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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:26:07 +0200

.::Obama and German leader discuss war and economics (AP) ::.

AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as climate and energy issues at Germany's chancellery Thursday, part of a tour aimed at lifting the first-term senator's international standing.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:21 +0200

.::Helicopter rescues 2 Italian climbers in Pakistan (AP) ::.

AP - A high-altitude rescue helicopter safely plucked two stranded Italian climbers from one of the world's highest mountains on Thursday, officials said.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:30 +0200

.::Visa program expanded for Iraqis who worked for US (AP) ::.

AP - The U.S. Embassy on Thursday launched an expanded immigration program that provides 5,000 more visas each year for Iraqis who have put themselves at risk by working for the U.S. government.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:07:59 +0200

.::Motor racing boss Mosley wins British privacy suit (AP) ::.

AP - Motor racing boss Max Mosley won a closely watched privacy-invasion lawsuit Thursday over a British tabloid's claims he took part in a Nazi-themed orgy, and the judge ordered the newspaper to pay over $1 million.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:46:30 +0200

.::Israel to build new settlement in West Bank (AP) ::.

AP - A key committee has approved construction of the first new Jewish settlement in the West Bank in a decade, an Israeli official said Thursday. The news infuriated Palestinians, who said the decision could cripple peace efforts.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:05:47 +0200

.::Mafia godfather's daughter ties knot in Corleone (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - When Don Corleone's daughter got married in the film "The Godfather," the guests kissed his hand and he dispensed favors because no Sicilian Mafia boss could refuse a request on his daughter's wedding day.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:34:27 +0200

.::Palestinians: Jewish settlers smash village (AP) ::.

AP - Palestinian security says more than 20 Jewish settlers have attacked a Palestinian village in the West Bank, smashing cars and windows and cutting electricity wires.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:15:18 +0200

.::Mexico grounds 2 airlines on back bills (AP) ::.

AP - Mexico's transportation secretary says it has grounded two airlines for lacking proof they paid for fly rights in the country's air space.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:07:54 +0200

.::Zimbabwe's MDC, ruling party start full crisis talks (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - Senior negotiators from Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC and the ruling ZANU-PF party began talks on Thursday and a report indicated they were close to reaching a deal on forming a unity government.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:11:08 +0200

.::50 Taliban, seven cops killed in Afghanistan (AFP) ::.

AFP - Afghan troops killed at least 34 Taliban in battle after militants ambushed an army convoy in the country's south Thursday, while 15 Taliban and seven police were killed elsewhere, officials said.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:42:11 +0200

.::Australian leader wants Aborigines recognized (AP) ::.

AP - Australia's prime minister, who has won applause for apologizing to Aborigines for past wrongs, has revived plans for a constitutional revision to recognize the country's indigenous people.