
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Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.
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Colombians Vote In Test For Uribe Allies
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombians voted in congressional elections on Sunday in a harbinger of May's ballot to replace President Alvaro Uribe, who will step down after two terms dominated by his war on leftist rebels.
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US woman freed in Vilks 'death plot'
A US woman held in Ireland over an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist is freed, as three others are still questioned.
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Deadly legacy
Ridding Falklands of its landmines, 30 years after war
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Avalanche hits snowmobile rally
An avalanche hits an unauthorised snowmobile rally in Canada, killing at least three people and triggering a search.
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US bank regulation bill expected
A new bill to tighten regulation of US banks is due to be unveiled, but it may struggle to get backing in the Senate.
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At Least 3 Snowmobilers Dead in Canadian Avalanche
REVELSTOKE, British Columbia (AP) -- An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.
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Venezuela's Chavez: Internet Should Be Regulated
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called for regulation of the Internet on Saturday while demanding authorities crack down on a critical news Web site that he accused of spreading false information.
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Colombia set for legislative poll
Colombians are set to vote in legislative elections that may indicate how the May presidential election will shape up.
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Venezuela's Chavez: Internet Should Be Regulated
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called for regulation of the Internet on Saturday while demanding authorities crack down on a critical news Web site that he accused of spreading false information.
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US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
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Yes, we Kenco
New US movement tells politicians to smell the coffee
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Gum disease 'link' to early birth
Successful treatment for gum disease cuts the risk of pregnant women giving birth early, say US researchers.
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Venezuela Seizes 2 Tons of Cocaine Hidden at Port
CARACAS (AP) -- A Venezuelan police official says security forces have seized two tons of cocaine that was intended to be smuggled to the Netherlands.
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Acapulco drug violence kills 13
Thirteen people are killed in an outbreak of drug-related violence in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco, officials say.
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US returns sarcophagus to Egypt
A 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus stolen from Egypt more than 125 years ago is returned from the US.
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Cocaine found in Colombia artwork
Colombian police find 16kg (35lb) of cocaine inside replicas of sculptures by artist Fernando Botero being shipped to Spain.
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China Delivers Venezuela Jets For Anti - Drugs Fight
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela on Saturday tested six training and light attack jets bought from China for defense and anti-drugs flights in a deal that dodges an embargo banning sales of U.S. weapons parts to oil exporter Venezuela.
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Thirteen Killed In Crime Wave At Mexico's Acapulco
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Thirteen people were killed in and around the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco early on Saturday in apparent drug-related violence, with four victims found beheaded, security officials said.
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