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2009-11-18 22:00:47

By-BBC
US President Barack Obama has for the first time admitted that the US will miss the January 2010 deadline he set for closing the Guantanamo Bay prison.

2009-11-18 22:00:47

U.S. ship fends off second pirate attack

By-CNN
(CNN) -- The U.S.-flagged cargo ship Maersk Alabama, which played a central role in a bloody hijacking drama last spring, was attacked again Wednesday. But this time, the container ship fended off the attack by firing back, the European Union's anti-piracy force said.

2009-11-17 22:00:35

Taliban blow up girls' school in Pakistan: officials

By-Yahoo
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) – Taliban militants blew up a girls' school in Pakistan's Khyber district on Tuesday, the third such attack in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan so far this month, officials said.

2009-11-17 22:00:35

Pirates seize N Korea tanker crew

By-BBC
A chemical tanker with a crew of 28 North Koreans has been hijacked by pirates near Somalia, the European Union's naval force says. The MV Theresa VIII, a Singaporean-operated tanker, was taken in the south Somali Basin, 180 nautical miles north west of the Seychelles.

2009-11-16 22:01:13

Apology for kids shipped from Britain to colonies

By-ROD McGUIRK-JILL LAWLESS,Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia – Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a historic apology Monday to thousands of impoverished British children shipped to Australia with the promise of a better life, only to suffer abuse and neglect thousands of miles from home.

2009-11-16 22:01:13

Obama presses China over rights

By-BBC
US President Barack Obama has told China that individual rights and freedoms should be available to all. He told an audience of Chinese students that certain freedoms were universal - and not just limited to Americans.

2009-11-15 22:03:39

Obama begins China visit

By-CNN
(CNN) -- President Obama arrived in China on Sunday, where his visit has created waves -- good and bad. At local markets, Chinese government officials banned a popular Obama shirt over fears that it would offend their guest.

2009-11-15 22:03:39

US demands Afghan 'bribery court'

By-BBC
The Afghan president must set up a "major crimes tribunal" and an anti-corruption commission, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says. She told ABC television that Hamid Karzai "can do better".

2009-11-14 22:00:40

Obama seeks equal partnership in Asia

By-CHARLES HUTZLER-Associated Press Writer
TOKYO – President Barack Obama pressed on with his mission to repair America's global standing, telling Asians he was determined to engage them as equal partners in the economy, diplomacy and security.

2009-11-14 22:00:40

Ethiopia rebels 'capture towns'

By-BBC
Ethnic-Somali rebels in the south-east of Ethiopia say they have launched an offensive against government forces and captured several towns.

2009-11-14 22:00:40

9/11 family members welcome, criticize civilian trials

By-CNN
(CNN) -- Some family members of 9/11 victims welcomed the announcement that five Guantanamo Bay detainees with alleged ties to the attacks will be tried in a New York civilian court, while others blasted the decision.

2009-11-11 22:02:42

Official: Fort Hood suspect asked military to give Muslims an out

By-CNN
Fort Hood, Texas (CNN) -- The suspect in last week's deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood urged in 2007 that Muslims in the U.S. Army be allowed to claim conscientious objector status when it comes to fighting other Muslims in war, a defense official said Tuesday.