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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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Georgia votes in tense parliamentary polls

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 01, 2012

Georgia voted on Monday, October 1, in parliamentary polls with the ruling party facing a billionaire-led opposition in...

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Powerful typhoon kills two, hurts scores in Japan

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 01, 2012

Powerful Typhoon Jelawat (Philippine codename Lawin) hit the Japanese mainland Sunday, sparking the evacuation of...

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Paul Ryan admits Romney pre-debate 'missteps'

by  Agence France-Presse  on  October 01, 2012

Paul Ryan acknowledged "missteps" Sunday, September 30, in the Republican presidential campaign, as the party struggled...

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Global warming will make fish smaller

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 30, 2012

Global warming will reduce fish size, according to scientists

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