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Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in -
AP
The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him.
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Early election results in Iraq show nail-biter -
USA Today
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is in a tight race to maintain his leadership over the Iraqi government, partial election results indicated on Thursday.
Added: Mar 12th, 2010 2:21 AM | Share your opinion!
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Gates: Gulf allies know that Iran sanctions are next -
USA Today
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that Persian Gulf allies understand sanctions are the inevitable next step in dealing with the threat of a nuclear Iran.
Added: Mar 12th, 2010 2:17 AM | Share your opinion!
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Ahmadinejad: Even war can not save Israel -
Press TV (Iranian Press)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned Israel that initiating a new military conflict in the Middle East would not save it from downfall.
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Anti-austerity protests in Greece turn violent -
Deutche Welle
Demonstrators clashed with police in Athens on Thursday, as they protested against government austerity measures designed to lower the budget deficit. At least a million Greeks took part in a general strike.
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Brain scan can read people's thoughts: researchers -
AFP
A scan of brain activity can effectively read a person's mind, researchers said Thursday.
Added: Mar 12th, 2010 1:50 AM | Share your opinion!
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Taliban claim suicide attack on NATO-Afghan base -
AP
The Taliban claimed responsibility Wednesday for a suicide bombing inside a U.S.-Afghan base in eastern Afghanistan that killed two NATO service members.
Added: Mar 11th, 2010 4:15 AM | Share your opinion!
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China's exports see big increase -
BBC
China's exports jumped by 46% in February compared with a year ago, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
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Greeks Brace for Protests, National Strike Over Budget Cuts -
Business Week
Greece's unions will shut down hospitals, airports and schools today in the country's second general strike this year to protest Prime Minister George Papandreou's latest round of budget cuts to curb the European Union's biggest deficit.
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Sun begins new solar cycle, flinging radiation at the Earth -
Deutche Welle
As a new solar cycle of activity begins this year, the Earth will once again be bombarded with increased radiation from the sun. This effect may damage satellites and interfere with GPS, television and communications.
Added: Mar 11th, 2010 3:35 AM | Share your opinion!
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Gates keeps up pressure on Iran -
Jerusalem Post
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Saudi leaders Wednesday that the US effort for diplomatic engagement with Iran had come to naught and he asked for the influential kingdom's help to win wide backing for biting economic penalties against Tehran.
Added: Mar 11th, 2010 3:07 AM | Share your opinion!