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Suicide bombers hit Afghan southeast
KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Suicide bombers killed at least two police when they attacked two government offices in the southeastern Afghan town of Khost Thursday, a police officer said.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Hamid Karzai Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(Reuters)
2008-12-04
Russia to send warship through Panama Canal
PANAMA CITY, Panama - Russia said Wednesday it is sending a warship through the Panama Canal for the first time since World War II, a short journey loaded with symbolic weight: the destroyer will dock at a former U.S. naval base, showcasing Russia's growing influence in the region.
Nations:Panama Russia Mexico Ukraine Venezuela People:Hugo Chavez John McCain Jimmy Carter Activities:U.S.-Russia Military Relations Source:(AP)
2008-12-03
China, US vow to tackle global crisis
BEIJING (AFP) - China and the United States vowed Thursday to work together to tackle the global financial crisis as they gathered for their last cabinet-level economic meeting under George W. Bush's administration.
People:Henry Paulson Wang Qishan Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Global Financial Crisis Bush Admin. China-U.S. Trade Ties
2008-12-03
Richardson's consolation prize?
CHICAGO - It wasn't exactly what Bill Richardson wanted. And even President-elect Barack Obama faced questions of whether the New Mexico governor was merely getting a "consolation prize."
Nations:U.S. People:Bill Richardson Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(Politico)
2008-12-03
Possible Obama pick linked to clemency uproar
WASHINGTON - The California congressman in discussions with President-elect Barack Obama to become U.S. trade representative played a role in President Bill Clinton's commuting the prison sentence of a cocaine dealer. The cocaine dealer's family had made $15,000 in political donations to the congressman and hired Clinton's brother-in-law for $200,000 to help free Carlos Vignali.
Nations:Mexico U.S. Canada People:Bill Clinton Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-12-03
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