Iran

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Iran rejects DNI's remarks

Iran has strongly rejected claims by the US Director of National Intelligencen about the Islamic Republic.

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• Range of Iran missiles frightens Israel
• 'Abductions target Syrian economy'
• 'N-assassination pretext for Iran war'
• Iran bans land travel to Syria
• 'Muslims should not trust US, Zionists'

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Middle East

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Ex-Turkish military chief indicted

The former chief of the Turkish military has been accused of planning to stage a coup against the government.

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• Israel threatens Iran with military strike
• Bahrainis protest regime crackdown
• Jordan ex-MP charged with inciting revolt
• Russia still against Syria resolution
• Kuwaiti opposition wins landslide victory

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US DESK

Occupy plans game day protest

Occupy groups from across Indiana have announced plans to hold marches over the weekend.

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• US lawmaker ties Egyptian NGO raids to military aid‎
• US drone crashes in Somalia
• Second teacher in LA school abuse case arrested
• Million-dollar donors vs bundlers
• 3 big banks sued over mortgage fraud

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United States

'US Muslims under Nazi-style oppression'

US Muslims are experiencing Nazi-style oppression.

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• Child poverty growing in US
• Occupy LA protest against foreclosures
• Romney's 'poor' remark stirs outrage
• US indicts bank for aiding tax evaders
• 'US crackdown machine highly advanced'

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Britain

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Anglo-Swedish drug Co to cut 7,300 jobs

Britain's second-biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca will slash 7,300 more of its workforce.

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• Israeli adventurism worries Britain
• Energy chief, '3rd UK cabinet casualty'
• Britain, same insatiable colonialist
• UK running 'responsible capitalism' show
• Britain's energy secretary resigns

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Asia-Pacific

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Thousands flee flood-hit east Australia

Thousands flee their homes in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales as floodwaters surge.

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• NATO reaffirms 2014 Afghanistan pullout
• Militant ambush kills 7 Pakistani troops
• Militants blow up school in NW Pakistan
• NATO report: Taliban sure of comeback
• 13 militants slain in NW Pakistan clashes

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Africa

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US terror drone crashes in Somalia

A US assassination drone has crashed into a refugee camp in Mogadishu.

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• 37 die in South Sudan shootout
• Hague's Somalia visit draws criticism
• Moroccan govt. urges calm after clashes
• Fresh clashes break out in Egypt
• UN relegates famine level in Somalia

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Europe

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'EU austerity could backfire on Germany'

The World Bank president has warned of a rise in animosity toward Germany over EU austerity measures.

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• Merkel in China to discuss EU crisis
• Europe's cold snap death toll jumps
• Greece health care workers hold protest
• Portugal's unemployment hits new high
• Europe cold snap death toll exceeds 150

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Americas

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19 die in Brazil police strike action

19 people have died in clashes between Brazilian government forces and striking police.

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• Colombia police station attack kills 6
• British Prince in Malvinas amid protests
• Brazil minister to resign over corruption
• Argentina raps UK militarizing Malvinas
• Brazil president in Cuba to expand ties

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Arts

• Jaipour festival awards Iranian films
• Riahi assigned Iran charity ambassador
• Iran actress wins Henri Langlois award
• Jaipour festival to screen Iran films
• Greek filmmaker Angelopoulos dies at 76

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Business

• S&P may lower ratings of G20 nations
• 'World needs 600m jobs in next decade'
• WB expects drop in 2012 oil prices
• World Bank slashes growth outlook
• Asia oil prices soar on West-Iran rifts

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Health

• Women copy each other when eating
• Exercise improves cancer survival
• Sleep apnea ups silent stroke risk
• Eating fish cuts colon polyp risk
• Mom's love boosts kid's brain growth

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Sci-Tech

• Gigantic volcanoes may be predicted
• Scientists turn brain waves into words
• New Iranian video game hits the market
• Hyperactive Sun clears out space junk
• NASA discovers 11 new solar systems

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Society

• Ukraine hosts 5th ice sculpture festival
• Polish Noble laureate Szymborska dies
• Freud painting to go up for auction
• Asia to host Andy Warhol exhibition
• Iran holds Intl. eminent ladies seminar

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Sports

• Blues blank Teraktorsazi to stay on top
• Iran beat Moldova in Commonwealth Cup
• Reds huff and puff past rock-bottom Mes
• Blues suffer second consecutive loss
• Poland invites Iran to volleyball tourney

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• Football clashes kill 74 in Egypt
• Why are Muslims blamed more for terrorism?
• This edition covers: 1) Women of Yemen 2) Famine in Somalia 3) Homelessness in UK
• Police tactics of intimidation
• Racist Britain: A thing of the past?
• This edition covers: 1) Iranian Ninjas 2) Ice Climbing 3) Traffic in Tehran 4) Gold in Iran
• Ghazaleh family: Plight of Palestinian families in exile
• Charles Taylor: Were US intelligence agencies responsible for his notorious leadership?
• Politics of Strait of Hormuz
• British royal family's relation with Bahrain rulers
• "The Force of Obedience" written by Beatrice Hibou
• Occupy the Dream movement