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Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand – CNN

tweetleaks @ 1:22 PM on September 3, 2010

Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New ZealandCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — An earthquake that struck New Zealand on Saturday caused "a lot of damage," though there are no reports of serious injuries or major damage, an emergency off…

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Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Shi’ite Rally Kills 53 – Voice of America

tweetleaks @ 12:55 PM on September 3, 2010

The HinduSuicide Bombing at Pakistan Shi'ite Rally Kills 53Voice of AmericaA suspected suicide bomber struck a pro-Palestinian rally in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 50 people and wounding scores of others. This was the second major bombi…

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Plane ‘crashes on Dubai highway’ – BBC News

tweetleaks @ 11:48 AM on September 3, 2010

Reuters UKPlane 'crashes on Dubai highway'BBC NewsA cargo plane has crashed on a major highway in Dubai, according to local officials and media reports. The plane came down on the Emirates Road motorway, setting some cars on fire, al-Arabiya te…

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Six men jailed for Portugal child sex abuse – BBC News

tweetleaks @ 11:43 AM on September 3, 2010

ABC NewsSix men jailed for Portugal child sex abuseBBC NewsSix Portuguese men have been jailed after they were found guilty of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home. Carlos Silvino was given an 18-year sentence after confessing to 639 charges…

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Middle East peace talks are ‘doomed to fail’, says Ahamdinejad – The Guardian

tweetleaks @ 10:10 AM on September 3, 2010

The GuardianMiddle East peace talks are 'doomed to fail', says AhamdinejadThe GuardianIran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, today launched an angry attack on "doomed" US-brokered Middle East peace talks and urged the Palestinians…

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Religious Minorities Attacked in Pakistan; 23 Killed – Voice of America

tweetleaks @ 9:58 AM on September 3, 2010

The HinduReligious Minorities Attacked in Pakistan; 23 KilledVoice of AmericaPakistani officials say militants have carried out bomb attacks against religious minorities in two cities, killing at least 23 people. In one of Friday's attacks, a bomb …

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Azerbaijan eager to continue increasing gas supplies to Russia – RIA Novosti

tweetleaks @ 8:24 AM on September 3, 2010

The Moscow TimesAzerbaijan eager to continue increasing gas supplies to RussiaRIA NovostiBAKU, September 3 (RIA Novosti) – Azerbaijan has agreed to increase substantially its gas exports to Russia, the CEO of Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Friday…

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Suicide bomber, 44 victims killed in two Pakistan blasts – CNN

tweetleaks @ 7:37 AM on September 3, 2010

Globe and MailSuicide bomber, 44 victims killed in two Pakistan blastsCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — Bombings rocked Pakistan on Friday, with a suicide bomber killing a pedestrian in the northwest and a blast killing at least 43 …

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Armed groups vow Israel attacks – Aljazeera.net

tweetleaks @ 5:40 AM on September 3, 2010

Washington PostArmed groups vow Israel attacksAljazeera.netThirteen Palestinian factions issue threat amid relaunch of direct Middle East peace negotiations in Washington. Hamas fighters have threatened to carry out a new wave of attacks against Israel…

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Gaza militants vow Israel attacks – BBC News

tweetleaks @ 4:43 AM on September 3, 2010

Ha’aretzGaza militants vow Israel attacksBBC NewsMilitants in Gaza have vowed to step up attacks against Israel, following the first direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders since 2008. A Hamas spokesman said that 13 groups had joined force…

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