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Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program (AP)
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AP - A combative President Barack Obama is promising to put Americans back to work rebuilding roads, railways and runways, and is blaming Republicans for opposing his efforts to stimulate the economy.
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Hurricane watch issued for coasts of Mexico, Texas (AP)
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AP - Mexican authorities opened shelters and warned people to watch out for mudslides Monday as Tropical Storm Hermine approached the northeastern border with Texas, the second major storm to hit the area this season.
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Son: Iran woman who faced stoning to be lashed (AP)
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AP - An Iranian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery is now facing a new punishment of 99 lashes because a British newspaper ran a picture of an unveiled woman mistakenly identified as her, the woman's son said Monday.
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Little Rock 9 member Jefferson Thomas dies in Ohio (AP)
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AP - Jefferson Thomas, who as a teenager was among nine black students to integrate a Little Rock high school in the nation's first major battle over school segregation, has died. He was 68.
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NKorea prepares for biggest convention in 30 years (AP)
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AP - Huge posters plastered across the North Korean capital hailed the nation's biggest political convention in 30 years as a historic event as the world watched Monday for signs that the country's next leader was making his public debut.
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Suicide attack in NW Pakistan kills 17 people (AP)
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AP - A Taliban suicide bomber detonated a car in an alley behind a police station in a strategically important town in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 17 police and civilians in an explosion that shattered the station and neighboring homes.
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Rare color footage of London blitz found (AP)
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AP - Rare color footage of the bomb damage inflicted on London during World War II has surfaced on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Blitz.
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Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case (AP)
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AP - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain.
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Philly cyclists bare all to promote cleaner air (AP)
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AP - Hundreds of naked and partially nude cyclists have pedaled their way through Philadelphia to promote bicycling awareness and cleaner air.
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Williams, Querrey play the US Open numbers game (AP)
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AP - Venus Williams says 30 is the new 20. Sam Querrey likes to think 20 could be No. 1.
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French minister Kouchner pledges to help save Ashtiani - BBC News
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French minister Kouchner pledges to help save Ashtiani
BBC News French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has said he is willing "to do anything" to save an Iranian woman facing a death sentence for adultery. "If I must go to Tehran to save her, I'll go to Tehran," Mr Kouchner said of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, ... Lawyer: Photo error led Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, sentenced to death, to ... Son: Iran woman who faced stoning to be lashed Iran stoning woman's son fears execution after Ramadan |
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Hurricane watch issued for coasts of Mexico, Texas - The Associated Press
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Hurricane watch issued for coasts of Mexico, Texas
The Associated Press NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico — Mexican authorities opened shelters and warned people to watch out for mudslides Monday as Tropical Storm Hermine approached the northeastern border with Texas, the second major storm to hit the area this season. ... BP sees no impact to Gulf operations from storm Tropical Storm Gaston may be revived, Hermine is born in the Gulf Hermine prompts hurricane watches in Mexico, Texas |
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Obama to outline $50-billion plan to jumpstart economy - Los Angeles Times
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Obama to outline $50-billion plan to jumpstart economy
Los Angeles Times The White House says the president will outline transportation spending proposals in his Labor Day speech in Minnesota. The package is front-loaded with a cash surge to boost jobs in the short term, officials say. By Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune ... Obama enters mid-terms campaign with $50bn infrastructure plan Obama calling for more infrastructure spending Obama proposed $50 billion to rebuild road, rails and runways |
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Obama to Address Economy in Labor Day Speech - Voice of America
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Obama to Address Economy in Labor Day Speech
Voice of America Photo: AP US President Barack Obama is set to mark the Labor Day holiday by speaking to union workers about the economy. In remarks in the state of Wisconsin, the president will announce a new infrastructure plan to expand the nation's roads, ... Dept Of Labor Launches Job Website Labor Day Videos On Today's Labor Day Show: September 6, 2010 |
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IAEA: Iran still enriching uranium - CNN
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IAEA: Iran still enriching uranium
CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- In defiance of UN Security Council resolutions, Iran continues its uranium enrichment activities, according to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency released Monday. At its nuclear facility in Natanz, ... IAEA: Iran boosts nuclear work Iran hampering nuclear investigation: IAEA UN nuke agency warns monitoring of Iran hampered |
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GOP's midterm advantage is growing - CNN
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GOP's midterm advantage is growing
CNN By the CNN Wire Staff "Independents and voters who dislike both parties are starting to break toward the GOP," says CNN's Keating Holland. (CNN) -- With November's midterm elections less than two months away, a new national poll indicates that the ... On Capitol Hill, Obama's new economic measures confront reality Parties Launch Battle for Control of Congress Several Republican Contenders for NH 2nd Congressional District |
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Democrat Jerry Brown to launch first TV ads - San Jose Mercury News
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Democrat Jerry Brown to launch first TV ads
San Jose Mercury News SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown released his first TV commercial of the general election campaign Monday, making good on his promise to use Labor Day weekend as his starting point for the fall ... Capitol Alert: Jerry Brown debuts TV ad, kicks off 4-stop Labor Day 4 campaigns, each with its own distinct style California unions campaign for Jerry Brown at job sites |
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'Little Rock Nine' member Jefferson Thomas dead at 67 - CNN
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'Little Rock Nine' member Jefferson Thomas dead at 67
CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Jefferson Thomas is one of nine students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. (CNN) -- Jefferson Thomas, one of the so-called "Little Rock Nine," the nine students who integrated Central High ... Little Rock Nine member Jefferson Thomas dies Little Rock 9 Member Jefferson Thomas Dies in Ohio Little Rock Nine member Jefferson Thomas dies at age 68 in Ohio |
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South African Public Workers' Strike Suspended - Voice of America
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South African Public Workers' Strike Suspended
Voice of America Photo: AP South African public service unions say they are suspending a nationwide strike that has disrupted schools and hospitals. Union officials made the announcement after meetings on Monday. However, the unions cautioned that they have not ... S. African strike ends, public services to resume Tuesday South African trade unions suspend public sector strike S Africa workers suspend strike |
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Army: Ex-soldier demanding behavioral treatment takes hospital workers hostage ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Army: Ex-soldier demanding behavioral treatment takes hospital workers hostage ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune SAVANNAH, Ga. - A former Army soldier demanding behavioral treatment at a Georgia military hospital took three workers hostage at gunpoint Monday before authorities persuaded the gunman to surrender peacefully. ... Standoff at Army hospital in GA ends peacefully Hostage situation at Fort Stewart ends without casualties Gunman arrested at Ga. Army hospital |
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India must take precaution with regard to China: PM
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India has to take adequate precautions but not give up hope of peaceful resolution of issues with China, PM Manmohan Singh said on Monday in reaction to 'pinpricks' by Beijing on J&K and other issues.
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Celebrity ads: Dhoni beats SRK, Sachin
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During the January to June period, while Dhoni endorsed brands for 24 companies on TV, Shah Rukh and Sachin were seen promoting the products of 16 and 15 firms, respectively, according to a report.
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How China milked US slowdown
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China milked the opportunity offered by the slowdown in US economy by pushing up its investment in that country by 360% in 2009. This is one reason why it has managed to grab the 5th rank in FDI.
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Six-phase polling in Bihar from October 21
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Bihar is the only state witnessing assembly polls this year. The term of the 243-member assembly will end on November 27.
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Three protesters killed in Kashmir, toll 68
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Three persons were killed and 14 others injured as security forces allegedly opened fire on a stone-pelting mob that had attacked a senior police officer's convoy in Baramulla district in Kashmir Valley today.
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Indian Navy foils Somali pirate attack
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An Indian warship on Sunday foiled an attempt by Somalian pirates to hijack merchant vessels off Somalia's coast in in the Gulf of Aden, a Navy spokesman said on Monday.
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British MP's wife found working as a sex worker
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A British MP's wife works as a prostitute charging 70 pounds "for oral sex without a condom followed by full sex with a condom", said a media report on Monday.
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Allahabad woman 'chops off' lover's private parts
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Jyoti, a widow, has been arrested for allegedly chopping off autorickshaw driver Jai Prakash's private parts. She suspected that Prakash was cheating on her.
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Austria bans mosque web game
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Austrian authorities have banned a far-right online game where players eliminate animated mosques and Muslims, the political party behind the game said.
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I’m happy Ash married Abhishek: Salman
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Salman has been plagued by questions about the status of his relationship with Katrina recently and the Bollywood superstar is perturbed as to why the media is making big news out of the issue.
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Economic Times
Centre should double the grain procurement: CFR
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The CFR has suggested that there is urgent need to put in place the infrastructure for local procurement of grain
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SEBI to file rejoinder in Opee Stock-Jet scam
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SC today directed market regulator SEBI to file a rejoinder in the IPO scam involving Ahmedabad-based firm Opee Stock Link, Jet Airways and IDFC
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World markets rise as double-dip fears ease
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World stock markets advanced modestly on Monday as investors rode momentum from Friday, when an upbeat US jobs report eased fears.
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RIL zooms 3%; investors richer by Rs 9,000 cr in a day
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After a positive start on BSE, shares of the country's most valued corporate were on the ascent and jumped by 3.44% to hit an intra-day high of Rs 957.45.
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Rupee ends at 4-week high against USD
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The Indian rupee today rallied by 10 paise to a four-week high of 46.54/55 against the US dollar amid a sharp surge in domestic equities
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Gold seen extending gains, may hit new record
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Gold futures may extend gains for the sixth consecutive week and hit a new all-time high supported by expectations of a weaker dollar overseas, analysts said.
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Copper extends gains, tracking overseas leads
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Copper extended last week's gains tracking firm overseas markets, where hopes of improved demand outlook after strong US jobs data supported.
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Gujarat NRE Coke to consider fund raising on Sep 10
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Gujarat NRE Coke said on Monday its board would meet on Sept 10 to consider fund raising via foreign currency convertible bonds.
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In case of sell-off, metals would lead fall: Ambareesh Baliga, Karvy
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ET Now spoke to Ambareesh Baliga, VP, Karvy Stock Broking Ltd., on which stocks would fall in case the market was to sell off.
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Sugar prices remain flat in thin trade
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The wholesale sugar market ended on a flat note today, as prices moved in a narrow range on alternate bouts of trading and settled around previous levels.
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Indian Express
Rubbishing Nuclear Technology
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The larger debate on compensation for a nuclear accident was another occasion for some to rubbish Indias nuclear industry.
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An Indian version of court packing
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Justice Iyer says: Our socialist, secular, democratic republic must appoint only judges who share the political philosophy of the Constitution...
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Peepli Live is our story
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Just like in life, there is no formula for success in showbiz. But there is a thing called 'conviction'.
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An Indian version of court packing
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Oaths of office vary a bit in details. A judge promises to 'uphold the Constitution and its laws'.
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Peepli Live is our story
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Just like in life, there is no formula for success in showbiz. But there is a thing called conviction ...
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Sino-American rivalry: Failure and opportunity for Indian military diplomacy
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As Sino-American rivalry acquires a new momentum to the east of India, New Delhi will come under pressure...
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IPRI and the retreat from reforms
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IPRI is compiled by Property Rights Alliance and works through a network of organisations in several countries.
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MPI poverty
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Poverty ratios below a poverty line don't capture everything about poverty.
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
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I have always believed that large countries with ancient civilizations should invest both in resurrecting their past and in science for the future.
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Promotion Boomerang
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Recently, in order to promote his latest, Khatta Meetha, Akshay Kumar went to a Mumbai hospital to meet the ailing R K Laxman.
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Hindustan Times
Violence erupts in Kashmir again, 3 killed in police firing
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Three persons, including a school-goer, were killed in an alleged “unprovoked” police firing on Monday in north Kashmir’s Pattan area. A police inquiry has been initiated to look into the incident. Peerzada Ashiq reports.
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Obama unveils huge jobs and infrastructure plan
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US President Barack Obama unveiled plans today to spend at least $ 50 billion to expand and renew US roads, railways and airports, in a fresh bid to fire up sluggish economic growth.
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India must take adequate precaution with regard to China: PM
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India has to take adequate precautions but not give up hope of peaceful resolution of issues with China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today in reaction to "pinpricks" by Beijing on Jammu and Kashmir and other issues.
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Six-phase Bihar election begins on October 21
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Bihar will go to polls in six phases spread over a month from October 21, the Election Commission announced today. The first phase on October 21 will have polling for 47 seats while the second phase will be held on October 24 in 45 seats.
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Maoists split wide open
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Lucas Tete was the only Christian tribal among the four policeman abducted by the rebels in Bihar. He was murdered and the other policemen were released. Mammen Matthew reports. Special: The enemy within
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Court orders probe into PC's saffron terror remarks
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A court in Gujarat today ordered police inquiry against Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in a defamation suit filed against him for his 'saffron terrorism' remarks.
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Pak Govt gets tough; to investigate cricketers' assets
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The Pakistan government will investigate the assets of past and present cricketers after the International Cricket Council charged and suspended three Pakistan players over allegations of match fixing. Special | What happened
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Afridi blasts Hameed, says he is mentally 15
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Yasir Hameed might have backtracked on allegations of match-fixing against his Pakistan teammates but the side's captain Shahid Afridi is still livid with the opener and has ridiculed him as being mentally a teenager. Special | What happened
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I was tricked, blackmailed: Hameed
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Disowning the startling match-fixing accusations he has made against his Pakistan teammates, opener Yasir Hameed has claimed that he was tricked into giving the statements and later blackmailed to stand by them. Special | What happened
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US honours Mother Teresa with a stamp
Hindustan Times
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The United States has issued a postal stamp honouring Mother Teresa "the diminutive Roman Catholic nun and honorary US citizen who served the sick and destitute of India for nearly 50 years."
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BBC
Labour MPs call for hacking probe
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Labour MPs demand the police investigation into alleged phone-hacking by News of the World reporters is reopened, at an urgent Commons session.
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New police appeal over MI6 death
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Police investigating the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams appeal for help in tracing two people seen entering his central London flat.
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Tube workers begin 24-hour strike
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Severe disruption is expected on London Underground as the first workers begin a 24-hour strike.
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Saatchi gallery deal hits setback
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Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.
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Blair cancels London book signing
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Tony Blair cancels a planned book signing in London on Wednesday to prevent causing the police "a lot of hassle".
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Former head jailed for sex abuse
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A former boarding school head teacher is jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing and beating pupils.
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Afghanistan death soldier named
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A soldier killed in Afghanistan is named by the Ministry of Defence as L/Cpl Joseph Pool of the Royal Scots Borderers.
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NI school evacuated in bomb alert
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A primary school is closed in Antrim after an explosive device is found by an eight-year-old pupil and carried into a classroom.
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US to unveil $50bn building plan
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President Barack Obama is expected to call for a new $50bn infrastructure plan on Monday as he bids to find ways to jump-start the US economy.
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Rise in Facebook 'panic' reports
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More than 200 Facebook users have reported "abuse" following the launch of a "panic button" application last month, figures show.
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CNBC
Is Letting US Housing Market Crash the Only Way to Save It?
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When prices are lower, some experts argue, buyers will pour in, creating the elusive stability the government has spent billions upon billions trying to achieve. The New York Times reports.
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Obama to Announce $50 Billion Infrastructure Job Plan
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Tropical Storm Hermine Threatens Mexico, Texas
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Gulf Oil Producers Keep Close Watch on Hermine
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What Will Prod the US Central Bank Into Action?
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Fed Shouldn't Set Limits for Its Economic Aid: Kohn
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Hitman Clooney's 'American' Wins Weekend Box Office
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No Bank Will Escape from Regulation: EU Officials
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Work Till 62? We'd Rather Strike, the French Say
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UK Phone-Tapping Scandal Set to Reignite
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IBN Live
It's battleground Kashmir again as three die in firing
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Many stone-pelters were injured as cops fired at them in Patan in North Kashmir on Monday.
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PM won't retire, wants younger Cabinet
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Manmohan Singh told editors of newspapers that he "would like to reduce the average age of his Cabinet".
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Naxals free three abducted policemen
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The 3 policemen Sub-Inspector Abhay Prasad Yadav, Havaldar Mohammad Ehsaan and Trainee Sub-Inspector Rupesh Kumar Sinha were found in the jungles of Lakhisarai.
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EC announces six-phase poll in Bihar
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Voting for first phase will take place on October and counting for all 243 Assembly seats will be held on November 24.
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SC stays death sentence on Akshardham attackers
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The court also issued notice to the Gujarat government on their plea seeking that their death sentence be quashed.
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Why Indian teams can't win CL T20
IBN Live
The Indian clubs' performance in the inaugural CL T20 was far below expectations.
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Funds from Centre get lost in CPM hands: Rahul
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Congress general secretary slams Left govt in Bengal.
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Rahul Gandhi sends SPG men into a tizzy
IBN Live
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Congress leader crossed security barricade to shake hands with people in Kolkata.
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Mumbai oil spill: Hazardous cargo poses threat
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Divers refuse to neutralise the dangerous cargo of MSC Chitra.
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Pakistani Muslim youths turning into atheists
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Pakistani Muslim youths are beginning to question the existence of God and, in the process, giving up Islam to become atheists.
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Reuters
PM wants to cut average age of his cabinet
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The prime minister said on Monday he wanted to lower the average age of his cabinet, a remark that could signal a greater role for young and reformist ministers in a team dominated by a socialist old guard.
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Pakistan tax authorities to look into players assests
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KARACHI (Reuters) - The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will investigate the total assets of the Pakistan cricketers, team officials and top-ranking paid officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board, a senior tax official said on Monday.
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Troops fire on protesters in Kashmir, 2 dead
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SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Police opened fire on hundreds of stone-throwing protesters on Monday demonstrating against New Delhi's rule, killing at least two people, police and witnesses said.
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London 2012 plans for archery at Lord's given go-ahead
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LONDON (Reuters) - Cricket will make way for archery at the historic Lord's ground in two years' time after London 2012 organisers got the go-ahead for their plans on Monday.
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Dhoni calls for tough decisions over fixing controversy
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The spot-fixing scandal which has marred Pakistan's tour of England has tarnished cricket's image and tough decisions need to be made if necessary, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said in an interview.
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Bank staff plan one-day strike on Sept 7
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - About 1 million employees of banks plan to go on a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest a host of issues including foreign direct investment in public sector banks and entry of foreign banks amongst others.
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Sri Lanka to offer more oil exploration blocks
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COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka on Monday said it would offer new oil exploration blocks in an area off the northern coast where the initial flare-up of a quarter-century war with the Tamil Tiger separatists ended the hunt for oil.
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BSE Sensex hits 31-mth high on U.S. data relief rally
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - The BSE Sensex shot to a 31-month high and ended Monday 1.9 percent higher, its best single-day percentage-point gain in more than three months, tracking global stocks as concerns about the world's largest economy facing a double-dip recession faded after encouraging U.S. payrolls data.
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Nineteen killed in suicide bombing in Pakistan
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LAKKI MARWAT, Pakistan (Reuters) - A Taliban suicide bomber rammed his car into a police station in northwest Pakistan on Monday killing at least 19 people, police said, in a new wave of attacks by al Qaeda-linked militants.
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GTL Infra says Reliance Comm tower deal off
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - GTL Infrastructure said its deal with Reliance Communications to merge their telecoms tower businesses has been called off, a blow to the No. 2 telecoms firm's efforts to cut debt.
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Zee News
Poland PM Donald Tusk to visit India today !
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Prime Minister of Republic of Poland Donald Tusk will arrive on a three-day State visit to India on Monday.
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Indian President to visit Laos !
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Indian President Pratibha Patil was to pay a state visit to Laos later this week.
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Main accused behind missing of explosives-laden trucks held!
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Police on Sunday arrested the main accused behind the missing of over 60 explosives-laden trucks when they were on their way to Madhya Pradesh from Rajasthan.
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RSS wants debate on Ram Janmabhoomi in Parliament!
Zee News
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RSS on Sunday stressed the need for evolving a national consensus on Ram Janmabhoomi issue and sought a debate in Parliament after the Allahabad High Court delivers its verdict on Aydhya title suit later this month.
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CNN
'Little Rock Nine' member dies
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As a 15-year-old, Jefferson Thomas was one of nine African-American students who braved mobs to integrate an all-white school. Thomas died Sunday of cancer at age 67.
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Hurricane watch issued for TX, Mexico
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A tropical depression in southwestern Gulf of Mexico strengthened into a tropical storm Monday morning, forecasters said.
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Obama hunts ways to spark economy
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President Obama is stepping up his efforts to revive the economy. In a Labor Day speech in Milwaukee, he'll outline a plan to spend more on roads, railways and runways.
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'Plan B' on hold at Chilean mine
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Rescue officials reported Monday they had to temporarily stop one of two drilling operations to reach 33 men trapped for more than a month inside a Chilean mine.
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Police ask for help in dead spy case
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Metropolitan police in London, England, appealed Monday for further information about last month's death of a man who worked for a British intelligence agency and whose naked body was found in a padlocked duffel bag in his bathroom.
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Ex-ELO member killed in freak accident
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A former cellist with the rock group Electric Light Orchestra was killed in southwestern England on Monday in a car crash involving a large bale of hay, local police said.
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'Vicious thugs' kill pizza delivery man
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Boston police have arrested three suspects who they say stabbed a Domino's pizza delivery man and drove off in his car.
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Poll: GOP midterm advantage growing
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With November's midterm elections less than two months away, a new national poll indicates that the Republicans' advantage over the Democrats in the battle for Congress is on the rise.
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3rd migrant survived Mexico massacre
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A third migrant survived a massacre that left 72 dead in a Mexican border state, and could play a key role in authorities' investigation of the crime, El Salvador's president said.
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Six dead in Iraq violence
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A string of bombings and shootings in Iraq has left at least one Iraqi military officer and five civilians dead and at least 21 people wounded, authorities said today.
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The Hindu
Suspense over fate of kidnapped policemen continues
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BrahMos tested in steep-dive mode
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Yasir Hameed says he has been framed
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Three swimmers in dope net
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Party workers will decide alliance: Vijayakant
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Nepal fails to elect Prime Minister again
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Clijsters, Schiavone move into quarterfinals
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Check ragging, Pratibha tells teachers
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Swimming champ assaulted
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JeM chief killed
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