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Lenin statue vandalized in Kiev

A rally was held to celebrate the reconstruction of Vladimir Lenin's monument in Kiev. KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian nationalists hurled red paint at a restored monument to Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin moments after it was...

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China to Keep Stimulus Through 2010

By ANDREW BATSON BEIJING -- The ruling Politburo of China's Communist Party met Friday to discuss economic policy for next year, and decided it would "maintain the continuity and stability of economic policies, and continue to...

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'Obama Girl,' Wrong Seat at the Wrong Time

Bombarded by Media and Public, the Chinese University Student Begs for Privacy A good-looking Chinese university student in Shanghai pleaded for privacy after becoming the focus of Internet buzz in the past week. U.S. President...

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Secret Service: officers didn't verify crashers

WASHINGTON -- The head of the Secret Service says his agency failed to verify whether a Virginia couple was on the guest list when they crashed a White House state dinner. Director Mark Sullivan said Friday the agency is deeply...

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German Minister Resigns Over Afghanistan

Michael Sohn/Associated Press German Labor Minister Franz Josef Jung announced his resignation during a news conference in Berlin Friday. German Labor Minister Franz Josef Jung resigned Friday after revelations about his...

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UK Afghan troop level satisfactory: navy chief

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has as many troops in Afghanistan as its defense chiefs want, the head of Britain's Royal Navy said on Friday, distancing himself from criticism of the government by the former head of the army.

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French PM says open to selling warship to Russia

RAMBOUILLET, France, Nov 27 (Reuters) - France is studying the possible sale of a Mistral class warship to Russia, despite concerns expressed by Georgia, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on Friday.

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US says Sudan's 2010 elections in doubt

Sudan may be unable to hold credible elections in coming months because the ruling party and opposition cannot agree on ground rules for the polls, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. At the end of a trip to Sudan by...

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Stroger to stay on ballot as opponent drops protest

Posted by John Byrne at 12:24 p.m. Cook County Board President Todd Stroger will remain on the Feb. 2 Democratic primary ballot after an opponent ended her attempt to knock him off the ballot today. Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy...

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Eq. Guinea Leader Expected to Win Near 100 Percent

Equatorial Guinea leader expects to win nearly all votes amid oil wealth and killer poverty By MICHELLE FAUL Associated Press Writer JOHANNESBURG November 27, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment FILE - In this Friday,...

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