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Mired In Mud
Hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Indonesia by worst floods in recent memory.

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Mourning in Spain
Royal family grieves at death of princess' 31-year-old sister

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Lights Out
Landmarks across Europe go dark to call attention to climate change

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U.K. Kidnap Terror Arrests
British police arrest 9 men accused of committing, preparing or instigating terrorism.

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Shiites Mark Ashoura
One of the holiest days of year for Shiites marked amid increased tensions with Sunni Muslims.

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Israel Bombing Breaks Calm
Suicide bomber attacks southern Israeli resort town, first such bombing in Israel in 9 months.

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Photos Of The Day
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New Year, New Outbreaks
2007 kicks off with flare-ups across Asia and elsewhere

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Golden Princess
As Princess Caroline turns 50, here's a look back at a life of royal romance and heartache.

Man Says He Sent British Letter Bomb

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U.K. police said they have arrested a man who claimed he sent at least one of a spate of letter bombs at British companies linked to traffic enforcement. More...

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Pentagon To Extend Troops In Afghanistan
The Pentagon plans to extend its buildup of several thousand combat troops in Afghanistan, initially announced as lasting until late spring, well into next year, a senior U.S. military official said. More...

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Gates: Iranian Weaponry Found In Iraq
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, confirming a story reported more than a week ago by CBS News, says there is hard evidence that some of the weapons used against U.S. forces in Iraq have come from Iran. More...

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Israeli border police officers prepare to fire tear gas canisters towards Palestinian stonethrowers during clashes in the narrow alleyways of east Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, Feb. 9, 2007.

Clashes Erupt At Jerusalem Holy Site
Israeli police swarmed around one the most contentious sites in Jerusalem and lobbed stun grenades into a group of protesters who had gathered at the scene. The outrage stems from Israeli repair work on an earthen ramp near the Al-Aqsa mosque. More...

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From London, A Royal Update

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N. Korea Nuke Envoys Struggle on Deal
U.S. Is "Cautiously Optimistic," But Japan Sees No Prospect Of Agreement

Pentagon Watchdog Slams Prewar Intel

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Investigation Finds Efforts To Link Al Qaeda And Iraq Were Inappropriate — But Legal

U.K. Files Charges In Terror Kidnap Plot

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Of 9 Arrested In Birmingham Raid, 5 Face Charges, 3 Free, 1 Not Yet Charged

Gore, Branson Announce Climate Prize

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Former VP, British Tycoon Team Up On "Global Challenge" To Give $25M To Global Warming Innovator

Venezuela To Nationalize Power Company
Government To Pay More Than $700 Million For Controlling Stake In Nation's Largest Private Electric Company

Iraqi Official Tied To Militia Jailed

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House Plans Simple "Yes Or No" On Iraq

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Democrats Mull Plan To Close Guantanamo
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