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World spotlight from NPR Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from attack, state TV reported, as an air force commander boasted that the country could deter any military strike by Israel. Irish Republican Army dissidents left a 400-pound car bomb outside police reform headquarters in Belfast but the homemade device failed to detonate, Northern Ireland's police commander said Sunday. Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the death toll from a huge gas explosion in a northern Chinese mine jumped to 87 — the deadliest blast to hit the beleaguered industry in nearly two years. |
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World Chinese activist Huang Qi gets a three-year prison term for "illegally holding state secrets", but few details are released. England star David Beckham says he is proud of LA Galaxy despite their MLS Cup final defeat to Real Salt Lake in a penalty shoot-out. The trial of former jailer Comrade Duch, the first in Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal, enters its final stages. Indian PM Manmohan Singh begins a visit to the US for talks expected to be dominated by Afghanistan and nuclear issues. A meeting of Chinese and North Korean defence chiefs pledges close ties ahead of new nuclear talks efforts. EuropeA run-off vote is expected in Romania after none of the 12 candidates won outright in the presidential election's first round. Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen is to visit areas in the Republic hit by last weeks floods. Hopes are boosted for success at the Copenhagen climate summit as it emerges more than 60 state leaders are expected to attend. Russia has turned into a "criminal state", according to the man who was once its leading foreign investor. Andy Murray makes a winning start in the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena with victory over Juan Martin del Potro. Canada Hundreds of people on south Vancouver Island forced from their homes by flooding have been allowed to return, but most won't be able to stay because of damage to their houses. The outspoken wife of former Liberal leader Stéphane Dion has written a scathing letter in which she questions Michael Ignatieff's ability to lead the party out its current woes. Canadian officials have halted the transfer of prisoners to Afghanistan's intelligence service "more than one time," because of the possibility of torture, Canada's chief of defence staff said Sunday. Police have released the names of three young women killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Calgary on Saturday afternoon, but have yet to reveal the name of a fourth woman who died. Two people are taken into custody after a drive-by shooting in Hanover, Ont., about 100 kilometres northwest of Kitchener. Australia-Pacific Australian authorities have intercepted a boat carrying suspected asylum seekers 100 nautical miles north-west of Derby in Western Australia. Police will investigate an intimidating email sent to a Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteer firefighter just before she gave evidence to the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. A new representative body for Indigenous Australians is a joke that will not achieve anything, Indigenous leader Tracker Tilmouth says. Dozens of fires continue to burn out of control across New South Wales despite the cooler conditions. South Australian Premier Mike Rann says he will sue for libel over allegations that he had an affair with a parliamentary bar waitress. |
Middle EastProgress has been made in efforts to release captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, President Shimon Peres says. The Iraq war inquiry will result in a "full and insightful" account of events surrounding the conflict, the UK probe's chairman pledges. Iran begins five days of war games to simulate strikes on its nuclear sites, warning it will retaliate if attacked. Iranian ex-vice-president Mohammed Ali Abtahi is bailed pending an appeal of a jail sentence for fomenting unrest. Asia-PacificTwenty-one people abducted in the southern Philippines are found dead in a row linked to upcoming elections, the military says. China's Haitong Securities says it will buy a 53% stake in Hong Kong's Taifook Securities for 1.82bn Hong Kong dollars. The trial of former jailer Comrade Duch, the first in Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal, enters its final stages. Thailand's economy grows for the second straight quarter, boosted by a strong recovery in the country's manufacturing sector. Chinese activist Huang Qi gets a three-year prison term for "illegally holding state secrets", but few details are released. South-AsiaHopes are boosted for success at the Copenhagen climate summit as it emerges more than 60 state leaders are expected to attend. India's opposition reacts angrily to reports its leaders are blamed in an inquiry into the demolition of the Babri Masjid mosque. Indian PM Manmohan Singh begins a visit to the US for talks expected to be dominated by Afghanistan and nuclear issues. Clashes erupt between Sri Lankan and Afghan refugees at Australia's Christmas Island immigration centre. BusinessThe Borders bookshop chain in the UK has appointed advisers to try to find a buyer for the business. The price of gold hits a new all-time high, boosted by continued concerns about the weakening dollar. Business closures in the North East left Northumbrian Water with bad debts of £1.7m in the six months to September. China's Haitong Securities says it will buy a 53% stake in Hong Kong's Taifook Securities for 1.82bn Hong Kong dollars. |
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