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Posted 2008-05-12
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Iran says to sue U.S. and Britain over mosque blast

TEHRAN, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Iran's judiciary said on Monday it would file international lawsuits against the United States and Britain, accusing them of providing financial support to those behind a blast in a mosque that killed 14 people. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
at 9:05 am EDT

Cablevision to acquire 97 pct of Newsday

, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Cablevision Systems Corp said on Monday it will acquire a 97 percent stake in Newsday media group through a partnership with Tribune company in a $650 million transaction. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Developing countries eye nuclear power: report

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — More than 40 developing countries have recently approached United Nations officials to express interest in starting nuclear power programs, the Washington Post reported on Monday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
at 6:05 am EDT

China floats inviting Dalai Lama to Olympics: Tibet MP

TAIPEI, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — A senior Chinese official has asked whether Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama would agree to attend the Beijing Olympics to ease recent tensions, a Tibet government-in-exile legislator said on Monday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Death toll in Lebanon mountain battle at 36

BEIRUT, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — At least 36 people were killed in fierce clashes on Sunday between Hezbollah gunmen and supporters of a pro-government Druze leader in mountains east of Beirut, security sources said on Monday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Strong earthquake hits southwest China

BEIJING, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — An earthquake measuring 7.5 rocked China's Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Chengdu, the U.S. Geological Survey said on its Web site. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Taliban deliver silent death threats after midnight

KHOST, Afghanistan, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Afghans call them 'night letters' -- notes scattered or pushed under doorways by Taliban militants in the dead of night, threatening villagers' lives if they cooperate with foreign forces and the government. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-11
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Tornadoes kill 21, injure hundreds in U.S

ATLANTA, May 11, 2008 (Reuters) — Tornadoes killed at least 21 people and injured hundreds as they ripped through the central and southeastern United States over the weekend, destroying homes, overturning cars and downing trees and power lines. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-11
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Key al Qaeda member killed in Afghanistan: Web

KABUL, May 11, 2008 (Reuters) — A prominent member of al Qaeda was killed in fighting with U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan, the group said in a statement posted on an Islamist website on Sunday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-11
at 10:05 am EDT

Iran, IAEA to resume nuclear talks on Monday: report

TEHRAN, May 11, 2008 (Reuters) — Iran and the U.N. nuclear agency watchdog will resume talks on Tehran's disputed nuclear program in the Iranian capital on Monday, an Iranian official was quoted as saying on Sunday. ... > full story