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India's Christians welcome pope's condemnation of violence
AFP - 2 hours ago
NEW DELHI (AFP) - India's Catholic clergy said on Monday that they welcomed the pope's condemnation of violence against the country's Christian minority, while Hindu nationalist politicians accused the Vatican of interfering.
Video: Pope Gives India Its First Female Saint AssociatedPress

India gets its first woman saint BBC News
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As Afghanistan Slides, Chance of a Taliban Deal Increases - TIME
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:48 GMT

Times Online

As Afghanistan Slides, Chance of a Taliban Deal Increases
TIME - 6 hours ago
By Aryn Baker / Kabul Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 As the world's finance ministers wring their hands over the global financial crisis, a quieter multi-lingual chorus of dismay is emanating from the military compounds and foreign offices of the planet's most ...
Afghanistan Welcomes NATO Crackdown on Narcotics Infrastructure Voice of America
Afghanistan's best hope is for controlled warlordism guardian.co.uk
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Relatives of captive crew seek meeting with Ukrainian leader - RIA Novosti
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:38:54 GMT

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Relatives of captive crew seek meeting with Ukrainian leader
RIA Novosti - 1 hour ago
KIEV, October 13 (RIA Novosti) - Family members of over 15 Ukrainians held hostage by Somali pirates for more than two weeks have gathered outside the offices of the Ukrainian president, the Unian news agency reported on Monday.
Puntland Forces Kill Pirates in Raid on Ship Voice of America
Somali pirates die in fighting with Puntland forces: official AFP
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Austria's Proell wants to fast-track govt talks - guardian.co.uk
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:12:14 GMT

Times Online

Austria's Proell wants to fast-track govt talks
guardian.co.uk - 48 minutes ago
VIENNA, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Austrian conservative People's Party leader Josef Proell said on Monday a new government would have to be formed faster than originally planned to handle the threat of a looming economic crisis.
Haider 'speeding when killed' Aljazeera.net
Austrian Was Speeding Before Crash New York Times
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Thailand's political turmoil escalates with no forthcoming end - Xinhua
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:36:18 GMT

Voice of America

Thailand's political turmoil escalates with no forthcoming end
Xinhua - 4 hours ago
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Thailand has been mired deeper into a political standoff after a turmoil turned into bloodshed in the conflict-crippled Asian country last week.
Video: Raw Video: Tear Gas Fired at Thai Protestors AssociatedPress

Hundreds Injured in Thai Protests New York Times
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Iraq: Businessman killed as attacks on Christians continue - CNN
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:08:52 GMT

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Iraq: Businessman killed as attacks on Christians continue
CNN - 52 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Gunmen killed a Christian businessman and wounded his nephew in a drive-by shooting in Mosul, police said Monday.
Deadly attacks underscore security concerns in Iraq Kansas City Star
11 Killed In Bombing Attacks In Northern Iraq RTT News
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Lithuanian Homeland Union Wins Most Seats in Election (Update2) - Bloomberg
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:37:50 GMT

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Lithuanian Homeland Union Wins Most Seats in Election (Update2)
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
By Milda Seputyte Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Lithuania's Homeland Union-Christian Democrat Party won the most seats in yesterday's parliamentary elections after eight years in opposition, latest results show.
Lithuania's Center-Right Set For Election Win Deutsche Welle
Tough coalition talks loom after Lithuania vote AFP
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Peres in Acre: Both religions must show mutual respect - Jerusalem Post
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:14:47 GMT

Voice of America

Peres in Acre: Both religions must show mutual respect
Jerusalem Post - 46 minutes ago
By JPOST.COM STAFF Following the first quiet night in Acre since the outbreak of Arab-Jewish violence on the eve of Yom Kippur, President Shimon Peres arrived in the divided town and met with Arab and Jewish leaders.
Angry and confused, Acre residents wonder how everyday life will go on Ha'aretz
Israeli City Divided by Sectarian Violence New York Times
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South Africa's ANC Says Members Can't Defy Party Decisions - Bloomberg
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:54:21 GMT

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South Africa's ANC Says Members Can't Defy Party Decisions
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Mike Cohen Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa's ruling African National Congress said its members cannot defy party decisions and have the right to form a rival party if they are unhappy with the direction its leadership is taking.
RPT-FEATURE-Stakes high for South African land reform Reuters
S. African Party Faces Possible Split New York Times
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Military: Clashes in Sri Lanka kill 30 combatants - The Associated Press
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:33:29 GMT

Boston Globe

Military: Clashes in Sri Lanka kill 30 combatants
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankan soldiers attacked Tamil Tiger rebel bunkers along the northern front lines triggering gunbattles that killed 27 guerrillas and three soldiers, the military said Monday.
Video: Inside Story - Sri Lanka's Civil Strife - Oct 8 - Part 2 AlJazeeraEnglish

Australia considers listing Tamil Tigers as terror organisation Radio Australia
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62 insurgents killed in Afghan battle - Los Angeles Times
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:03:22 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

62 insurgents killed in Afghan battle
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN -- Taliban fighters made an unusual bid to capture a provincial capital, Afghan and Western officials said Sunday, a failed assault that nonetheless underscored their heightened boldness and ambition in recent months.
General Says Heâ€™s Hopeful About War Against Taliban New York Times
Airstrikes kill more than 60 Taliban fighters in Helmand guardian.co.uk
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European, Asian markets bounce back - The Associated Press
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:23:04 GMT

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European, Asian markets bounce back
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
LONDON (AP) - European markets opened strongly Monday following Asia's lead in response to the widespread government efforts over the weekend to shore up the world's troubled financial system.
The financial crisis A light at the end of the tunnel? Economist
World stock markets welcome European bank rescue AFP
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Morgan Stanley Climbs in Germany on Mitsubishi UFJ Discussions - Bloomberg
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:12:28 GMT

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Morgan Stanley Climbs in Germany on Mitsubishi UFJ Discussions
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
By Christine Harper Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley rose in German trading as it held talks with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. about terms of the $9 billion cash infusion into the Wall Street firm.
Stocks set for sharp gains CNNMoney.com
US assures Japanese bank Morgan investment protected Houston Chronicle
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Campaigns again turn nasty - Buffalo News
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:27:07 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Campaigns again turn nasty
Buffalo News - 33 minutes ago
The increasing ugliness of the presidential campaign comes, sad to say, as no surprise. When events start to favor one candidate, leaving the other with nothing new of substance to grab onto, the trailing candidate is going to go negative - in this ...
Republicans Fear McCain in Trouble After Hard Week ELECTIONS 2008 RedOrbit
Congressman says McCain sowing 'seeds of hatred' Reuters
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Sen. Clinton praises Obama's stance on economy - The Associated Press
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:22:26 GMT

WELT ONLINE

Sen. Clinton praises Obama's stance on economy
The Associated Press - 38 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is praising former rival Barack Obama, saying the Democratic presidential nominee is closing in on winning on Election Day.
Video: Obama, Biden Get Boost From Clintons AssociatedPress

Both Clintons campaign with Biden in Scranton, Pa. Los Angeles Times
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McCain Reschedules With Letterman - New York Times
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:50:39 GMT

Washington Post

McCain Reschedules With Letterman
New York Times - 7 hours ago
Senator John McCain has agreed to appear on David Lettermanâ€™s â€œLate Showâ€ on CBS this Thursday, according to the showâ€™s Web site, lateshow.
McCain to appear on Letterman CNN
John McCain is returning for that chat with David Letterman Los Angeles Times
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Obama has four-point lead on McCain - Reuters
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:10:53 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Obama has four-point lead on McCain
Reuters - 6 hours ago
By Andrew Quinn WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a 4-point lead over his Republican rival John McCain in the US presidential race, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby tracking poll released on Monday.
Independents split evenly between Obama and McCain The Associated Press
Race issue forces dilemma on McCain Financial Times
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Washington Post-ABC News poll - Washington Post
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:11:03 GMT

Washington Post-ABC News poll
Washington Post - 7 hours ago
This Washington Post-ABC News poll was conducted by telephone October 8-11, 2008, among a random national sample of 1101 adults, including additional interviews with randomly selected African Americans and 18-29 year olds, for a total of 150 black ...
McCain seeks to revive campaign, reassure supporters Reuters
Poll: McCain isn't focusing on the issues Boston Globe
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Obama to Speak on Economy, Unveil Middle Class `Rescue Plan' - Bloomberg
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:51:13 GMT

Reuters

Obama to Speak on Economy, Unveil Middle Class `Rescue Plan'
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Kristin Jensen Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plans to give a speech on the financial crisis and issue a ``rescue plan'' for the middle class, his campaign said.
In Virginia, McCain Struggles To Hold the South for GOP Wall Street Journal
Race Remains Campaign Issue, but Not a Clear One New York Times
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