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We have started to collect the most important news related to United States in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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United States: news

US House votes for Iraq deadline

Saturday, March 24th 2007, 1:50
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The US House votes to order George W Bush to pull troops out of Iraq, but he vows to veto the bill.
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Suspect 'aided US embassy blast'

Friday, March 23rd 2007, 23:58
related countries: Tanzania Tanzania

A Guantanamo inmate says he unwittingly took part in the US embassy bombing in Tanzania, a transcript shows.
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US House votes for Iraq deadline

Friday, March 23rd 2007, 17:27
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The House of Representatives votes to order George Bush to pull troops out of Iraq by 31 August 2008.
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US house sales jump as prices dip

Friday, March 23rd 2007, 15:02

US existing home sales rise at their fastest rate in almost three years, as prices slip, official figures show.
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US urges China military openness

Friday, March 23rd 2007, 9:44
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

The top US general urges China to be more transparent about its military intentions in talks in Beijing.
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N Korea talks 'may soon restart'

Friday, March 23rd 2007, 6:20

The US envoy to six-party talks on N Korea says they may soon restart, despite their recent suspension.
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Reconstruction in Iraq criticised

Friday, March 23rd 2007, 1:31
related countries: Iraq Iraq

US reconstruction programmes in Iraq are chaotic and badly managed, a report by a special inspector says.
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US networks plan YouTube rival

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 19:36

Two US groups are to create a portal for TV shows in an attempt to hit back against video sharing sites.
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Judge overturns US web porn law

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 19:25

A US federal judge strikes down a law to protect children from internet pornography, saying it violated free speech.
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Bush aides face new probe threat

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 17:30
related places: Bush

US senators authorise orders to force Bush aides to testify over the sacking of eight federal prosecutors.
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Cancer setback for Edwards' wife

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 17:16
related places: Edwards

US presidential candidate John Edwards says his wife's cancer has returned but his campaign will go on.
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'US blocked Lebanon truce'

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 13:10
related countries: Lebanon Lebanon

Former US envoy John Bolton says he resisted ceasefire calls in Lebanon to give Israel time to defeat Hezbollah.
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Afghan hostage deal condemned

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 12:46
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, Italy Italy, United Kingdom United Kingdom

The US and UK criticise Italy and Afghanistan over a deal made with the Taleban to release a kidnapped journalist.
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Freed Sadr aide meets Iraq's PM

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 11:49
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A Shia militia leader once deemed a security threat appears with Iraq's PM after being freed by US forces.
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'Militants' caught in Afghan raid

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 6:30
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

US-led coalition troops in Afghanistan say they have detained seven suspected militants in two raids.
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Bush set for showdown over aides

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 4:01
related places: White House

US lawmakers move closer to ordering presidential aides to testify over the firing of eight federal prosecutors.
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US Anglicans refuse UK demand

Thursday, March 22nd 2007, 2:38
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

US Anglican bishops refuse to create a parallel church for their traditionalist wing, amid a row over homosexuality.
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Gore makes global warming plea

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 23:18
related places: Congress

Former US Vice-President Al Gore testifies in Congress about the need to counter global warming.
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US 'to slash funding for Abbas'

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 21:34

The US is to cut funds earmarked for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, amid fears they could reach Hamas.
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US interest rate stays at 5.25%

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 20:18

The US Federal Reserve leaves its main interest rate unchanged for a sixth meeting in a row at 5.25%.
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Iraq 'talking to militant groups'

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 19:00
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Talks are taking place between the Iraqi government and some insurgent groups, a senior Iraqi official says.
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US lawsuit over 'pet food death'

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 13:31

A US woman who says her cat died after eating tainted pet food involved in a massive health scare sues makers.
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Bush rejects Senate 'show trials'

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 2:29
related places: Senate

The US president rebuffs Senate efforts to question his staff in the escalating row over the firing of prosecutors.
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Zimbabwe reaching 'turning point'

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 0:43
related countries: Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

The US envoy to Zimbabwe says people are more willing to defy President Mugabe despite a crackdown.
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Dinosaur den diggers discovered

Wednesday, March 21st 2007, 0:38
related places: Montana

The fossil remains of small dinosaurs that burrowed into the ground have been found by scientists in Montana, US.
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Vote keeps pressure on Gonzales

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 23:11
related places: Gonzales

The US Senate votes to strip Attorney General Alberto Gonzales of the power to appoint federal attorneys.
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'Children used' in Iraq bombing

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 22:41
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A US military official says insurgents in Iraq used children in a bomb attack, raising fears of new tactics.
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Athens embassy attack reward

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 18:42
related countries: Greece Greece
related places: Athens

Greece and the US both offer rewards of $1m for information on an attack on the US embassy in Athens.
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US and Palestinian officials meet

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 17:20

A Palestinian minister says he met a top US diplomat, in what would be the first US contact with the government.
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BP 'is to blame for Texas blast'

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 16:37
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Texas

BP is heavily criticised by US safety investigators over a refinery disaster that killed 15 of the UK oil firm's workers.
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A380 prepares for tour around US

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 13:20

Having landed on US soil for the first time, the Airbus A380 prepares for a tour of the country.
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Palestinian sanctions to remain

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 2:07

The EU and US withhold recognition for the new Palestinian unity government, sworn in on Saturday.
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Stars' sleuth faces wider charges

Tuesday, March 20th 2007, 0:05

US celebrity private eye Anthony Pellicano pleads not guilty to wire-tapping charges.
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US high court mulls free speech

Monday, March 19th 2007, 20:55

The US Supreme Court is considering its first major test of free speech for students in a generation.
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A380 in maiden US voyage

Monday, March 19th 2007, 17:19
related places: Monday

The Airbus A380 lands on US soil for the first time after a test flight from Frankfurt with 500 passengers on board.
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Police defend Zimbabwe travel ban

Monday, March 19th 2007, 17:03
related countries: Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe police say opposition officials were stopped from going abroad as they may still be charged with inciting violence.
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US approves Ahmadinejad trip

Monday, March 19th 2007, 15:58
related countries: Iran Iran

The US approves a visa for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to address the UN as it votes on sanctions.
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Pessimism 'growing among Iraqis'

Monday, March 19th 2007, 12:12

Iraqis are pessimistic about the future but do not think Iraq is in a state of civil war, a major survey shows.
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US 'resolves N Korea funds row'

Monday, March 19th 2007, 11:44
related countries: North Korea North Korea

The US says it has resolved a financial dispute with North Korea as talks on nuclear issues resume.
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Kabul suicide attacker targets US

Monday, March 19th 2007, 10:57
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan
related places: Kabul

A suicide car bomber attacks a US convoy in the Afghan capital, the first such attack in Kabul this year.
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US probes Hicks 'sedated' claim

Monday, March 19th 2007, 8:29
related countries: Aruba Aruba
related places: Hicks

The Pentagon is examining claims that Australian David Hicks was forcibly sedated at Guantanamo Bay.
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US in second day of Iraq rallies

Monday, March 19th 2007, 2:25
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Thousands of people take to the streets of US cities for a second day of protests against the war in Iraq.
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US 'set' for non-Hamas contacts

Sunday, March 18th 2007, 19:36

The US decides to have contact with some ministers in the new Palestinian national unity government.
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US general upbeat on Iraq 'surge'

Sunday, March 18th 2007, 15:45
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The US commander in Iraq is hopeful over the latest security push, as seven US troops are killed in Baghdad.
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Protesters march against Iraq war

Sunday, March 18th 2007, 6:13
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Anti-war protesters march in the US, Europe and beyond as the anniversary of the US-led war in Iraq approaches.
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Czech village 'vetoes' US shield

Sunday, March 18th 2007, 2:11
related countries: Czech Republic Czech Republic

The residents of a village in the Czech Republic hold a protest ballot over a US missile shield radar station.
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Mixed reactions to Haniya cabinet

Sunday, March 18th 2007, 0:44

The US reacts with caution to the opening speech by the PM of the new Palestinian unity government.
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US accused over environment

Saturday, March 17th 2007, 20:15
related countries: Germany Germany

Germany says the United States has blocked progress on two key issues to protect the global environment.
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N Korea warning on nuclear deal

Saturday, March 17th 2007, 10:46
related countries: North Korea North Korea

North Korean negotiators want the US to free about $25m of frozen assets before any nuclear deal is reached.
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US soldier guilty in Iraq killing

Saturday, March 17th 2007, 4:45
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A US soldier is found guilty of negligent homicide in the deaths of three detainees in Iraq.
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'Race role' in tobacco smoke risk

Saturday, March 17th 2007, 0:00

Race may play a role in how a child's body is affected by cigarette smoke, US research suggests.
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Ex-CIA agent blasts White House

Friday, March 16th 2007, 19:17
related places: White House

Ex-CIA agent Valerie Plame says senior US officials "recklessly" revealed her secret identity in 2003.
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US rejects ruling on UK soldier

Friday, March 16th 2007, 18:13
related countries: Iraq Iraq, United Kingdom United Kingdom

The US State Department says the "friendly fire" death of a British soldier in Iraq was a tragic accident.
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US denies Afghan police deaths

Friday, March 16th 2007, 17:51
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

US forces in Afghanistan deny reports that they were responsible for shooting Afghan policemen.
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Merkel lobbies Poles on EU treaty

Friday, March 16th 2007, 17:25
related countries: Poland Poland

The German chancellor urges Poland to back her efforts to get an EU constitution adopted by 2009.
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US 'friendly fire' killing unlawful

Friday, March 16th 2007, 16:26
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The death of a UK soldier after a US pilot opened fire in Iraq was unlawful and criminal, a coroner rules.
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US Senate against Iraq deadline

Friday, March 16th 2007, 9:56
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Democratic senators fail to pass legislation to try to force a timetable for a withdrawal from Iraq.
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All Nippon Airways raided by FBI

Friday, March 16th 2007, 7:36
related countries: Japan Japan

Mystery surrounds an FBI raid on the North American headquarters of Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways.
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Marine 'justifies' Iraq deaths

Friday, March 16th 2007, 4:09
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A US marine, charged with the murder of Iraqi civilians in Haditha, says he would do the same again.
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Winter warmth breaks all records

Friday, March 16th 2007, 1:38

This year's winter in the northern hemisphere was the warmest since records began in 1880, US experts say.
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Four US troops killed in Baghdad

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 23:04
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Baghdad

A bomb blast kills four US soldiers in Baghdad, while around the country at least 12 Iraqis die in other violence.
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Key 9/11 figure 'beheaded Pearl'

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 16:53
related places: Pearl

Key al-Qaeda suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed says he killed US journalist Daniel Pearl, the Pentagon says.
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Exxon mulls future in Venezuela

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 12:41
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela

US oil giant Exxon Mobil mulls its future in Venezuela as the country's president drives through nationalisation plans.
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Key 9/11 suspect 'admits guilt'

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 12:41

The alleged 9/11 mastermind admits to 30 other terror plots in a closed-door hearing at Guantanamo, the US says.
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US upholds medical marijuana ban

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 11:41
related places: California

A US federal court rules that a California woman who takes cannabis for medical use still risks prosecution.
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Ex-PM denies fleeing Bangladesh

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 10:57
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina denies she is off for good as she flies to the US.
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Stock markets recover after slide

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 8:48

Global markets show some recovery signs, after a global sell-off sparked by concerns about the US economy.
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China 'regrets' US ruling on bank

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 8:23
related countries: China China, North Korea North Korea, Macau Macau

China says it "deeply regrets" the US Treasury's decision to censure a Macau-based bank linked to North Korea.
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US moves to free N Korea funds

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 6:54
related countries: North Korea North Korea

The US ends a Macau banking inquiry, paving the way for N Korea to access frozen funds, one of its key demands.
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Bangladesh coup officer held

Thursday, March 15th 2007, 6:00
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

A former Bangladeshi army officer wanted over the military coup in the country in 1975 is held in the US.
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Call for extra Zimbabwe sanctions

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 23:46
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

The US and UK urge wider sanctions against Zimbabwe after the violent break-up of an opposition rally.
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Chiquita admits paying fighters

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 23:33
related countries: Colombia Colombia
related places: Chiquita

US banana firm Chiquita says it will plead guilty to doing business with a paramilitary group in Colombia.
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Jury vetted in Lord Black trial

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 22:08
related places: Chicago

Jury selection begins in the trial of media tycoon Lord Conrad Black at a US federal court in Chicago.
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Shares volatile in world markets

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 20:27
related places: Wall Street, Asia

Wall Street shares rebound after a stock sell-off in Europe prompted by US mortgage concerns.
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Bush vows migration reform drive

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 18:29
related countries: Mexico Mexico

US President George W Bush says a reform of immigration laws is essential to improving ties with Mexico.
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US drugs firm blacklists Thailand

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 12:17
related countries: Thailand Thailand

A major US drugs firm says it is to stop selling new drugs to Thailand in protest over its decision to break a patent.
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World stocks tumble on US fears

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 11:29
related places: Wall Street

Fears of a US slowdown and mortgage market woes prompt a share slump in Europe, Asia and Wall Street.
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US general regrets gay comments

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 10:52

The top military commander in the US expresses regret after saying homosexual acts are "immoral".
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Anti-Bush protests in Mexico City

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 5:10
related countries: Mexico Mexico

Protesters riot outside the US embassy in Mexico, in the latest protest against President Bush's regional tour.
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Gay sex immoral says US general

Wednesday, March 14th 2007, 3:20
related places: Gay

Gay rights groups in the US complain as the country's top military commander calls homosexual acts "immoral".
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US soldier in Iraq murder trial

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 22:55
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The last of four US soldiers stands trial for his part in the murder of three Iraqi detainees in May 2006.
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US justice head admits 'mistakes'

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 19:25

The US attorney general admits mistakes were made in the controversial firings of eight federal prosecutors.
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Study reveals veterans' trauma

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 15:21
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, Iraq Iraq

Many US soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer mental health problems, a study shows.
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Australia in Japan security deal

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 10:45
related countries: Australia Australia, Japan Japan

Japan and Australia sign a landmark security pact - the first Japan has made with a nation other than the US.
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Libya 'may sign US nuclear deal'

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 10:03
related countries: Libya Libya

A nuclear power deal with the US is imminent, says Libya's news agency but a US official downplays developments.
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Sudan sued over USS Cole attack

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 7:31
related countries: Sudan Sudan, Yemen Yemen

Sudan is being sued in the US over accusations that it aided a deadly attack on a US warship in Yemen in 2000.
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Top US Army doctor out in scandal

Tuesday, March 13th 2007, 1:17

The US Army's surgeon general quits in the wake of a scandal over the treatment of wounded veterans.
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US immigration move targeted

Monday, March 12th 2007, 17:47

Latino groups in a US town mount a legal challenge to the local authorities' power to tackle illegal immigration.
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Syria urges broader US dialogue

Monday, March 12th 2007, 17:09
related countries: Syria Syria
related places: Damascus

Syria calls for a "serious dialogue" with the US as the most senior US official in two years visits Damascus.
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US comic dies in apparent suicide

Monday, March 12th 2007, 10:22
related places: Los Angeles

US stand-up comedian Richard Jeni dies of gunshot wounds in a suspected suicide in Los Angeles.
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Halliburton plans move to Dubai

Sunday, March 11th 2007, 20:14

Halliburton, the oil services giant formerly headed by US Vice-President Dick Cheney, is moving its HQ to Dubai.
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South Korea and US in trade talks

Sunday, March 11th 2007, 13:13
related countries: South Korea South Korea

South Korea and the US are in the final round of free trade talks, trying to reach a deal before a looming deadline.
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US time switch set to save energy

Sunday, March 11th 2007, 7:02

The US switches to daylight saving time three weeks earlier than usual to try to cut fuel consumption.
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Chavez launches biting US attack

Sunday, March 11th 2007, 4:56
related countries: Bolivia Bolivia, Uruguay Uruguay, Venezuela Venezuela

The Venezuelan leader lashes out at US policy towards Latin America as he and the US president continue rival tours.
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Iraq plea to help tackle violence

Saturday, March 10th 2007, 20:59
related countries: Iran Iran, Iraq Iraq, Syria Syria
related places: Baghdad

Iraq's PM calls for support in ending violence, as world powers including the US, Syria and Iran attend key talks.
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Bush promotes trade with Uruguay

Saturday, March 10th 2007, 15:08
related countries: Uruguay Uruguay

US President George Bush meets the Uruguayan president as part of his five-nation Latin American tour.
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Chavez attacks Bush 'domination'

Saturday, March 10th 2007, 4:35
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela
related places: Bush

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez lambasts President Bush as the two continue rival Latin American tours.
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US-Brazil deal to boost bio-fuels

Saturday, March 10th 2007, 1:12
related countries: Botswana Botswana

The US and Brazil sign a deal to develop alternative fuel sources, in an attempt to reduce dependence on oil.
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Brief awakening for coma woman

Friday, March 9th 2007, 19:04
related places: Colorado

A Colorado woman in a coma-like state for over six years astonishes doctors by waking up for three days.
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