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Sarkozy Backs EU's Barroso for Second Term
Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:12:00 PM
French President Nicolas Sarkozy made clear on Thursday he would support Jose Manuel Barroso for a second term as European Commission president when Barroso's mandate ends next year.   Full Story
 

Hurricane Bertha Weakens Again in Atlantic
Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:12:00 PM
The first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic storm season weakened back into a Category 1 hurricane Thursday as it churned its way toward the British colony of Bermuda, U.S. hurricane forecasters said.    Full Story
 

Poland Appeals to EU for More Time for Shipyards
Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:12:00 PM
WARSAW—Poland asked the European Union on Thursday for more time to complete the sale of its shipyards, symbolic birthplace of the anti-communist Solidarity union, and said it would appeal to leader ...   Full Story
 

Filipina Says Former U.N. Ambassador Enslaved Her
Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:05:00 PM
NEW YORK—A Filipina immigrant on Wednesday accused a former Philippines ambassador to the United Nations and his family of enslaving her as a house maid and subjecting her to abuse, leading her ...   Full Story
 

Rice Says U.S. Will Defend Allies Against Iran
Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:57:00 PM
Iran should have no doubt about the United States' commitment to defending its allies from possible attack, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.   Full Story
 

Pope Benedict 'Rock Star' of World Youth Day in Sydney
Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:15:00 PM
Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney on Sunday as the headline "rock star" act in the Catholic Church's World Youth Day — its version of Woodstock, five days of peace, love and Christianity.   Full Story
 

Air India Bomber Granted Bail
Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:10:00 AM
The only man convicted in connection with the 1985 Air India bombings was granted bail on Wednesday as he awaits trial for allegedly lying to a Canadian court that he knew nothing about the plot.   Full Story
 

U.S. Can't Rule Out al Qaeda in Istanbul Attack
Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:10:00 AM
WASHINGTON—The United States on Wednesday condemned the attack on its consulate in Istanbul and a State Department spokesman said he could neither confirm nor rule out al Qaeda involvement.Three Tu ...   Full Story
 

Malaysia Prime Minister to Step Down June 2010, Says News Website
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:46:00 PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will step down in June 2010, an influential news website said on Thursday.   Full Story
 

Obama, McCain Debate Ways to Deal With Iran
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:40:00 PM
WASHINGTON—Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Wednesday Iran's missile tests proved a need for direct U.S. talks with Tehran while Republican John McCain emphasized sanctions and ...   Full Story
 

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