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OSLO (AFP) - A humble President Barack Obama joined a list of revered Nobel peace laureates, but in a steely speech he warned he would not hesitate to wage war if it was "morally justified." Full Story »
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Obama defends war at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 9:30 pm ET
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EU pulls all-nighter to find climate aid cash
AFP – 2 hrs 22 mins ago
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COPENHAGEN (AFP) - European leaders, bidding to increase pressure for a worldwide climate deal in Copenhagen, battled through the night to hammer down Friday a six-billion-euro aid package for poorer nations. Full Story »
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NKorea to cooperate with US over nuclear issue
AFP – 1 hr 51 mins ago
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) - North Korea said Friday that it has agreed with the United States to cooperate in narrowing differences over its nuclear issue, raising hopes for follow-up negotiations. Full Story »
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Tense talks as gunmen hold 57 Philippine hostages
AFP – 2 hrs 6 mins ago
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PROSPERIDAD (Philippines) (AFP) - Tense negotiations to free 57 people held captive by tribal gunmen wanted for murder in the volatile southern Philippines entered their second day Friday, amid signs of a breakthrough. Full Story »
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Maliki says rivals putting Iraqi security at risk
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 2:25 pm ET
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BAGHDAD (AFP) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki accused rivals on Thursday of stoking political rows which have put Iraq's security at risk, as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates made a surprise visit to Baghdad. Full Story »
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US defence secretary vows support on post-bombing Iraq visit
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 2:24 pm ET
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BAGHDAD (AFP) - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates assured Iraq of continued support during a surprise visit to Baghdad on Thursday, as the Pentagon insisted its troop pullout was on track despite a surge in violence. Full Story »
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Western envoys threaten Iran with new UN sanctions
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 2:54 pm ET
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UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Western powers upped the pressure on Iran Thursday, threatening to push for new UN sanctions early next year if Tehran continues to defy demands to halt its sensitive nuclear fuel work. Full Story »
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FBI probes US suspects in Pakistan terror plot
AFP – 2 hrs 10 mins ago
AFP
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - The FBI has questioned a group of young Americans arrested in Pakistan for alleged Al-Qaeda links, as US President Barack Obama vowed an investigation into the men accused of plotting terror strikes. Full Story »
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Zelaya rejects offer to leave Honduras
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 5:44 pm ET
AFP/File
TEGUCIGALPA (AFP) - Efforts to end the six-month political crisis in Honduras lay in tatters Thursday as deposed leader Manuel Zelaya rejected an offer of exile barbed with demands he relinquish his claim to the presidency. Full Story »
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Guinea's new strongman urges army to discipline
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 4:47 pm ET
AFP/File
CONAKRY (AFP) - General Sekouba Konate, who has ruled Guinea since an assassination attempt on the junta leader last week, Thursday urged the army to "fight against the brigands in our ranks" and protect civilians. Full Story »
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