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Clinton to attend Sept 14-15 West Asia peace talks

Saturday, September 4, 2010 | NEWS

WASHINGTON, Sep 2 (Reuters) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US special envoy George Mitchell will take part in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in the West Asia on Sept. 14-15, Mitchell said today. Mitchell said no decision had been made for the venue of the talks. (more news…) Related items Israel’s Elbit Systems in acquisition deal Iran could...
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Thailand Convention organises road show

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS

CHENNAI: Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has organised “TCEB-India Exhibition Roadshow 2010” as part of its road show to promote business opportunities in ASEAN through the platform of exhibitions and trade shows in Thailand. (more news here…) Related items Ford furthers Asia push in India and Thailand (AP) Thailand To Join Anti-piracy Mission Off...
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Hong Kong’s Woo accepts career award at Venice filmfest

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS

Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo accepted a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the Venice film festival on Friday, dedicating the honour to his “dear mother”. (more news here…) Related items Philippine police ‘missed chances’ to shoot hijacker (AFP) Hong Kong Government: To Auction Kowloon Tong Site Oct 12 Hong Kong Stocks Advance, Led by...
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State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS
State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand 
    (AFP)

AFP – A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand’s second largest city Christchurch after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck before dawn on Saturday, causing widespread damage. (more news…) Related items State of emergency follows powerful New Zealand quake (AFP) Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island (AP) 7.0 magnitude...
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Pacquiao shrugs off Mayweather rant, eyes Margarito (AFP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS
Pacquiao shrugs off Mayweather rant, eyes Margarito 
    (AFP)

AFP – Manny Pacquiao shrugged off Floyd Mayweather Jnr’s online video rant against him as an “uneducated message” on Friday as the Filipino fighter continued to tout his November bout with Antonio Margarito. (more news…) Related items Clinton to attend Sept 14-15 West Asia peace talks Thailand Convention organises road show Hong Kong’s Woo accepts career award at Venice...
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State of emergency follows powerful New Zealand quake (AFP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS
State of emergency follows powerful New Zealand quake 
    (AFP)

AFP – A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand’s second largest city of Christchurch Saturday after a powerful 7.0 earthquake caused widespread damage, Mayor Bob Parker said. (more news…) Related items State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP) Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island (AP) 7.0...
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Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island (AP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS
Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island 
    (AP)

AP – A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand’s South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries. Looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchurch, police said. (more news…) Related items State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP) State of emergency...
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White House condemns deadly attacks in Pakistan (AP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS

AP – The White House is condemning attacks in Pakistan that left dozens dead. (more news…) Related items US condemns ‘reprehensible’ Pakistan bombings (AFP) Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threaten U.S. (Reuters) US condemns wave of attacks in Pakistan (AFP) British police quiz Pakistan trio in probe ...
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US condemns ‘reprehensible’ Pakistan bombings (AFP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS
US condemns ‘reprehensible’ Pakistan bombings 
    (AFP)

AFP – The United States on Friday strongly condemned a wave of deadly militant attacks against religious minorities in Pakistan. (more news…) Related items White House condemns deadly attacks in Pakistan (AP) Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threaten U.S. (Reuters) US condemns wave of attacks in Pakistan (AFP) British police...
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Australia, Swiss in 0-0 stalemate (AFP)

Friday, September 3, 2010 | NEWS
Australia, Swiss in 0-0 stalemate 
    (AFP)

AFP – Switzerland drew 0-0 with Australia in a friendly on Friday, leaving coach Ottmar Hitzfeld with goalscoring drought on his hands days before a crunch opening Euro 2012 qualifier against England. (more news…) Related items Aussie Stosur ready for US Open breakthrough (AFP) 1st Australian female PM leads party to low point ...
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