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US man gets nearly 20 years for Thai pedophilia

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:33:00 +0000

AFP – NEW YORK (AFP) – A US court has handed 19-and-a-half years in prison to an actor convicted of abusing children as young as six on trips to Thailand and posting the images on the Internet.

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Kosovo elections ‘significant milestone:’ US

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:20:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States Monday praised the Kosovo government for its handling of its first elections since its independence last year, calling them “a significant milestone” on the road to democracy.

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US Postal Service loses 3.8 billion dollars, eyes new steps

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:43:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – The US Postal Service said Monday it lost 3.8 billion dollars in the just-ended fiscal year, prompting the need for deeper cost cuts and additional help from Congress.

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US, Cuba to hold second round of migration talks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:34:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States and Cuba will hold a second round of talks on migration issues in Havana at a yet undetermined date, a State Department spokesman said Monday.

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US senators push to ramp up nuclear energy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:31:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – Two senators unveiled legislation Monday to double US nuclear energy output in 20 years and foster clean energy options with “mini-Manhattan Projects” named for the original US atomic bomb push.

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US against unilateral Palestinian state move

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States voiced its opposition on Monday to unilateral Palestinian moves to seek recognition for an independent state, saying negotiations with Israel were the best way forward.

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CIA offers bounties to Pakistani intelligence: report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:14:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – The CIA provides hundreds of millions of dollars to Pakistan’s spy service, including payments for the capture or killing of wanted militants, a US newspaper reported, citing unnamed officials and former officials.

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Outrage in Washington over Obama’s Japan bow

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:25:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – News photos of President Barack Obama bowing to Japan’s emperor have incensed critics here, who said the US leader should stand tall when representing America overseas.

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US health overhaul could face key Senate test

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:36:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama’s drive to remake US health care could face a critical test vote in the US Senate, where lawmakers await an influential report on the plan’s cost and overall impact.

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Obama foes lash out at 9/11 trial plans

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:53:00 +0000

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – Prominent Republicans on Sunday lashed out at the administration’s decision to try five alleged plotters of the 9/11 attacks in a New York civilian court, saying it would harm efforts to fight terrorism.

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