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Chinese govt ships in waters of disputed isles: Japan

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

Chinese government ships were back in waters around Japanese-controlled islands Tuesday, October 2, the Japanese...

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3 al-Qaeda suspects plotting south Yemen attack killed in raid

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

Yemeni forces killed three suspected Al-Qaeda militants in a raid on their hideout in Aden, foiling a major plot to...

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Great Barrier Reef coral halved in 27 years

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost more than half its coral cover in the past 27 years due to storms, poisonous...

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Celebrity endorsements, zero effect

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

US voters feel no celebrity pressure or influence when it comes to their choice of President

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Air strike kills children as Syrian war rages

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

Shelling and air raids killed dozens of Syrian civilians, including children, on Monday, October 1, a watchdog said,...

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Pope's butler to take stand in 'Vatileaks' trial

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI's former butler Paolo Gabriele takes the stand on Tuesday, October 2, at his historic trial for...

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36 killed in Hong Kong ferry collision: official

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 02, 2012

(UPDATED) Thirty six people were killed when a ferry and a pleasure craft collided off Hong Kong, officials said

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Moscow court adjourns Pussy Riot appeal to October 10

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 01, 2012

(UPDATED) A Russian court on Monday, October 1, adjourned to October 10 the appeal of three female members of punk band...

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Bangladesh deploys troops after new attacks on Buddhists

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 01, 2012

Bangladesh sent in troops to guard Buddhist neighborhoods Monday, October 1, after Muslim mobs carried out fresh...

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Japan PM adds China balm in cabinet reshuffle

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 01, 2012

(UPDATED) Japan's unpopular prime minister reshuffled his cabinet Monday, picking a woman with Beijing-friendly...

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