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United States: news

Iran defiant at new US sanctions

Friday, October 26th 2007, 13:52
related countries: Iran

Iran responds defiantly to new US sanctions which target its Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and three banks.
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US delays Armenia 'genocide' vote

Friday, October 26th 2007, 10:45
related countries: Armenia, Turkey

A US Congress vote to label the wartime killings of Armenians in Turkey as genocide is mothballed.
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Syria air strike target 'removed'

Friday, October 26th 2007, 10:45
related countries: Israel, Syria

Satellite images show Syria removed a large building from the presumed site of an Israeli air raid, a US institute says.
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Kabila seeks US help for DRC army

Friday, October 26th 2007, 10:01
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Washington

Possible US help for DR Congo's army will be discussed when the two countries leaders meet in Washington.
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Che Guevara hair sold at auction

Friday, October 26th 2007, 4:02

Strands of hair taken from Che Guevara's corpse by a CIA officer sell for $119,000 at auction in Texas.
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Bush flies over California fires

Friday, October 26th 2007, 0:27
related places: California

US President George W Bush touches down after an air tour over the area hit by the California wildfires.
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Mattel in fresh toy recall alert

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 23:26
related countries: China

Toy firm Mattel recalls 55,000 Chinese-made toys over lead contamination fears, the US government says.
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Huge US fines for oil giant BP

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 21:53
related places: Justice

The US Department of Justice announces a $373m (£182m) fine against oil giant BP for fraud and environmental crimes.
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 21:15
related countries: Iran

The US steps up its sanctions on Iran for "supporting terrorists" and pursuing nuclear activities.
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BP fined $373m by US government

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 17:29
related places: Justice

The US Department of Justice fines oil giant BP some $373m (£182m), for fraud and environmental violations.
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Race row DNA scientist quits lab

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 15:30

A Nobel scientist who claimed Africans were less intelligent than Europeans quits a leading US research institution.
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Italians 'cannot try US soldier'

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 11:36
related countries: Iraq, Italy

An Italian court throws out a case against a US soldier charged with killing an Italian intelligence agent in Iraq.
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Israeli seeks role for Hamas

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 9:48
related countries: Israel

An Israeli minister calls for Hamas to be invited to an upcoming peace conference in the US.
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Pearl widow drops bank lawsuit

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 8:42
related countries: Pakistan

The wife of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl drops a lawsuit against one of Pakistan's largest banks.
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Official quits over Iraq security

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 22:38
related countries: Iraq

A senior US state department official resigns after criticism of how private security firms in Iraq are supervised.
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US vows to keep Cuba embargo

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 21:01
related countries: Cuba

President Bush says a US embargo against Cuba will remain while the current government stays in power.
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Bush declares major fire disaster

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 19:14
related places: California

George Bush declares a major disaster in California as fires cause the biggest evacuation in the state's modern history.
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Sharp decline in US housing sales

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 15:01

Sales of existing US homes fell by 8% in September, the biggest decline in 16 years, a report shows.
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Wildfires force California exodus

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 11:57
related countries: Mexico
related places: California, Santa Barbara

More than 500,000 people in southern California are ordered to leave their homes to escape raging wildfires.
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US panel supports China net laws

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 7:05
related countries: China

A US congress panel backs legislation which would stop internet firms from co-operating with Chinese authorities.
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US reins in Iraq security firms

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 4:08
related countries: Iraq

Washington clamps down on foreign private security firms in Iraq after deadly incidents involving civilians.
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EU 'Blue Card' to target skilled

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 16:42

The European Commission has unveiled plans for a Blue Card to attract skilled immigrants, and rival the US Green Card.
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Missile shield is 'urgent' - Bush

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 15:32

The US president says a Europe missile shield is an "urgent" need as his defence chief hints at a delay.
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US hints at missile shield delay

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 14:17

The US may delay activating its Europe-based missile defence shield, Defence Secretary Robert Gates says.
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Californians flee as fires rage

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 13:43
related places: California

California evacuates a quarter of a million people as fierce winds fan wildfires in the Los Angeles region.
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US-Iraqi contract 'in disarray'

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 10:40
related countries: Iraq

A US contract for training Iraqi police was so badly run that auditors do not know how the money was spent.
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Trial sees US nun's killer jailed

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 10:32
related countries: Botswana

A Brazilian gunman gets a 27-year jail term after a retrial for the murder of US nun and environmentalist Dorothy Stang.
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Calm returns to global exchanges

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 7:48
related places: Calm

Calm is restored on financial markets, with East Asian shares rising after an overnight recovery in the US.
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Chile offers immigrants amnesty

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 3:45
related countries: Chile

Chile announces an amnesty for about 20,000 mainly Latin American migrants working there illegally.
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Bush seeks new Afghan war funds

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 3:36
related countries: Afghanistan, Iraq
related places: Congress

US President George W Bush asks Congress for an extra $46bn (£23bn) to fund the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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US woman guilty of 'womb theft'

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 2:34

Jurors convict a US woman who strangled an expectant mother and cut the baby from her womb with a knife.
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Bush eyes Mexico drug fight funds

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 22:35
related countries: Mexico

President George W Bush asks the US Congress for $500m to help Mexico in the fight against illegal drugs.
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US dollar touches a new euro low

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 21:44

The US dollar tumbles to a new low against the euro in early Asian trade as concerns over the US economy deepen.
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Mistrial in US Hamas funding case

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 21:00

A mistrial is ruled in the US case of a Muslim charity accused of conspiring to support Palestinian militants Hamas.
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Woes leave stocks mixed

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 20:31

European shares fall as concerns over the US economy continue, though Wall Street reverses losses.
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No breakthrough in nuclear talks

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 16:57
related countries: India

India's ruling Congress-led coalition and its communist allies fail to agree in talks over a US nuclear deal.
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US sailors shot dead in Bahrain

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 9:30
related countries: Bahrain
related places: Gulf

Two US sailors are shot dead in their barracks in the Gulf state of Bahrain - sources say it was not terror related.
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Cheney in new warning to Iran

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 6:11
related countries: Iran
related places: President

The US Vice-President, Dick Cheney, warns Iran it will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
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US raid kills Iraqi 'criminals'

Sunday, October 21st 2007, 12:08
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

The US says 49 "criminals" have died in raids in Baghdad - Iraqi officials say children are among the dead.
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Indian-American wins in Louisiana

Sunday, October 21st 2007, 6:25
related countries: India
related places: Louisiana

The US state of Louisiana elects Bobby Jindal as its first non-white governor since the 1870s.
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Treasure ship leaves Spanish port

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 22:17
related countries: Spain
related places: Algeciras

A US treasure-hunting boat is allowed to leave Algeciras port in Spain following a dispute with authorities.
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Russia's red line over Kosovo

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 11:12
related countries: Russia, Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Kosovo

Humphrey Hawksley reflects on how the divided people of Serbia and Kosovo are looking to the US or Russia for support.
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FBI raids Copperfield warehouse

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 6:24
related places: Copperfield

FBI agents take items including a computer from the warehouse of magician David Copperfield, US reports say.
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Airmen punished for nuclear error

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 4:45

The US Air Force disciplines 70 airmen after a B-52 flew across the US loaded with nuclear missiles.
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Two marines to face Haditha trial

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 2:26
related countries: Iraq

Two US marines are to face a court martial in connection with the killing of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha in 2005.
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Brownback quits 2008 race

Friday, October 19th 2007, 23:43

Republican Sam Brownback drops out of the 2008 US presidential race, after failing to win funding or support.
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Dow Jones tumbles on credit fears

Friday, October 19th 2007, 22:35

The Dow Jones share index tumbles more than 360 points, amid concerns over the state of the US economy.
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Bush ramps up Burma sanctions

Friday, October 19th 2007, 18:38
related countries: Burma, China, India

The US announces more sanctions against Burma's ruling junta and urges India and China to apply pressure.
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US ex-commander sentenced in Iraq

Friday, October 19th 2007, 15:57
related countries: Iraq

A former US prison commander in Iraq is acquitted of aiding the enemy, but sentenced to two years for lesser charges.
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Dollar stays near record euro low

Friday, October 19th 2007, 10:36

The US dollar stays near record lows against the euro, on growing expectation of a further US interest rate cut.
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Guards 'undermine' US Iraq aims

Friday, October 19th 2007, 9:46
related countries: Iraq

The activities of security guards are "in conflict" with the US mission in Iraq, says the US defence secretary.
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House apologises to Canadian

Friday, October 19th 2007, 8:59
related countries: Canada, Syria

Members of the US House of Representatives apologise to a Canadian seized by US officials and sent to Syria.
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India PM rejects resignation call

Friday, October 19th 2007, 5:52
related countries: India

India's PM says he will not quit, after his government appeared to backtrack on the nuclear deal with the US.
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Dollar plunges to fresh euro low

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 22:47

The US dollar is dragged down further to a new low against the euro after US economic data.
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'Rat Pack' member Bishop dies, 89

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 19:05
related places: Bishop

US comedian Joey Bishop, the last surviving member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack," dies at the age of 89.
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Costa Rica gets forest fund boost

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 11:39
related countries: Costa Rica

Conservation groups and the US will trim $26m (£12.8) from Costa Rican debt in return for forest protection investment.
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US Dalai Lama award angers China

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 8:58
related countries: China
related places: Beijing

China says it has summoned the US ambassador in Beijing to protest against the honouring of the Dalai Lama.
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US scientist blocked in race row

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 8:12

The Science Museum cancels a talk by American DNA pioneer Dr James Watson who claims black people are less intelligent than white people.
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India nuclear deal 'efforts on'

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 7:16
related countries: India

Indian PM Manmohan Singh says efforts are continuing to persuade communist allies on the nuclear deal with the US.
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Tibet leader gets top US medal

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 4:18
related countries: China

The Dalai Lama is awarded a Congressional Gold Medal - the top US civilian honour, a move that infuriates China.
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'Warm wind' hits Arctic climate

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 4:08
related places: Arctic

The Arctic is being hit by melting ice, hotter air and dying wildlife, a US report on the impact of global warming says.
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Clashes near Papua mine kill four

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 3:54
related countries: Indonesia

At least four people are killed in tribal clashes around a US-owned mine in Indonesia's Papua region.
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Turkish MPs back attacks in Iraq

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 0:00
related countries: Iraq, Turkey

Turkey's parliament approves military operations against Kurdish separatists in Iraq, defying pressure from the US.
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Iowa defends caucus lead status

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 21:49
related places: Iowa

Republicans in the US state of Iowa bring their caucus date forward, increasing their influence in the presidential race.
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Rice wins no firm Mid-East pledges

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 21:24
related countries: Egypt
related places: Cairo

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ends a Mid-East tour without firm pledges on peace talks in the US.
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US treasure ship captain is freed

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 15:39
related countries: Spain

The US captain of a boat seized by a Spanish warship in a row over shipwreck treasure is released.
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Bush nominee faces Senate panel

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 11:50
related places: Senate

Michael Mukasey, President Bush's nominee for attorney general, faces confirmation hearings in the US Senate.
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Japan cabinet approves navy bill

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 10:20
related countries: Afghanistan, Japan

Japan's cabinet approves a bill allowing its navy to continue supporting US-led missions in Afghanistan.
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Gore rules out presidential bid

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 9:35
related places: White House

Former US Vice-President Al Gore rules out a late entry into the 2008 race to the White House.
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JFK 'drug smuggling ring' charged

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 6:08
related places: New York

At least 18 people are charged in the US over an alleged drug smuggling ring operating via JFK airport in New York
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Mexico priest abuse case dropped

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 20:38
related countries: Mexico

A US judge dismisses a lawsuit against a Mexican cardinal accused of conspiring to transfer a paedophile priest to the US.
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Bush-Dalai Lama talks anger China

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 20:28
related countries: China
related places: Beijing

US President George W Bush meets the Dalai Lama despite objections from the Chinese government.
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India-US nuclear deal 'at risk'

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 11:38
related countries: India
related places: Bush

Indian PM Manmohan Singh tells President Bush he is having trouble implementing a nuclear deal with the US.
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US man in 11th hour reprieve

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 10:41
related places: Nevada

A Nevada man is reprieved on the day he was scheduled for lethal injection, while the method is scrutinised.
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US loses cotton subsidies fight

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 10:32

The US could face heavy trade sanctions for failing to scrap illegal subsidies to its cotton growers.
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Clinton tops campaign funds list

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 10:00

Hillary Clinton tops fundraising as would-be nominees for the US presidential race file their latest campaign figures.
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Bernanke warns of growth 'drag'

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 6:27

The slump in the US housing market will prove a "significant drag" on growth, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke warns.
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Saddam's US jailer goes on trial

Monday, October 15th 2007, 20:00
related countries: Iraq

A former chief of Saddam Hussein's prison in Iraq stands trial on charges of aiding the enemy.
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Palestinian state 'wanted now'

Monday, October 15th 2007, 17:09

The US secretary of state offers strong backing for the quick establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Banks plan fund to revive market

Monday, October 15th 2007, 15:59
related places: America

Some of US's largest banks are to form a $75bn joint fund to invest in US sub-prime mortgage debt.
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Fox launches US business channel

Monday, October 15th 2007, 15:55

News Corp launches a US business TV network to challenge in the market for mainstream business coverage.
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Americans win economics Nobel

Monday, October 15th 2007, 12:00

Three Americans win the Nobel prize for economics for work on game theory which could be applied to climate change.
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Americans win economics Nobel

Monday, October 15th 2007, 11:21

Three American researchers are awarded the Nobel prize for economics.
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Rice warns Israel on peace talks

Sunday, October 14th 2007, 21:28

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice cautions Israel to avoid eroding confidence in peace talks.
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Blackwater guards 'were fired on'

Sunday, October 14th 2007, 18:36
related places: Blackwater

US security firm Blackwater says it has proof guards were fired upon during a deadly shooting in Iraq last month.
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Iran leader urges summit boycott

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 14:15
related countries: Iran

Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei urges Muslim states to boycott a US-sponsored Middle East conference.
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US envoys seek to calm Turkey row

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 13:53
related countries: Turkey

US envoys travel to Turkey to tackle disputes between the two allies and tensions on the Turkish-Iraq border.
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Rice encourages Russian activists

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 10:23
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Condoleezza Rice backs local human rights activists in Moscow as she continues a sometimes tense visit.
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Roberts takes Hollywood honour

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 10:07
related places: Hollywood, Oscar

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts collects the 2007 American Cinematheque award.
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US general says Iraq 'nightmare'

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 3:33
related countries: Iraq
related places: America

The conflict in Iraq is "a nightmare with no end in sight" for America, warns a former US military chief.
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US rejects Russian missile call

Friday, October 12th 2007, 22:22
related countries: Russia

Talks between the US and Russia about a US anti-missile system in Europe end with no sign of progress.
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Florida boot camp staff acquitted

Friday, October 12th 2007, 19:03

Seven US boot camp guards and a nurse are acquitted of manslaughter in the case of a teenager who was beaten.
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Russia urges US missile 'freeze'

Friday, October 12th 2007, 15:30
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Russia calls on the US to "freeze" plans for missile defence facilities in Europe, after high-level Moscow talks.
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US to investigate death of Iraqis

Friday, October 12th 2007, 14:16
related countries: Iraq

US officials in Iraq say they will investigate an operation in which 15 civilians were killed alongside alleged militants.
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US strike 'kills 15 Iraqis'

Friday, October 12th 2007, 7:41
related countries: Iraq

The US military says 15 civilians, including nine children, are among those killed in an operation in Iraq.
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Bush pledges Dalai Lama meeting

Friday, October 12th 2007, 0:27
related countries: China

US President George W Bush says he will meet the Dalai Lama next week in a move certain to anger China.
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Turkey recalls ambassador to US

Thursday, October 11th 2007, 23:36
related countries: Armenia

Turkey recalls its US envoy after a vote by lawmakers labels the 1915-17 Armenian killings as genocide.
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Armenia welcomes 'genocide' vote

Thursday, October 11th 2007, 17:10
related countries: Armenia, Turkey

Armenia praises a vote in the US declaring the killings of Armenians as "genocide", amid Turkish anger.
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US rights group sues Blackwater

Thursday, October 11th 2007, 16:19
related places: Blackwater

A US human rights group says it is suing private security firm Blackwater for war crimes and wrongful killing.
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US nuclear team lands in N Korea

Thursday, October 11th 2007, 14:27
related countries: North Korea

A team of nuclear experts arrives in North Korea to oversee the dismantling of reactors and other facilities.
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