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S.Korea's Lee says older U.S. cattle will be banned

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said on Tuesday he would not allow imports of U.S. beef from cattle over 30 months without public support, bowing to street protests that have led to a fall in his popularity rating.

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Kennedy "recuperating well" from brain surgery

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sen. Edward Kennedy, the sole surviving son of America's most famous political family, is "recuperating well" from brain surgery and should be released within a week from Duke University Medical Center, his office said on Tuesday.

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Sen. Byrd in hospital for observation

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sen. Robert Byrd, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate and a fierce opponent of the Iraq war, was taken to a Washington-area hospital for observation on Monday after a caregiver noticed that he was lethargic, a spokesman for the West Virginia Democrat said.

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Chief judge defends replacement of Guantanamo judge

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
MIAMI (Reuters) - The decision to replace the judge in the Guantanamo trial of a young Canadian prisoner was "completely unrelated" to any ruling or actions by that judge, the tribunals' chief judge said on Monday in a rare public statement.

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Obama poised to claim victory

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama was on the brink of winning the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday, claiming the support of a steady parade of uncommitted delegates and pushing rival Hillary Clinton to the verge of defeat.

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Hillary Clinton "It is not over 'til it's over"

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
RAPID CITY, South Dakota (Reuters) - It's almost over, isn't it? That seems to be all anyone wants to know from Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, but the only person who truly knows isn't telling.

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South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn backs Obama

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, the third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, is endorsing Barack Obama for president, his office said on Monday.

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Arrest of Zimbabwe politicians "deplorable": Bush

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush condemned violence in Zimbabwe and attempts to intimidate opposition figures as "deplorable" on Monday and said election and human rights monitors should "blanket the country."

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U.S. loses cotton subsidy appeal at WTO

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
GENEVA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States lost an appeal on Monday in its long-running dispute with Brazil over U.S. subsidies for cotton farmers at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Bush would veto climate bill in current form: White House

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush would veto climate change legislation to be considered by the U.S. Senate this week if it passes Congress in its current form, the White House said on Monday.

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McCain calls for divestment campaign against Iran

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world should launch a divestment campaign against Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions and reduce potential threats to Israel's security, Republican U.S. presidential candidate John McCain said on Monday.

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U.S. disappointed by new WTO ruling on cotton

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration is "very disappointed" by a new World Trade Organization ruling on Monday, which found the United States has not yet complied with global trade rules in its support for the cotton industry.

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White House slams climate bill

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday slammed legislation the U.S. Senate will consider this week aimed at controlling climate change, arguing it would cut economic growth and lead to soaring gasoline prices.

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Hillary Clinton "It is not over 'til it's over"

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
RAPID CITY, South Dakota (Reuters) - It's almost over, isn't it? That seems to be all anyone wants to know from Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, but the only person who truly knows isn't telling.

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Sen. Kennedy's cancer surgery deemed successful

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
DURHAM, North Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, a Democratic icon and a leading backer of presidential contender Barack Obama, had successful surgery on Monday to remove a malignant brain tumor and should suffer "no permanent neurological effects," his surgeon said.

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At primaries' end, American Indians in rare focus

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
LAME DEER, Montana (Reuters) - Often paid scant attention in U.S. presidential elections, Native Americans are taking an unusually high profile in the final stretch of the Democratic primary campaign.

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Obama and Clinton near finish line in Democratic race

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton neared the finish line of their dramatic Democratic presidential duel on Monday, with Obama poised to claim the nomination as Clinton faced the possible end of her bid.

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Pakistan and U.S. ties to remain close: military official

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Defense ties between Pakistan and the United States will remain strong through the next administration despite tough talk from U.S. presidential candidates looking to review the relationship, a top Pakistan military official said on Saturday.

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Clinton wins, but Obama closer to nomination

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton won the Democratic nominating contest in Puerto Rico on Sunday, but still badly trails front-runner Barack Obama as he draws closer to clinching the party's presidential nomination.

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Ending dollar peg won't solve Gulf inflation: Paulson

Tue, 2024-11-26 19:59
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Sunday leaders of Gulf oil producing states had told him that abandoning their currency pegs to the dollar will not solve their inflation problems.

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