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French Police Find Bomb Making Materials

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
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French police have found bomb making materials and weapons as part of an investigation into a suspected terrorist cell. 3342654 Paris prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters Wednesday that police recovered several items, including potassium nitrate, sulfur, saltpeter, pressure cookers and headlight bulbs – all products and instruments that are useful for the manufacture of what […]

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Turkish Military Chief Warns of Greater Response to Further Syrian Shelling

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
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The head of Turkey’s armed forces says the military will respond with greater force if shelling from across the border in Syria continues. General Necdet Ozel issued the warning Wednesday during a visit to the Turkish border village of Akcakale, where cross-border shelling killed five people last week. Turkey responded to the Syrian shelling with […]

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Doctors Remove Bullet from Pakistan Girl Activist

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
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Doctors in Pakistan have successfully removed a bullet from a 14-year-old girl shot by the Taliban for speaking out against the militant group and promoting education for women. Malala Yousufzai was in critical condition after gunmen shot her in the head and neck while boarding a school bus in Swat Valley Tuesday. Two other girls […]

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Indonesia Uncovers ‘Credible’ Terror Threat to Bali Bombing Anniversary

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
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Indonesian police say they have uncovered “credible evidence” of a planned terror attack on dignitaries attending a Friday ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the deadly Bali bombings. Bali police chief I Ketut Untung Yoga Ana said Wednesday that the country’s security has been raised to its highest level ahead of the ceremony on […]

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Russian Court Hears Pussy Riot Appeal

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
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A Russian court has opened an appeal hearing for members of a punk band who were sentenced to two years prison for holding an unsanctioned anti-Kremlin protest at a Moscow cathedral. The three female punk rockers from the band Pussy Riot were convicted in August of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. The Moscow City Court […]

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China’s Central Banker Pulls Out of IMF Meeting in Tokyo

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 4:15 am (UTC-5)
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China has decided not to send its most senior finance officials to this week’s meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Tokyo, as a territorial dispute continues to strain diplomatic relations between the two Asian powers. The IMF said Wednesday that People’s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan is canceling his appearance due to what […]

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U.S. Lawmakers to Probe Libya Attack

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
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U.S. lawmakers are set to hold a hearing into the attack last month on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which left the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans dead. Ahead of the hearing Wednesday by the Republican-led House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, senior State Department officials gave reporters a detailed account of the […]

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Toyota Recalls 7.4 Million Cars for Faulty Power Window Switch

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
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Toyota is recalling more than 7.4 million vehicles worldwide because of a fire hazard caused by a faulty power window switch in over a dozen models. The Japanese automaker said Wednesday the switch for the driver’s side window did not have grease applied evenly during production, creating friction and sometimes smoke. No crashes or injuries […]

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McGrady Becomes Latest NBA Star to Play in China

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
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Seven-time National Basketball Association All-Star Tracy McGrady is the latest U.S. player to spend the twilight of his career shooting hoops in China. The 15-year NBA veteran wrote in a blog post on Tuesday that he is excited to play for the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles, who have offered him a one-year contract. The 33-year-old is […]

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China’s Central Banker Pulls Out of IMF Meeting in Tokyo

Posted October 10th, 2012 at 12:20 am (UTC-5)
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China has decided not to send its most senior finance officials to this week’s meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Tokyo, as a territorial dispute continues to strain diplomatic relations between the two Asian powers. The IMF said Wednesday that People’s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan is canceling his appearance due to what […]

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