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Groundbreaking legislation eases restrictions on
foreign ownership of industries, offering tax breaks and land leases.
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2012 09:59 GMT Asia-Pacific
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Judges at International Criminal Court rule that
former Ivorian president is healthy enough to face war crimes charges.
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2012 09:31 GMT Europe
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Church of Holy Sepulchre locked in dispute with Israeli water company over millions in unpaid bills.
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2012 07:50 GMT Middle East
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Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says he detests
their act, but that the women band members should be released.
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2012 05:59 GMT Europe
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At least one person has died and several more
injured as a train crashed into a truck in the state of Victoria.
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2012 10:53 GMT Asia-Pacific
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A Syrian Air Forces
general has been assassinated in the capital, Damascus, as clashes
between government forces and insurgents continue.
General Abdullah Mahmud al-Khalidi was
shot dead on Monday evening in the northern Damascus neighborhood of
Rukn al-Din, Syria's state television reported without providing further
details.
Local media has blamed terrorist groups fighting against the Syrian
government for the killing, adding that it was part of an insurgent
campaign to target top figures and scientists.
Meanwhile, at least 25 insurgents were killed after members of two
armed groups clashed in Aleppo suburb of Izaz on Tuesday over the
distribution of goods they had stolen from locals.
There are also reports of clashes between government forces and
foreign-backed insurgents in Hama, Dayr al-Zawr and Damascus suburbs.
According to Syria's official news agency SANA, many insurgents were
killed in Salah-Eddin and al-Khazan districts of Harasta in Damascus
countryside.
Syrian troops also defused a number of explosive devices in Harasta.
Syria has been experiencing unrest since mid-March 2011. Many
people, including large numbers of security forces, have been killed in
the violence.
Thousands of people have held a demonstration in Berlin to protest against
a visit by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Germany.
The 5th edition of Iran’s National Student Film Festival has wrapped up in
the capital city of Tehran, with dozens of students receiving awards during
a closing ceremony, *Press TV* reports.
DHS sued over use of drones inside US
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sued by an American
Internet privacy advocacy group for its refusal to explain the use of
Predator drones inside the United States.
At least 14 people have been killed and 60 others wounded in a massive
explosion in eastern Riyadh, the Saudi capital, which also destroyed an
industrial building.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and his Argentinean counterpart
Hector Timerman have hailed the results of the two countries’ expert
meetings to resolve misunderstandings over a 1994 bombing attack in
Argentina.
Kuwaiti police have clashed with thousands of people protesting against the
detention of a leading opposition figure, government and opposition sources
say.
Thu Nov 1, 2012 2:47AM
There has been a continuing travel chaos caused by Hurricane Sandy in the northeast of the United States.
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:6PM
A
poll has shown that the turnout for the 2012 US presidential election
will be lower than the previous two elections in 2008 and 2004.
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:25PM
A
recent survey has shown an increase in the number of voters in the US
state of California who distrust their state and federal leaders, Press TV reports.
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:26AM
US
officials and ordinary people begin assessing the trail of losses left
by Hurricane Sandy on the northeast of the country, with at least 50
people reported killed during the super storm.
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Canadian judge to examine video footage of
"dehumanising treatment" of 19-year-old who went on to commit suicide.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2012 08:35 GMT Americas
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At least 130 people are missing after
Malaysia-bound boat carrying Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar sinks near
Bangladesh.
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2012 23:53 GMT Asia-Pacific
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Thousands protest outside prison where an
opposition leader is held over remarks deemed critical of the emir.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2012 01:03 GMT Middle East
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Police grab Henry de Jesus Lopez, Colombia's
most-wanted cocaine dealer, at a restaurant in the Argentine capital.
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2012 23:10 GMT Americas
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Three-months extension comes after salafists attack police station in the capital, injuring several.
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2012 23:35 GMT Africa
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At least six people killed in explosion in
Sayeda Zainab suburb while carbomb goes off in southwest of Syrian
capital.
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2012 16:27 GMT Middle East
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At least 22 dead and 111 injured from explosion
when truck carrying flammable liquids crashed in the Saudi capital.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2012 12:56 GMT Middle East
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Judge to examine newly released video footage of
"dehumanising treatment" of 19-year-old who went on to commit suicide.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2012 12:29 GMT Americas
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Change could help politically ailing President
Cristina Fernandez court the youth vote ahead of next year's elections.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2012 10:18 GMT Americas
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Halloween party shooting at University of
California leaves one in critical condition and three others with
injuries.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2012 12:10 GMT Americas
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A Syrian Air Forces
general has been assassinated in the capital, Damascus, as clashes
between government forces and insurgents continue.
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