White House defends president despite Democrats' loss in local elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. White House Wednesday downplayed the loss of the Democratic Party in the Nov. 3 local elections, saying that it was not related to President Barack Obama's administration.
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Hall of Famer Bing re-elected Detroit mayor
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Professional basketball Hall of Famer Dave Bing has been re-elected Detroit mayor on Tuesday.
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Albanian journalists protest over editor assault
TIRANA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Several hundred Albanian journalists staged a rally on Wednesday in capital city of Tirana, protesting the assault on a newspaper editor.
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Int'l community will not tolerate Israeli violations: Palestine
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Palestine Wednesday called the situation in the Gaza Strip "grave and highly volatile" with continued Israeli crimes, warning that the international community will "no longer tolerate its illegal actions."
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Egypt, Uganda in fresh talks over use of River Nile water
KAMPALA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Egypt and Uganda are in new talks about the use of the River Nile water after previous negotiations with riparian countries failed to reach a compromise, a top Egyptian government official on a visit here said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine vows to pay for Russian natural gas on time
KIEV, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz will pay for Russian gas on time, Energy Minister Yuri Prodan said on Wednesday.
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Flu death toll rises to 86 in Ukraine
KIEV, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine's deadly flu outbreak widened,86 people have died from flu and respiratory infections, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Second A/H1N1 flu fatality confirmed in Finland
HELSINKI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- An eight-year-old girl died from A/H1N1 virus on Monday in Tornio, in northern Finland, Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health confirmed on Wednesday.
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Britain's Conservative party leader announces sovereignty act
LONDON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron on Wednesday announced a British sovereignty act, a new policy on Europe after abandoning his promise of a referendum on the Lisbon treaty, Britain's Sky news reported.
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Health Ministry orders investigation into alleged illegal medical practice
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's Health Ministry said Wednesday it has ordered its Beijing bureau to investigate the Peking University's First Hospital for alleged illegal medical practice that caused the death of a professor.
Cargo ship seized by Israel not carrying weapons: Iranian FM
TEHRAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Wednesday that the cargo ship seized by Israel was not carrying weapons, the official IRNA news agency reported.
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Banned Kenyan attorney general plans to sue U.S.
NAIROBI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's attorney general said on Wednesday that he is seeking legal advice as to whether he can sue the U.S. government for revoking his travel visa.
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U.S. requests WTO panel to rule on China raw materials restrictions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday to establish a dispute settlement panel to rule on China's export restraints on raw materials. But Chinese officials insist that they are consistent...
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Iran, Syria favor regional stability, peace: Iranian FM
TEHRAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Wednesday that Iran and Syria favor regional stability and peace and respect national sovereignty of the neighboring states, the official IRNA news agency reported.
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Urgent: US requests WTO panel to rule on China raw materials restrictions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) --The United States requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday to establish a disputesettlement panel to rule on China's export restraints on raw materials.
New York's attorney general files antitrust lawsuit against Intel
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- New York's attorney general, Andrew M. Cuomo, filed a federal antitrust lawsuit on Wednesday against Intel, charging that the chip maker violated state and federal laws by abusing its dominant position in the chip market.
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Macedonia invites Greek president to visit for better bilateral ties
SKOPJE, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov Wednesday sent an invitation to his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias to visit Macedonia, a move seen as a positive step towards resolution of the long standing name spat between the two...
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7 injured in police-protestors clash in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Some seven people including three policemen were injured as police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse a street demonstration in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on Wednesday, police sources said.
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SocGen gains big profit of 426 mln euros in Q3
PARIS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- French leading bank Societe Generale (SocGen) announced Wednesday its net income of the third quarter soared 132 percent, up to 426 million euros (about 637 million U.S. dollars).
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Canada introduces new employment insurance bill
TORONTO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The federal government of Canada has introduced the Fairness for the Self-Employed Act, a legislation that would extend Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits, including maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care...
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EU grants energy aid to African, Caribbean & Pacific countries
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Wednesday agreed to allocate 200 million euros (295 million U.S. dollars) to the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States to help them gain more access to sustainable and affordable energy...
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Romanian parliament rejects PM-designate,cabinet
BUCHAREST, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Romanian parliament on Wednesday rejected Prime Minister-designate Lucian Croitoru and his proposed cabinet, plunging the eastern European nation deeper into political instability.
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3 killed in family factory explosion in north China
SHIJIAZHUANG, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A boiler in a family factory in north China's Hebei Province exploded Wednesday, leaving three dead and three others injured, local government said.
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148,000 drink drivers punished in China's crackdown
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police have netted and punished 148,000 drink drivers since a nationwide crackdown was launched on Aug. 15.
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Senior official calls on police organs to better serve people
JINGGANGSHAN, Jiangxi, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A senior Chinese official has called on the country's police and other law enforcement organs to improve their capabilities to better serve the people and rely on the people to safeguard social harmony and stability.
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Chinese vice premier meets Papua New Guinean counterpart
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday called for enhanced bilateral relations between China and Papua New Guinea.
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Eurozone industrial producer prices fall in September
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Industrial producer prices in the euro zone fell 0.4 percent in September from the previous month, the European Union (EU)'s statistics bureau Eurostat said Wednesday.
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KFOR to carry out Strong Gate exercise
BELGRADE, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- KFOR multinational troops deployed in the north of Kosovo and Metohija will carry out a regular exercise titled 'Strong Gates' on Thursday and Friday.
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EU approves plans to build Slovak nuclear power plant
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Wednesday approved plans by Czech power group CEZ Bohunice and the Slovakian energy company JAVYS to build and operate a nuclear power plant in Slovakia..
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Croatian, Slovenian PMs sign border arbitration agreement
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor on Wednesday signed a border arbitration agreement between the two countries.
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Erekat: Palestinians accept no middle-ground solutions to settlements
RAMALLAH, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinians reject middle-ground solutions and will not join peace talks with Israel unless the Jewish state completely halts settlement activities, chief Palestinian negotiator said Wednesday.
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China's GDP growth likely to reach double digit again: British expert
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China calls for mutual trust, deeper cooperation in food safty issue
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's quality watchdog called for mutual trust and deeper cooperation between nations concerning the food safety issue at an international meeting held Wednesday in Beijing.
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China's largest inland lake in recovery amid forestation and global warming
XINING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Tibetan herdsman found, to his surprise, the Qinghai Lake was growing.
Top legislator urges independent innovation amid financial crisis
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Wu Bangguo has stressed the importance of independent innovation amid the global financial crisis and called on engineering workers to boost research to serve the country's economic development.
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Iranian lawmaker criticizes Saudi Arabia over pilgrims' fingerprinting
TEHRAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian lawmaker on Wednesday criticized Saudi Arabia over fingerprinting Iranian pilgrims, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
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International mining forum to be held in Mongolia
ULAN BATOR, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- "Discover Mongolia-2009," the seventh international forum of mining investors, is set to open in Ulan Bator.
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HK grants aid to Indonesia's quake-hit area
HONG KONG, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has approved an additional grant of 1.41 million HK dollars (about 181,934 U.S. dollars) in aid to quake-hit Indonesia, according to the HKSAR government website...
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Top legislator Wu Bangguo inspects Chinese Academy of Engineering
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Spread of A/H1N1 flu speeding up in Finland
HELSINKI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu in Finland has increased to 1,100, indicating an accelerating spread of the virus across the country, local media reported Wednesday.
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Iran, Iraq expanding economic, political ties: Larijani
TEHRAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Wednesday that economic and political cooperation between Iran and Iraq is expanding, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
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Washington to take steps to improve ties with Myanmar: U.S. official
YANGON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States is prepared to take steps to improve relationship with Myanmar but the process must be based on reciprocal and concrete efforts by the Myanmar government, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and...
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Hamas warns of elections decree aftermath
GAZA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A senior Hamas official on Wednesday warned of "dangerous consequences" facing the Palestinians if President Mahmoud Abbas went ahead to stage elections without national agreement.
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6 school children drown as boat capsizes in S India
NEW DELHI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- At least six school children have drowned and more than two dozen went missing when a boat they were riding capsized the in Aricode area of Malapurram district in Kerala, southern India, said police.
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Three killed in Iraq's violence
BAGHDAD, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Three people were killed, including a senior police officer and his wife, and nine others wounded in bomb and gunfire attacks near Baghdad and the volatile province of Diyala on Wednesday, police said.
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UN coordinator in Lebanon: UN Resolution 1701 implemented normally
BEIRUT, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams said the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 is taking place normally in south Lebanon despite "the difficult circumstances," local As-Safir newspaper reported...
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Tajikistan to free 10,000 prisoners convicted of minor crimes
ALMATY, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmonhas signed an amnesty measure granting freedom to some 10,000 prisoners, according to reports reaching here from Dushanbe.
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Hundreds of families flee as Muslim rebels seen massing up in S Philippines
COTABATO, Philippines, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of terrified families fled on Wednesday as they seen Muslim rebels massing in remote villages of southern Philippine township of Tulunan, a police official said.
3rd Global Forum on Migration, Development opens in Athens
ATHENS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Third Global Forum on Migration and Development opened here Wednesday with the intention of advancing policies to help migrants settle in their new home countries.
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TV: Four killed in explosion in West Java
JAKARTA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- An explosion killed 4 people in West Java on Wednesday afternoon, local television reported.
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GM decision to not sell Opel unit surprises Russia
MOSCOW, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Russian government was surprised by General Motors' decision to not sell its European Opel unit to the Magna-Sberbank consortium, a spokesman for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
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Gov't: Former Thai PM appointed as adviser of Cambodian PM
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was formally appointed as private adviser of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and the economic adviser of the Royal Government of Cambodia by King Norodom Sihamoni, a statement...
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China human rights situation improved amid global downturn: official
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese official has said that the government's economic stimulus policies and measures aimed at solving livelihood issues amid the global economic downturn have helped secure people's human rights.
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China to reform Supply, Marketing Cooperatives to boost rural economy
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese government approved a plan Wednesday to push forward the reform and development of the country's Supply and Marketing Cooperatives to advance rural economy.
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At least 90 dead in Vietnam floods
At least 90 people have been killed in flooding in central Vietnam sparked by Tropical Storm Mirinae, which slammed into the country this week after pummelling the Philippines, officials said Wednesday.
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Chinese giant to buy US oil assets
Norwegian energy group Statoil said Wednesday it was selling some of its US offshore oil assets to China's state-owned CNOOC, marking the first step by a Chinese energy major into the US market.
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China urges more relief efforts for prolonged drought
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's drought relief office has called for immediate and intensified efforts to fight drought in provinces in south China, which caused water shortage to 2.47 million people.
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Ministry: A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to 15 in Turkey
ANKARA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that four more Turks died of influenza A/H1N1 in Turkey, bringing the A/H1N1 flu death toll to 15.
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DPRK media blast U.S. for finding fault with human rights
PYONGYANG, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- An attempt by the United States and other "hostile forces" to submit the human rights issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the United Nations General Assembly was an "unsavory plot," the official KCNA...
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Minister: Indonesian police, anti-graft body dispute must be ended soon
JAKARTA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economy Hatta Rajasa said on Wednesday that he expected the case of the dispute between police and anti-graft watchdog Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) could be solved soon otherwise it...
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Clinton: Israeli settlement activity not legitimate
CAIRO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States does not accept the legitimacy of Israeli settlement and the peace talks should include the disputed city of Jerusalem, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday.
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Thai minister refuse to resign over shares holding allegation
BANGKOK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Deputy Public Health Minister Manit Nop-a-morn-bo-di said Wednesday he would not resign though the Election Commission (EC) has resolved to resort to the Constitution Court to disqualify him on constitutional violation.
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Global inflation pressure expected to remain muted in near future: official
HONG KONG, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The global inflationary pressure is expected to remain muted in the near future, partly reflecting slow economic recovery, Hong Kong's financial chief John Tsang said Wednesday.
Traffic accidents in Macao down 3% in first 9 months of 2009
MACAO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Macao recorded a total of 9,316 cases of traffic accidents between January and September 2009, dropping by 3 percent over the same period of last year, according to the figures released on Wednesday by the city's Statistics and...
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S Korea's Red Cross seeks medical donations for DPRK aid
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's Red Cross said Wednesday it will meet with local pharmaceutical companies to ask for medical donations which will be used for humanitarian aid to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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One wounded in twin grenade attacks on Afghan police recruitment center
KABUL, Nov. 4 (Xinhua)-- Taliban militants hurled two hand grenades on a police recruitment center in Nimroz province west of Afghanistan Wednesday morning injuring one person, provincial governor Ghulam Dastgir Azad said.
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Philippine military: ASG deserves to be proscribed as terrorist group
MANILA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) is deserved to be proscribed as a terrorist organization as they are responsible for a number of high-profile attacks in the country, a top Philippine military official said on Wednesday.
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Iraqi electoral commission warns parliament of national elections delay
BAGHDAD, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission warned that Thursday (November 5) will be the last day for the lawmakers to agree on an election law, otherwise the country's national elections will have to be delayed.
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Singapore confident of security measures for upcoming APEC summit
SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Singapore said on Wednesday that it is confident about the security measures it has put in place for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.
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Philippine gov't challenges MILF to produce Al Asree
MANILA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government on Wednesday challenged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leadership to prove its sincerity in offering help to authorities in tracking down kidnapped Irish priest Fr. Michael Sinnott by producing...
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44 children missing in past week in Nepali capital
KATHMANDU, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A total of 44 children went missing in a week in Nepali capital Kathmandu, according to a statement issued by the National Center for Children at Risk on Wednesday.
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Philippine gov't negotiator says MILF can help in abduction case
MANILA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A government peace negotiator said on Wednesday the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) can help in the resolution of the abduction case involving Irish priest Fr. Michael Sinnott, who is being held by an armed group in Mindanao...
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Reconstruction underway in Indonesia's quake affected areas
JAKARTA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Reconstruction and rehabilitation in West Sumatra province has been underway with priority on building houses and fully recovering economy, a senior minister said here Wednesday.
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Pakistani army kills 30 Taliban militants
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's security forces advanced into a stronghold of Taliban militants, the town of Ladha, amidst heavy clashes and street fighting during the operation in South Waziristan tribal agency, the army said Wednesday in a...
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Seven Taliban militants surrender to Afghan gov't
KABUL, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Seven Taliban militants laid down arms in Badghis province northwest of Afghanistan while 10 policemen surrendered to the insurgents, Deputy to Provincial governor Abdul Ghani Sabiri said Wednesday.
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Ericsson to modernize Bangladesh's largest mobile operator's network
DHAKA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh's largest mobile operator-- Grameenphone -- has chosen Ericsson Bangladesh Limited to upgrade its mobile soft switch solution for further expansion of network.
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US stock futures higher ahead of Fed decision
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Five British soldiers shot dead in Afghanistan
LONDON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Five British soldiers were killed and several others injured when an Afghan policeman fired on them in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Tuesday afternoon, the British Ministry of Defense confirmed on Wednesday.
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EU urges Kenya to cooperate with ICC prosecutor
NAIROBI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The European Union on Wednesday called on the Kenyan government to cooperate with the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who is due in the country on Thursday.
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Clinton discusses Middle East peace process with Mubarak
CAIRO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who arrived in Cairo on Tuesday night, held talks on Wednesday with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the latest efforts aiming at reviving stalled peace talks between Israel...
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Indian PM says tribal areas cannot be developed under shadow of gun
NEW DELHI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said no sustained economic activity is possible under the shadow of gun in tribal areas, where decades of alienation is taking a "dangerous" turn.
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Security tightened over Indian home minister's visit to India-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) – Security in Jammu, the winter capital of India-controlled Kashmir, has been beefed up Wednesday in view of Indian Home Minister P. Chidambaram's visit to the region.
India assures safety of military college targeted by terrorists
NEW DELHI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- After details of Pakistan-based banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plot to target India's National Defense College emerged, India Wednesday said that it has taken adequate precautions to protect the prestigious...
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Newspaper: Egypt's new ambassador to Baghdad within days
CAIRO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's new ambassador to Iraq Sherif Shahin is to travel to Baghdad within days, Al-Ahram daily reported on Wednesday.
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India refutes Pakistan claim of seizure of India-made arms in S Waziristan
NEW DELHI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- India Wednesday refuted Pakistan's latest claim that its security forces seized India-made arms and equipment from the Taliban stronghold of South Waziristan, saying it's "baseless."
Bangkok rated favorite destination among 10 Asian cities
BANGKOK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Bangkok, the Thai capital, was voted by foreign tourists as the most attractive city to visit among 10 of the 11 member cities of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC 21), with Thai food the most attractive factor, Thai...
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Spanish gov't to end "Beckham" Law
MADRID, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish government has announced that within two months what is known as the "Beckham law" in Spain will no longer exist.
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China plays major role in Southeast Asia: Singapore official
SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- A Singapore senior official said on Wednesday that China has quickly established itself as a major player with substantial influence to the Southeast Asia.
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Mongolia's A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to six
ULAN BATOR, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's death toll from the A/H1N1 flu virus had risen to six, its health authority said Wednesday.
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Disneyland parks in Hong Kong, Shanghai can be complementary: official
HONG KONG, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The planned Shanghai Disneyland theme park and the existing Hong Kong Disneyland can be complementary, a senior official of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said Wednesday.
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Oman, Brunei hold bilateral consultative meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The 11th Bilateral Consultative Meeting between Brunei and Oman was held with views on international affairs, both regional and further abroad, exchanged.
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Australian academic arrested in Fiji
CANBERRA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- An academic from Canberra's Australian National University has been taken into custody in Fiji, the university confirmed on Wednesday.
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China begins construction of inland nuclear power stations
TIANJIN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The design and first-phase construction of three inland nuclear power stations in China has begun, Wang Binghua, chairman of State Nuclear Power Technology Corp. (SNPTC), said Wednesday at 2009 China Power Forum.
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