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United States

Turkey pressed to add to Iran sanctioning
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Turkey pressed to add to Iran sanctioning

The United States has urged Turkey to pass new sanctions against Iran, increasing pressure on Tehran to stop work on its nuclear activities.

By Staff Reporter
Embattled Cain presses ahead with US campaign
Article
/ 1 December 2011

Embattled Cain presses ahead with US campaign

Republican Herman Cain is struggling along in his bid for the US presidency, vowing not to be deterred by allegations of an extramarital affair.

By Eric Johnson
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Article
/ 1 December 2011

US boost for anti-rhino poaching programme

A US animal protection group has started to raise funds for a programme that will equip SA and Zimbabwe rangers with skills to better track poachers.

By Kerry Sheridan
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Article
/ 1 December 2011

US officer says Nato attack on Pakistan was not intentional

A top US military officer says a Nato attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers was not deliberate, while Pakistan maintains Nato forces were alerted.

By Phil Stewart and Augustine Anthony
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Article
/ 1 December 2011

Hundreds arrested as US cops sweep up ‘Occupy’ protesters

Police have removed thousands of anti-Wall Street protesters from "Occupy" camps across the US, arresting 292 people in the Los Angeles operation.

By Mary Slosson and Dan Whitcomb
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Article
/ 28 November 2011

The economic week ahead: Debt sales and data

As a new financial week begins, investors are dreading more bad news from Europe and further knocks to the market.

By Matt Quigley
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Article
/ 26 November 2011

Riotous crowds mar US Black Friday shopping

Black Friday turned into mayhem as riotous crowds brawled over video games, waffle irons and towels, drawing international condemnation.

By Barbara Goldberg
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Article
/ 24 November 2011

Thanksgiving Day parade heads through New York

A festive mood has prevailed as the United States’s annual Thanksgiving parade made its way though New York’s crowded streets.

By Chris Hawley
Russia vows to set missiles against US shield
Article
/ 24 November 2011

Russia vows to set missiles against US shield

Russia has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow’s concerns about its plans.

By Vladimir Isachenkov
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Article
/ 23 November 2011

Palestine’s Unesco membership threatens programmes

The US’s funding cutoff to Unesco after Palestine was accepted as a full-fledged member could hamper the agency’s pro-democracy projects worldwide.

By Elaine Ganley
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Article
/ 21 November 2011

The economic week ahead: Hampered by politics

Investors are uncertain whether the eurozone can solve its debt crisis. Will bond markets signal optimism or deepening scepticism in the week ahead?

By Matt Quigley
China uneasy over US-Australia troop deal
Article
/ 17 November 2011

China uneasy over US-Australia troop deal

Beijing fears a policy of encirclement as US President Barack Obama announces plans to begin stationing 2 500 troops in northern Australia.

By Alison Rourke and Jonathan Watts
Obama arrives in Australia to reorient security ties
Article
/ 16 November 2011

Obama arrives in Australia to reorient security ties

US President Barack Obama has arrived in Australia to update a 60-year-old security alliance for a new century marked by the rise of China.

By Stephen Collinson
New York evicts anti-Wall Street protesters
Article
/ 15 November 2011

New York evicts anti-Wall Street protesters

New York police have evicted Occupy Wall Street protesters from a park in the city’s financial district, two months after they set up camp.

By Michelle Nichols
Police begin evicting anti-Wall Street protesters in New York
Article
/ 15 November 2011

Police begin evicting anti-Wall Street protesters in New York

New York police have begun clearing Zuccotti park in the city’s financial district, where Occupy Wall Street protesters have camped for two months.

By Staff Reporter
SA, Moz and Tanzania in ‘innovative’ anti-piracy pact
Africa
/ 15 November 2011

SA, Moz and Tanzania in ‘innovative’ anti-piracy pact

South Africa and Mozambique have signed an agreement to join forces with Tanzania to fight piracy in Southern African waters.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 November 2011

‘The Olympics will be secure: we’ll get missiles’

After reports of US security fears at the 2012 London Olympics, the UK has said it might deploy surface-to-air missiles to ensure safety at the Games.

By Staff Reporter
Obama to China: Behave like a ‘grown up’ economy
Article
/ 14 November 2011

Obama to China: Behave like a ‘grown up’ economy

United States President Barack Obama has served notice that the US is fed up with China’s trade and currency practices.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 November 2011

The week ahead: Technocrats to the rescue

All eyes are due to be on Italy and Greece’s new technocratic leaders this week as eurozone investors closely monitor their initial moves.

By Matt Quigley
Palestine UN bid soldiers on despite Security Council failure
Article
/ 11 November 2011

Palestine UN bid soldiers on despite Security Council failure

Palestine has vowed to continue its quest for full UN membership despite facing a setback at the Security Council and a possible veto from the US.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

Nigeria uses US warfare tactics against Islamists

The US army provided counter-insurgency training to Nigerian troops battling a rise in attacks by Islamist militants, the Nigerian military reveals.

By David Smith, Robin McKie and Monica Mark
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

Israel, US ramp up call for Iran sanctions

The United States and Israel are expected to press for tougher sanctions against Tehran following a report by the United Nations’s nuclear watchdog.

By Harriet Sherwood and Chris Mcgreal
‘Michael Jackson was an addict’
Article
/ 9 November 2011

‘Michael Jackson was an addict’

As Conrad Murray waits to hear his sentence for involuntary manslaughter, a tv interview is due to reveal he thought Michael Jackson was an addict.

By Staff Reporter
UN’s nuke watchdog outlines Iran’s work on atom bomb
Article
/ 9 November 2011

UN’s nuke watchdog outlines Iran’s work on atom bomb

In a report derided by Iran and likely to stir tension in the Middle East, the IAEA says Tehran has been trying to design an atomic bomb.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 November 2011

‘Made in China’ makes it on to catwalks with Vivienne Tam

Chinese-American designer Vivienne Tam has lifted the made-in-China label out of the discount bins and onto the world’s catwalks.

By Joyce Woo
‘Smokin’ Joe’ Frazier goes down fighting
Article
/ 8 November 2011

‘Smokin’ Joe’ Frazier goes down fighting

Muhammad Ali’s greatest foe, boxing legend Joe Frazier, has died just one month after being diagnosed with liver cancer at age 67.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 November 2011

Doctor guilty of manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death

Michael Jackson’s personal doctor has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the star’s death in 2009 but may not spend much time in jail.

By Alex Dobuzinskis
Nigeria Eid bomb attacks set US on edge
Article
/ 6 November 2011

Nigeria Eid bomb attacks set US on edge

The US says Boko Haram could attack three luxury hotels in Abuja after a report that more than 100 people have been killed in Nigeria since Friday.

By Jon Gambrell
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Article
/ 6 November 2011

Japan to join Pacific trade pact talks

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is to announce Japan will join negotiations in Asia-Pacific trade agreement talks, despite opposition from farmers.

By Staff Reporter
US punishes Unesco over Palestine
Article
/ 4 November 2011

US punishes Unesco over Palestine

The US cut off funds to the Unesco as a punitive action after the Palestinian Authority was accepted into the United Nations agency as a full member.

By Harriet Sherwood
Mayor Bloomberg lashes out at Occupy Wall Street protesters
Article
/ 4 November 2011

Mayor Bloomberg lashes out at Occupy Wall Street protesters

New York’s billionaire mayor has lashed out at Occupy Wall Street protesters, calling them despicable after reports of self-policing in the movement.

By Mark Egan and Chris Francescani
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Article
/ 2 November 2011

US disappointed in Israel settlement move

The US has expressed disappointment with Israel’s decision to speed up settlement building following Unesco’s grant to the Palestinians.

By Staff Reporter
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