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Search continues as Brazil landslides kill 63

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:22:28 +0000

The search continues for more bodies from an avalanche of mud and rock that buried a luxury Brazilian hotel filled with new year’s revellers, as the death toll from heavy rains in the country’s south rose to 63.

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US baulks at Iran’s nuclear demand

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:22:12 +0000

White House tells Iran that it is ”standing in its own way” by imposing ultimatum on world powers.

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Positions must be open to ex-Taliban, says general

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:21:56 +0000

British general in charge of new NATO unit seeking to reintegrate former insurgents expects to see Taliban commanders take senior positions within Afghan Government.

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Yemen fertile ground to breed terrorists

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:21:52 +0000

US intelligence officials say Yemen’s strategic location, lawlessness and instability may make it an even more problematic battleground than Pakistan or Afghanistan.

Japanese officials play matchmaker

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:21:42 +0000

With Japan’s population falling by 75,000 in 2009, local governments in Japan enthusiastically pitch in to help people find spouses.

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US, Britain close Yemen embassies over Al-Qaeda threats

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:21:19 +0000

The US and British embassies in Yemen closed on Sunday amid threats from a local branch of Al-Qaeda, after Washington and Britain vowed to help the impoverished country in its fight against extremism.

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National Australia Bank gears up for takeover of Britain’s Northern Rock

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:28:00 +0000

Local lender reportedly holding talks with potential advisors on deal to acquire British bank. 4 Jan 2010 8:28 AM

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Closing on a difficult year

John Bric — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:18:00 +0000

US shares closed slightly weaker on Thursday, ending a year in which the S&P 500 recovered by 23.5 per cent. 4 Jan 2010 8:18 AM

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Aust shares receive mixed leads

bdiamond — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Resources stocks expected to gain on higher metals, oil prices. 4 Jan 2010 8:00 AM

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Jackgreen unlikely to repay debts

bdiamond — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:38:00 +0000

Administrators say failed power retailer will not be able to repay unsecured creditors, report says. 4 Jan 2010 7:38 AM

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