Archive for September 18th, 2012

Syrian forces, rebels clash near Turkey

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BEIRUT (AP) — Fierce clashes broke out Tuesday between Syrian rebels and regime forces battling for control of a border crossing on the frontier with Turkey, and Turkish authorities told residents to evacuate the area.
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Beijing demonstrators damage US ambassador’s car

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BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. State Department says about 50 protesters in Beijing surrounded the car of the U.S. ambassador to China, causing minor damage to the vehicle.
Ambassador Gary Locke was unhurt, but diplomats have expressed c…

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Obama: As President You Represent Entire Country

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Rebuking Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Americans are not “victims” and that voters want to make sure that their president is “not…

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US scholar: Jesus cites wife in ancient script

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BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University professor on Tuesday unveiled a fourth-century fragment of papyrus she said is the only existing ancient text quoting Jesus explicitly referring to having a wife.
Karen King, an expert in the his…

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Liberia: Sirleaf Dismisses Officials, Suspends Others

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[Liberia Govt]President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has accepted the resignation of Mr. Francis Carbah from the position of Managing Director of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) for gross indiscretion in financial management.

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UCL: Real beat City in thriller, Arsenal win

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Real Madrid claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City at the Bernabeu.

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The Mendises script big win for Sri Lanka

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Ajantha Mendis and Jeevan Mendis scripted a comprehensive win for Sri Lanka in the World T20 opener against Zimbabwe

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Ibrahimovic: We can win UCL

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes he can achieve his goal of finally winning the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.

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‘We rate ourselves highly’ – Mangal

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Nawroz Mangal, the Afghanistan captain, wants to show the world his team can compete at the highest level in international cricket

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Afghan journeymen aim to stall India’s journey

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ESPNcricinfo previews the Group A match between Afghanistan and India

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