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Shot Pakistani girl shows improvement: military

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 14, 2012

A Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban showed signs of improvement by moving her limbs Saturday,...

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Chinese political system could 'blow up', says US academic

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 13, 2012

China's political system could "blow up", says a US academic

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Afghan students pray for Pakistani's recovery

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 13, 2012

Schools in Afghanistan open with special prayers for the quick recovery of a Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by...

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Beverage groups sue over New York 'supersize' ban

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 13, 2012

A US beverage industry group and other businesses file a lawsuit against the administration of New York Mayor Michael...

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Shot fired at Obama campaign office: reports

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 13, 2012

Police say a shot was fired at a campaign office for President Barack Obama in the western US state of Colorado,...

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EU Nobel prize earns praise and ridicule

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 13, 2012

Europe's leaders hail Friday's award of the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the EU in recognition of 60 years without war...

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Iraq to buy 28 training jets for $1B: Czech minister

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 12, 2012

Iraq will buy 28 Czech-made L-159 training jets valued at $1 billion, Czech Defence Minister Alexandr Vondra said

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Japan's TEPCO admits downplaying tsunami risk

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 12, 2012

An operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant admitted playing down tsunami risk for fear of the financial and regulatory...

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Western powers to 'pay a price' for sanctions: Iran

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 12, 2012

Iran warned that the West would "pay a price" for sanctions due to its nuclear program, while vowing to stem a severe...

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Vatican prosecutors may appeal pope butler sentence

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 12, 2012

Vatican spokesman said the pope is "very likely" to pardon the former butler who stole confidential papers

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