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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT
Ali Eteraz: The Taliban is trying to destroy Pakistan ā€" but the country's leadership is too preoccupied with power games to stop them
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:50:05 GMT
Central theme of the Democratic attack on McCain is that he's offering an extension of the Bush presidency
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:52:44 GMT
Miliband says in light of Georgian crisis west must re-examine every aspect of relations with Moscow
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT
Jack Shenker: Cynics suspect government involvement in a fire at the Shura council in Cairo: a sign of how volatile the country has become
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:29:05 GMT
Releasing details about a prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay would damage UK relations with America, court told
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:19:59 GMT
Merkel expresses disapproval of Russian actions to Medvedev while Russians complain about US using military craft to deliver relief supplies
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:04:56 GMT
Democratic nominee aims to concentrate on how to soften the impact of job losses and address the income gap
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:45:00 GMT
David Hearst: In lecturing the Russians about Ukrainian sovereignty, the British foreign secretary appears not to know what he's talking about
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT
Economic growth in developing countries has translated into big increases in happiness, but people in richer countries have seen much more modest improvements
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:28:42 GMT
The current Dalai Lama has said if his spirit is reborn, it may not be in a country under Chinese rule
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:04:42 GMT
Cushing, Oklahoma. America's crude oil supply hub is booming on the back of oil prices
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:01 GMT
Marie-Helene Martin: Bertrand Delanoƫ has announced he'll run for the leadership of the French socialists. But can he save his party from oblivion?
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:53:32 GMT
Tibetan spiritual leader will return to Dharamsala to rest after 'experiencing some discomfort'
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:52:43 GMT
Suspected Muslim militants took hostage at least six people, including a mother and her four children this morning, sparking a gun battle in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, the scene of months of violent protests
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:12:46 GMT
Tory leader calls for suspension of European negotiations with Moscow


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