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Clinton Set For Top Obama Post
Clinton Set For Top Obama Post
US President-elect Barack Obama is on track to nominate his former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, a Democratic official said
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Lavish Dubai Resort Opens In Style
Lavish Dubai Resort Opens In Style
A lavish resort which sits on Dubai's man-made island has opened in spectacular star-studded style.
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Britain 'won't Pay Pirate Ransom'
Britain 'won't Pay Pirate Ransom'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said that Britain would not pay a ransom for the hostages held by pirates off the east African coast.
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Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protestor
Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protestor
A grenade attack on protesters occupying the Thai prime minister's office in Bangkok has killed a protester and wounded 23 others.
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Treasury Gives Iceland £2.2bn
Treasury Gives Iceland £2.2bn
The Treasury has given Iceland £2.2 billion to guarantee British deposits at collapsed bank Icesave, it has been disclosed.
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US Car Industry Plan Running Out Of Fuel
US Car Industry Plan Running Out Of Fuel
A tentative deal in Congress for a £16.9 billion package to rescue the struggling US auto industry is running out of fuel.
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Miracle Pregnancy For Elephant
Miracle Pregnancy For Elephant
A Thai elephant has become pregnant after being injected with frozen sperm, boosting hopes in the species' fight against extinction.
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Monk 'admits' Raping UK Tourist
Monk 'admits' Raping UK Tourist
The Foreign Office is investigating reports that a British tourist was allegedly raped by a teenage monk in Cambodia.
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Osama's No2 Slams Obama
Osama's No2 Slams Obama
Al-Qaeda's second-in-command has slammed US president-elect Barack Obama for vowing to back Israel.
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UK Tennis Player Held On Rape Charge
UK Tennis Player Held On Rape Charge
A talented British tennis player has been arrested by US police on suspicion of raping a woman at a party.
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