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Americans, Finn among late Nobel tips: report
Americans Sam Nunn and Richard Lugar and Finland's former president Martti Ahtisaari are among late tips to win the Nobel Peace Prize, though there is no clear favorite, Norwegian NRK television reported on Thursday.
Nations:Finland Russia People:Sam Nunn Richard Lugar Al Gore Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-09
Mullen sees Afghanistan worsening into next year
Violence in Afghanistan will escalate in 2009 unless the United States and other countries move quickly to counter an intensifying Taliban insurgency with troops and assistance, the top U.S. military officer said on Thursday.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-09
Gerard Butler accused of punching photographer
Actor Gerard Butler, star of the movie "300," is being investigated for an alleged attack on a photographer, a Los Angeles police spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
People:Kanye West Gerard Butler Pierce Brosnan Keanu Reeves Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-09
Taiwan says president to meet China official
China's top negotiator on Taiwan will meet the island's president for the first time, a Taipei official said on Thursday, in what would be a further sign of improved relations between the diplomatic rivals.
People:Chen Yunlin Ma Ying-jeou Activities:China-Taiwan Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-09
Iceland shares suspended, biggest bank taken over
Iceland seized control of its biggest bank, Kaupthing (KAUP.IC), on Thursday to try to shore up its banking system and halted all trade on its stock market.
Nations:Iceland Russia Activities:2007 Global Credit Crunch Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-09
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