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China cancels US military contact
China cancels some military and diplomatic exchanges with the US over Washington's $6.5bn deal to supply Taiwan with arms.
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Democrats 'win more new voters'
As new voter registration ends in several key states, reports suggest the US Democrats have gained more than the Republicans.
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US plan fails to halt shares slide
European and Asian stock markets fall after bank bail-outs in the US and Europe fail to stem fears of slower growth.
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The human cost
'My grandfather jumped off a roof in the 1929 crash'
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Starbucks denies it wastes water
US coffee-shop chain Starbucks defends itself against claims of a serious waste of water by leaving taps running in its stores all day.
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Obama digs up past McCain scandal
US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal.
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Winning the war?
Judging al-Qaeda's strengths and weaknesses
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Shifting grounds
New states come into play as polls swing to Obama
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Ten dead in California bus crash
At least 10 people are killed and many more are injured as a bus en route to a casino overturns in the US state of California.
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Shot Brazilian's mother at UK inquest
The police did nothing wrong in the run-up to the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, a policewoman tells the inquest into his death.
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Dreamworks joins India's Reliance
Steven Spielberg's film studio agrees a joint venture with one of India's largest entertainment conglomerates.
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Appeal denied for 'milkshake murder'
An US woman in Hong Kong loses an appeal against her conviction for bludgeoning her husband after lacing his milkshake.
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Palin case employees to testify
Alaska's attorney general says seven state staff will testify at a probe into alleged abuses of power by Governor Sarah Palin.
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Civil Rights Group Stays Puerto Rican at Heart, but Now Has a Broader Reach
To reflect its expanded mission and client base, the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund is planning to change its name to Latino Justice P.R.L.D.E.F.
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Mexico City Journal: The Right Thing to Wear at the Wrong End of a Gun
As Mexico grapples with an increase in drug-related violence, sales are steadily on the rise at an exclusive boutique, where all the garments are bulletproof.
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Plane's Chicago emergency landing
A British Airways flight made an emergency landing in the US after staff detected a burning smell, the airline says.
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Venezuela Plans Tighter Budget
Citing falling international oil prices, Finance Minister Alí Rodríguez said that Venezuela’s 2009 budget “will have significant restrictions” compared with this year’s plan.
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Obama rejects terror link 'smear'
US Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama hits back at Republican "smears" he associated with terrorists.
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Lula seeks Brazil local vote gain
Polls close in Brazil's local elections that are expected to boost President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's ruling party.
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