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Cuba floods 'worst in 40 years'
Friday 9th of November 2007, 0:07related countries:
CubaTorrential rains have caused the worst floods in 40 in Cuba leaving one person dead and $500m in damages, officials say.
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California sues US over car fumes
Friday 9th of November 2007, 1:00related countries:
United Statesrelated places: California
The state of California says it is suing the US government over its failure to regulate vehicle emissions.
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Sudan defends UN expulsion
Friday 9th of November 2007, 1:15related countries:
SudanThe Sudanese government defends the expulsion of the head of the UN humanitarian operation in South Darfur.
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Brazil announces new oil reserves
Friday 9th of November 2007, 2:04related countries:
BrazilBrazil says newly-discovered oil reserves could make it one of the biggest oil producers in the world.
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Gas leak kills 29 Chinese miners
Friday 9th of November 2007, 3:40related countries:
Chinarelated places: Guizhou
Twenty-nine miners are killed and six are missing after a gas leak at a mine in China's Guizhou province.
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Ex-NY police chief to be indicted
Friday 9th of November 2007, 5:38related countries:
United StatesFormer New York police commissioner, Bernard Kerik, is to be indicted on corruption charges, reports in the United States say.
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New US attorney general confirmed
Friday 9th of November 2007, 6:18related countries:
United StatesMichael Mukasey becomes the new US attorney general despite controversy over his views on interrogation.
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Cricket: Aussies dominate Test
Friday 9th of November 2007, 7:31related countries:
Sri LankaAustralia hit 551-4 before declaring and reducing Sri Lanka to 31-2 at stumps on day two of the first Test.
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Cairo primed for showdown
Friday 9th of November 2007, 8:57related countries:
EgyptAhly can take nothing for granted as they host Etoile du Sahel in the climax of the African Champions League.
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North Sea flood tide fears recede
Friday 9th of November 2007, 10:33related countries:
Netherlands, 
United KingdomFears of floods caused by tidal surges along the North Sea coasts of the UK and the Netherlands subside.
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Strike hits German rail freight
Friday 9th of November 2007, 10:49related countries:
GermanyA German freight train drivers' strike brings transport in the east of the country to a near standstill, DB says.
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Uganda rebel deputy 'is not dead'
Friday 9th of November 2007, 10:59related countries:
UgandaUgandan rebel leader Joseph Kony tells mediators that despite rumours his deputy Vincent Otti is alive.
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US releases nine Iranians in Iraq
Friday 9th of November 2007, 11:21related countries:
Iraq, United StatesThe US military in Iraq releases nine of the 20 Iranians held there on suspicion of aiding insurgents.
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Ball bearings in Afghan bomb
Friday 9th of November 2007, 11:32related countries:
Afghanistanrelated places: Baghlan
Ball bearings were used to maximise casualties in a deadly Afghan bombing, an initial probe shows.
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Europe 'set for slower growth'
Friday 9th of November 2007, 11:41related countries:
United StatesEU growth will slow in 2008 due to a weaker US economy and global financial woes, the European Commission says.
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Brazil announces new oil reserves
Friday 9th of November 2007, 12:15related countries:
BrazilBrazil says newly-discovered oil reserves could make it one of the biggest oil producers in the world.
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Bomb targets Pakistani minister
Friday 9th of November 2007, 13:02related countries:
PakistanA suicide attack at the house of a Pakistani government minister kills at least two people, police say.
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New child in hospital over GHB
Friday 9th of November 2007, 13:51related countries:
ArubaAnother Australian child is ill after eating toy parts found to contain a substance linked to date rape drug GHB.
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Weak dollar cuts US trade deficit
Friday 9th of November 2007, 14:56related countries:
United StatesThe US trade deficit narrows to its lowest level in more than two years, as the weak dollar boosts exports.
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Georgia opposition ends protests
Friday 9th of November 2007, 15:08related countries:
GeorgiaGeorgia's opposition leaders say they are ending protests against the president after he called early elections.
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Ex-PM Bhutto under house arrest
Friday 9th of November 2007, 15:12related countries:
Pakistanrelated places: Rawalpindi
Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto is placed under house arrest to prevent her from holding a rally.
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Peacekeepers in Somalia 'not viable'
Friday 9th of November 2007, 15:21related countries:
Somaliarelated places: Mogadishu
Deploying UN peacekeepers to Somalia is not viable, the UN head says as deadly battles continue in Mogadishu.
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EU far-right bloc faces collapse
Friday 9th of November 2007, 15:46related countries:
RomaniaThe European parliament's far-right bloc faces collapse as Romanian MEPs deplore "xenophobic" remarks.
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Suu Kyi meets her political party
Friday 9th of November 2007, 15:46related countries:
BurmaAung San Suu Kyi is said to be optimistic about Burma's future after the first meeting with her party in three years.
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Mehdi Army had 'reign of terror'
Friday 9th of November 2007, 16:09related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Karbala'
Iraqi police say the Mehdi Army militia killed hundreds of people in a reign of terror in Karbala province.
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Cricket: SA on top against Kiwis
Friday 9th of November 2007, 16:19related countries:
New ZealandSouth Africa build a 287-run lead in the first Test against New Zealand after dismissing the Kiwis for 118.
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Finland moves to tighten gun laws
Friday 9th of November 2007, 16:27related countries:
FinlandFinland's government says it will tighten gun laws after a student's shooting spree left nine people dead.
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Chad frees 'kidnap' flight crew
Friday 9th of November 2007, 18:32related countries:
Chad, 
SpainThree Spanish aircrew detained in Chad over an alleged plot to abduct African children are released from jail.
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Japan extends parliament session
Friday 9th of November 2007, 18:52related countries:
JapanJapan's parliament extends its session as the government tries to pass laws to renew a foreign naval mission.
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Congo arrests after toxic dumping
Friday 9th of November 2007, 19:09related countries:
Democratic Republic of the CongoSix people have been arrested in DR Congo for allegedly dumping radioactive minerals into a river, officials say.
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Soccer: Etoile win African title
Friday 9th of November 2007, 19:58related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Etoile du Sahel upset Al Ahly with a 3-1 away win to earn their first Champions League title in Cairo.
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Argentina-Uruguay row at summit
Friday 9th of November 2007, 23:10related countries:
Chile, 
Argentina, 
UruguayA row between Argentina and Uruguay over a paper mill erupts anew at a 22-nation summit in Chile.
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Dozens die in Mogadishu reprisals
Friday 9th of November 2007, 23:15related countries:
Ethiopia, Somaliarelated places: Mogadishu
Somalia's capital witnesses deadly reprisal attacks after Ethiopian bodies were dragged through the streets.
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