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South Korea labor group to strike against U.S. beef

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
SEOUL (Reuters) - Members of a militant South Korean labor group said they would walk off the job on Wednesday, briefly halting production at major carmakers, in protest against a U.S. beef import deal.

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Broken promises sound off-note between G8, Africa

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
FREETOWN (Reuters) - When African leaders meet their rich G8 counterparts next week the inevitable smiles will mask bitter disappointment over broken promises on both sides.

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Police arrest Illinois man suspected in 8 murders

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Illinois man suspected in a killing spree in which eight people, ranging from a 2-year-old boy to a 93-year-old man, were beaten or hacked to death was captured by police outside a bar, authorities said.

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Obama issues new call for national service

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama promised on Wednesday to create new opportunities for national service that would give Americans a chance to fight growing challenges on issues like poverty, climate change and education.

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G8 likely to send message on tackling food prices

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
TOKYO (Reuters) - G8 leaders are likely to seek to demonstrate their commitment to tackling soaring world food prices by issuing a separate statement on the issue at next week's summit, a Japanese foreign ministry official said this week.

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Five dead in Mongolia post-election violence

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
ULAN BATOR (Reuters) - A riot in Mongolia's capital over alleged election fraud has killed five people, dampening hopes for a period of stable government to develop the mining sector and tackle inflation.

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Angelina Jolie "doing great", says spokesman

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A spokesman for Angelina Jolie on Tuesday said the actress is "doing great" following reports that she has checked into a hospital in Nice, France, ahead of the birth of twins.

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McCain talks human rights, trade in Colombia visit

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Reuters) - Republican John McCain, in an unusual trip to Colombia as a U.S. presidential candidate, called on President Alvaro Uribe on Tuesday to make further progress on human rights while pushing the U.S. Congress to vote on a trade pact between the two countries.

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Obama courts evangelicals with stress on faith

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama promised a more active approach to faith-based social programs on Tuesday in a bid to bolster his support among evangelical and religious voters.

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McCain talks human rights, trade in Colombia visit

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
CARTAGENA, Colombia (Reuters) - Republican John McCain, in an unusual trip to Colombia as a U.S. presidential candidate, called on President Alvaro Uribe on Tuesday to make further progress on human rights while pushing the U.S. Congress to vote on a trade pact between the two countries.

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Tsvangirai says conditions not right for talks

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Wednesday that conditions were not yet right for talks with President Robert Mugabe on forming a unity government to end the violent crisis in the ruined state.

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Obama says opposes Calif. anti-gay marriage measure

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama opposes a California measure that would define marriage as between a man and woman after the state's top court backed same-sex weddings, according to a letter released on Tuesday.

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U.S. hopes for missile defense deal with Poland soon

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States expects to reach a deal soon on basing 10 missile interceptors in Poland as part of its European missile defense project, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

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Bush to meet with Asia leaders on G8 sidelines

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush will meet with leaders of Japan, China and South Korea on the sidelines of the Group of Eight summit next week to discuss efforts to force North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program, the White House said on Tuesday.

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Grasso case "over" as court dismisses claims

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former New York Stock Exchange chief Richard Grasso won a knockout victory on Tuesday in his four-year fight to keep every last penny of his $187.5 million pay package, as an appeals court threw out the state's remaining claims against him.

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Hill seeks to blunt criticism on NKorea

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill sought on Tuesday to blunt criticism that North Korea failed to detail its suspected proliferation and uranium enrichment programs, as required under a disarmament-for-aid deal.

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Bush says can reach deal with Congress on housing

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush said on Tuesday he believed a deal could be reached with Congress on legislation to help distressed homeowners stay in their houses.

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No U.S. OK seen this year for India atomic pact

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress will not have time to approve a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with India at the center of a bitter Indian political row, a key U.S. lawmaker on South Asian affairs said on Tuesday.

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Diplomats play down fears of Israeli attack on Iran

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S., Iranian and Western diplomats played down worries about a looming Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities on Tuesday after reports of heightened tensions rattled nerves and helped drive oil prices near record highs.

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Denver Archdiocese settles priest abuse cases

Wed, 2024-11-27 06:27
DENVER (Reuters) - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Denver will pay $5.5 million to settle 16 lawsuits filed by victims of sexual abuse by priests, both sides said on Tuesday.

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