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Spanish bailout dilemma gets more acute
Spanish dilemma gets more acute
3.4
4,101
NATO soldier dies in Afghanistan
Two Aust soldiers wounded in Afghanistan
0.6
4,102
Chinese stocks open lower Wednesday
China stocks open lower Friday
2.4
4,103
Palestinian leadership condemn Israeli FM call to oust Abbas
Palestinian leadership backs Fatah-Hamas Doha deal
1
4,104
Mitt Romney wins Maryland GOP primary
Romney wins Maryland Republican primary
4.8
4,105
Man finds car on eBay 42 years after it was stolen
Texas man finds his car 42 years after it was stolen
3.6
4,106
Sylvester Stallone's son found dead in Hollywood
Sylvester Stallone’s son, Sage Stallone, found dead in Hol
3.4
4,107
NATO: 4 aid workers rescued from Afghan insurgents
5 aid workers freed in operation in Afghanistan
2.8
4,108
Russia jails Pussy Riot protest punks for two years
Russian court to rule in Pussy Riot trial
1.8
4,109
Israel bars German writer Grass from visiting over poem
Israel bars German author Grass over poem
4.4
4,110
The Note's Must-Reads for August 1, 2012
The Note's Must Reads for Wednesday July 4, 2012
1.8
4,111
NATO US troop detained over shooting of Afghan civilians
U.S. says saddened by shooting on Afghan civilians
2.4
4,112
Hollande wins French presidential election
East Timor votes in presidential election
1.6
4,113
Military: Syria chemical stocks threaten Israel
Russia tells Syria chemical arms threat is unacceptable
1.8
4,114
Fitch upgrades Ford to investment grade
Fitch restores Ford credit to investment grade
3.6
4,115
Syria peace plan conditions “unacceptable,” opposition says
Syria peace dashed as deadline passes
2
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Clashes as Greeks protest against more cutbacks
Clashes erupt as Greek vote nears
2.4
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9 dead, 11 hurt, 4 missing in Mont Blanc avalanche
6 dead, several missing in Mont Blanc avalanche
2.4
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Taliban pose as 'attractive women, on Facebook for spying
Taliban soldiers posing as pretty women on Facebook to get troops' secrets
4.6
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China activist Chen lands in US
Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice
1.2
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City Room: Empire State Building Shooting
2 dead in shooting outside Empire State Building
3.2
4,121
Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Eygptian president
Mursi sworn in as Egyptian president
4.4
4,122
Attack on Nato base in Afghanistan kills 15
Aid workers freed in Afghanistan raid
1
4,123
Yemen Suicide Blast, Drone Attack Kill At Least 30
Spate of Iraq attacks kill at least six
1
4,124
Torres moving on after Olympic bid fails
Torres finishes 4th, misses out on sixth Olympics
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Pakistan begins demolition of bin Laden compound
Pakistan demolishes Osama bin Laden hideout
2.8
4,126
Sudan blames Israel for Khartoum arms fire
Sudan accuses Israel of airstrike on arms factory
3.6
4,127
House-Senate deal reached on payroll tax measure
Negotiators reach deal on Congress payroll tax cut bill
3.8
4,128
Tropical Storm Isaac drenches Haiti, swipes Cuba
Tropical Storm Isaac threatens dam
1.4
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Foreign pro-Palestinian activists seek to enter West Bank
100 pro-Palestinians seek to enter Israel at Allenby
2.2
4,130
World stocks rise on hopes for EU, US stimulus
Stocks rise on hopes for a Fed stimulus
3
4,131
Gore Vidal dead at 86: Legendary author, playwright, and politician dies
Gore Vidal, celebrated author, playwright, dies at 86
4
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World stocks fall before Greek debt deal deadline
Asia stocks fall ahead of Greek debt deal deadline
2.4
4,133
South Africa police shot dead 30 miners
South Africa police say they killed 30+ miners
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Isaac drenches Haiti, heads toward Cuba, Florida
Isaac nears Haiti with homeless quake population
2.4
4,135
Britain reaches out to Syria opposition
Who cares about the Syrian people?
1.2
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Obama relaxes deportation rules for young immigrants
U.S. relaxes deportation rules for young people: Napolitano
4
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Microsoft's Surface a big bet on future: Analysts
Microsoft's Surface tablet promising, but questions remain
3.8
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'Whitey' Bulger's girlfriend gets 8 years
Mobster "Whitey" Bulger's girlfriend gets 8 years
3.6
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Mauritanian president shot by army unit
Mauritanian president shot at
3.8
4,140
Man sets himself on fire at Breivik trial
Man sets self afire outside Breivik trial
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U.S. drone strike kills 10 in northwest Pakistan
US drone in Pakistan kills 10 suspected militants
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9,000 U.S. Marines to leave Okinawa
9,000 U.S. Marines to move out of Okinawa: statement
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Toys R Us waives fee for layaway program
Wal-Mart lowers fee for holiday layaway program
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Iran expands nuclear enrichment activities: IAEA report
Iran steps up sensitive nuclear work - IAEA
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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63
Donna Summer, the queen of disco
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Iraqi Attacks Kill General, Four Police
Attacks in Iraq kill general and 4 others
4
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At least 80 dead in northwest Iran quakes
180 dead, 1,300 injured in northwest Iran earthquakes
2.6
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Brazil's 'pop-star priest' gets mammoth new stage
Brazil's 'Pop-Star Priest' Gets Mammoth New Stage
5
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Washington: More Than 100 Are Charged in Medicare Fraud Sweep
Washington: Court Upholds Voting Rights Act in Alabama Case
0.6
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Putin claims victory in Russia's presidential election
Putin claims victory in presidential vote
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Clinton ready to fight for Obama
Clinton a tough act for Obama to follow
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Romney announces Paul Ryan as running mate
Romney chooses Ryan as GOP running mate
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European markets rise on Greek bailout hopes
European Ministers Are Poised to Approve Greek Rescue
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Edwards Acquitted on 1 Count, Mistrial on Others
Edwards found not guilty on one count; mistrial on others
4.6
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Ukrainian weightlifter gets four-year doping ban
Ukraine's Korobka gets four-year doping ban
4.2
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Gunman may have filmed school massacre
Killer may have filmed France school shooting
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Hong Kong stocks close down 0.28%
Hong Kong stocks open 0.62 pct higher
1.6
4,158
Suicide bomber attacks Algerian security base
Suicide bomber targets Nigerian church
0.8
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Thailand: Iranians planned to attack Israelis
Malaysia to extradite Iranian for attack on Israelis
1
4,160
Israeli military court rejects appeal of Palestinian hunger striker
Israel reaches deal with Palestinian hunger strikers
1.2
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Avengers sets box office record
'Hunger Games' sets box office records
1.6
4,162
Putin 'Wins Russian Presidential Election'
Putin 'wins' Russia's presidential election
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Putin casts ballot as Russians vote
Putin to win Russia's presidential election
1.4
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UN Chief Finds His Voice, Remains Cautious on China
Insight: U.N. chief finds his voice, but remains cautious on China
4.8
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Libyans begin handing in weapons
Libyans transfer weapons to army
3.2
4,166
British Archbishop of Canterbury changes career to Cambridge
Archbishop of Canterbury to step down amid rifts
2.4
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Punjab Mail derails near Rohtak, 19 injured
Punjab Mail derails near Rohtak in Haryana, 19 injured
4.2
4,168
George Zimmerman 'to be charged' with killing Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin case, official says
4
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Indian Maoist rebels offer talks to free Italian hostages
India: Maoist rebels in talks on freeing Italians
3.8
4,170
Two reported dead in shooting at Empire State Building in NY
City Room: Empire State Building Shooting
2.8
4,171
Five dead in Pakistan suicide blast
At least 63 dead in Pakistan factory blaze
1
4,172
Penn State football players react to sanctions
Penn State football slammed with NCAA sanctions
2.4
4,173
Israel must release or try Palestinian on prolonged hunger strike
Israeli minister wants Palestinian leader's ouster
0.5
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UN report says both sides in Syria abuse rights
NATO leader plays down risk of Turkey-Syria clash
1
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Girl accused of burning Koran goes into hiding
Girl accused of burning Koran bailed
3.2
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France warns Syria over chemical weapons use
U.N. concerned at possible Syria chemical weapons
2.2
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Life-threatening Midwest storms feared
'Life-Threatening' Storms Feared for Midwest
4.4
4,178
Chicago teacher strike nears end with 'framework' agreement in place
General strike ends: Histadrut, Treasury reach agreement
0.8
4,179
Indonesian president to visit UK
Indonesian president to visit Australia
1.4
4,180
Storm delays start of Republican convention
Storm lashes Florida, delaying Republican convention
4.4
4,181
At least two Nato killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash: military
At least 18 killed in Afghan bomb attacks: officials
0.8
4,182
President Mills must quit - Lecturer
President John Evans Atta-Mills Must Resign Now -NPP Germany
2.6
4,183
Miami Heat wins NBA Finals
Miami Heat clinches NBA Championship
5
4,184
Japan closes last nuclear reactor
Japan switches off last nuclear power plant this weekend
4.2
4,185
Ryanair in new bid for Aer Lingus
Ryanair chief hails report findings
1.2
4,186
Russian Air Force celebrates 100th anniversary
Russian air force's 100th anniversary
4.4
4,187
6 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan
NATO Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
2.2
4,188
Not so Super Tuesday for Mitt Romney
Romney leads Santorum in GOP Super Tuesday contests
1.6
4,189
Putin sworn in as Russian growth falters
Putin sworn in as Russia's president for 6 years
2.4
4,190
ArQule, Daiichi stop lung cancer trial, shares tank
ArQule stock plunges as lung cancer study shelved
3.4
4,191
Teenager and father killed in crash
Three killed in horror crash are named
1.6
4,192
6.1-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
6.1-magnitude quake hits Papua, Indonesia -- USGS
4.2
4,193
2 Americans Killed as Afghan Unrest Enters Fifth Day
Two American Officers Murdered As Afghan Unrest Continues
4.2
4,194
Officials: Romney to get Secret Service protection
Obama addresses Secret Service scandal
0.6
4,195
Japan PM calls for quicker tsunami waste processing
Japan marks one year since quake and tsunami disaster
1
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Syrian fighter pilot defects to Jordan
Syrian PM defects to Jordan
1.4
4,197
Syrian Arab Republic (the): Syrian Arab Republic: Syrian Refugees (as of 28 June 2012)
Syrian Arab Republic (the): More than 70 killed in Syria ahead of Annan return
1.2
4,198
Suicide bomber kills 16 in Afghanistan
Suicide bomber kills 12 in Nigeria church
1.2
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Airlines cancel 'flytilla' activists' tickets to TA
UK Airline Cancels 'Flytilla' Tickets on Israel Objections
3.2