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Zawahri urges Muslims to resist US
DUBAI, Oct 1: An audio tape attributed to Al Qaeda's deputy leader urged Muslims on Friday to organize resistance against "crusader America" and its allies throughout the world. ... 
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US refuses to condemn Israel
ALLENTOWN, Oct 1: The White House on Friday declined to condemn Israel's massive raid in Gaza but cautioned the Jewish state to "keep in mind the impact" of such actions on the peace process. ...
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Operation successful, but Blair now risks succession war
LONDON, Oct 1: British Prime Minister Tony Blair underwent successful heart surgery on Friday and returned home following a surprise vow to serve a record third term and deny rivals power for five more years. ...
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Ankara cancels EU, OIC meeting: Row over Turkish Cypriots
ANKARA, Oct 1: A row with Brussels on the status of Turkish Cypriots forced Turkey on Friday to scrap talks it was to host between the European Union and Muslim nations, in another tense episode before a crucial decision on the country's bid to join the EU. ...
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'Vindictive torture' at Guantanamo alleged: British detainee's letter
LONDON, Oct 1: One of four Britons still held by the United States at the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba claims in a letter released by lawyers on Friday that he has been subjected to "vindictive torture" and death threats. ...
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Russia's mly near collapse: minister
MOSCOW, Oct 1: Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov warned on Friday that the Russian armed forces were on the verge of collapse because people were avoiding the draft and less than 10 per cent of those eligible were showing up at enlistment stations. ...
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Moscow stiffens airport security
MOSCOW, Oct 1: Moscow on Friday stiffened security at two of its international airports following the downing of two passenger jets and the Beslan hostage tragedy that together killed over 400 people. ...
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Chirac proposes referendum
STRASBOURG, Oct 1: President Jacques Chirac further stirred debate over Turkish membership of the European Union Friday with a declaration that he favours a change to France's constitution in order to guarantee a national referendum to approve Ankara's accession. ...
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First blood to Kerry in TV debate
WASHINGTON: John Kerry regained the initiative in the US presidential race last night with a forceful performance in his first debate with George Bush, occasionally leaving the president scowling and at a loss for words. ...
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Privatization bad for the poor: study
WASHINGTON: Privatization and trade liberalization policies foisted on developing countries in return for financial help are often bad for the poor, according to a confidential UK government paper. ...
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India asks US to end sanctions on 2 scientists
NEW DELHI, Oct 1: India said on Friday it had asked the United States to withdraw sanctions it had imposed against two Indian scientists accused by Washington of selling technology for weapons of mass destruction to Iran. ...
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Colonel, copter attacked in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Suspected Maoist rebels fighting to overthrow Nepal's monarchy tried to assassinate an army officer on Friday and shot at a helicopter carrying goods to one of their mountain strongholds, wounding two people. ...
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10 killed in BD shootout
DHAKA, Oct 1: The ringleader and nine members of a gang were killed during a gunfight with paramilitary troops in Chittagong district on Thursday. ...
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BD newsman gets TI award
DHAKA, Oct 1: The Transparency International (TI) has conferred an award on a Bangladeshi journalist, Manik Saha, for "courageous reporting". The International Honesty Award will be given at a meeting in Kenya on Oct 8. ...
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The 'hordes' linger in Europe's memory: Turkey's EU membership
ISTANBUL: When Europe first saw the Turks nearly 1,000 years ago, Byzantine historians believed they had met "the hordes of the Apocalypse"; ten centuries later, Europe's collective memory is still marked by prejudice ...
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The plight of Yusuf Islam
We have all seen bad films; fortunately most of them are quickly forgotten. However, I'm going to find it difficult to erase the latest from my mind: was it mystery, comedy or action? I wish to God I knew. ...
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