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Telegraph.co.uk

Calm urged after N Korea launches
BBC News
Russia and China have issued a joint call for calm, hours after North Korea test-fired a series of missiles. Seven Scud-type ballistic missiles with a range of about 500km (312 miles) were fired, in an apparent act of defiance on 4 July, ...
North Korea acts in defiance of UN weapons banTimes Online
North Korea Test Fires Short Range MissilesVoice of America
North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East CoastWashington Post
Hindu -CNN International -Telegraph.co.uk
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Times Online

Palin Stirs Debate About Her Political Future With Resignation
Bloomberg
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sarah Palin's abrupt announcement that she was resigning as Alaska's governor left observers speculating about a future for her that could range from a 2012 White House bid to political oblivion. ...
Sarah Palin: QuitterThe Business Insider
Events in Palin's political careerThe Associated Press
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stepping downMarketWatch
WXYZ -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -New York Daily News
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BBC News

Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants
Voice of America
By VOA News US and Afghan officials say two US soldiers and at least 30 militants have been killed in fighting that began with a Taliban attack on a US military base in eastern Afghanistan. Officials say Taliban militants began firing on the base in ...
UK troops face critical Afghan taskBBC News
2 US troops killed in AfghanistanCNN
Two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan fightingAFP
The Associated Press -BBC News -BBC News
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ABC News

Does Sanford Really Want Out?
CQPolitics.com
Acknowledging that your mistress is your ?soul mate? while you're trying to fall back in love with your wife is probably not something you want to say out loud. Yet that's exactly what South Carolina Gov. ...
Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wifeNew York Daily News
Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in FloridaCNN International
Sanford's Argentina trip mixed biz, loveUnited Press International
The State -The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal
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Telegraph.co.uk

Cherish your freedom on Independence Day
Buffalo News
Some holidays are little more than a reason to buy a greeting card or a fair excuse to take a paid day off from work. Aside from the fireworks and the nice weather, Independence Day didn't get to be one of my favorites until my mid to late 20s. ...
The small falsehoods and great truth of the Fourth of JulyLos Angeles Times
The story of Independence DayLihue Garden Island
Fun Fourth of July Facts: A Pop Quiz!CBS News
Ocala -The Associated Press -KYW1060.com
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ABC News

UK investigates Iran charge claim
BBC News
The chief political analyst at the British Embassy in Iran has been charged with "acting against national security", reports suggest. The UK Foreign Office is investigating claims by his lawyer that he has been charged and will stand trial shortly. ...
Trial Announced for British Embassy StaffWashington Post
Hardline sermons in Iran stiffen EU resolveTimes Online
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be triedThe Associated Press
Christian Science Monitor -Bloomberg -The Press Association
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The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi
CNN International
(CNN) -- United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon was denied permission to see Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reporters traveling with the secretary-general said Saturday. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been held in confinement ...
UN secretary-general defends his approach to the jobLos Angeles Times
U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu KyiThe Associated Press
UN chief gambles on Burma breakthroughBBC News
Wall Street Journal -Voice of America -Aljazeera.net
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BBC News

Comoros president urges calm after air disaster
AFP
PARIS (AFP) ? The Comoros president on Saturday called for calm in the aftermath of a plane crash that killed 152 people, as Yemenia cancelled all flights to the islands and thousands rallied in France. President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi in a statement ...
Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crashCNN International
Yemeni official denies suspension of flights to ComorosXinhua
Month mourning for Comoros crashBBC News
Aljazeera.net -New York Times -Washington Post
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Times Online

Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
BBC News
The Supreme Court of Honduras has rejected a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya. OAS chief Miguel Insulza was told that the court's position was "irreversible" when he met its president for ...
Video shows Honduran troops shooting protesters' bus tiresCNN
US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran PresidentVoice of America
Preventing a Honduran BloodbathWashington Post
Aljazeera.net -Bloomberg -CNN International
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The Associated Press

Americans Gear Up for July 4 Holiday
Voice of America
By VOA News Americans are gearing up to celebrate the July 4 Independence day holiday with fireworks, parades and concerts. Washington and New York are among the cities that will have spectacular fireworks displays Saturday night. ...
Obama cites his agenda in holiday addressThe Associated Press
Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve ChallengesBloomberg
Obama Summons "Spirit of America," Seeks Support for InitiativesWashington Post
WLOS -Politico -AFP
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Obama's trip: 3 more countries, 1 broad mission
Seattle Post Intelligencer
AP WRITER WASHINGTON -- Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: ...

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Palin steps down
Brisbane Times
Palin, 45, told a press conference at her lakefront home in Wasilla, Alaska, that it was "time to pass the ball for victory".

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Sydney Morning Herald

My long, lonely walk
Sydney Morning Herald
Edwin "Buzz'' Aldrin becomes the second man to walk on the moon. Inset: Aldrin promoting his book. Photo: Neil Armstrong;AP/Johnny Green Nearly 40 years ago ...

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Plotting secret agents force their chief to fall on his own sword
Sydney Morning Herald
SPAIN'S spy chief, Alberto Saiz, has been forced to resign after his own agents turned on him, employing the tricks of the trade to overthrow their boss at ...

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Biden Celebrates July 4 With Troops
Wall Street Journal Blogs
Vice President Joe Biden was in his element as he celebrated the Fourth of July in Baghdad with American troops, including his son, Beau. ...

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Germany to urge sustainable public spending at G8
Reuters India
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will promote the consolidation of public finances at next week's Group of Eight Summit, ...

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Preparedness Gaps Evident as First Flu Cases Diagnosed
AngolaPress
Nairobi/Addis Abeba/Kampala - Although some countries within East Africa and the Horn region have scaled up their influenza A (H1N1) contingency plans, ...

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Victoria calls for better tax deal for states
The Age
THE Victorian Government is warning it will be unable to deliver future tax cuts ? including stamp duty reductions ? unless the Federal Government addresses ...

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BBC Sport

Day one: Sri Lanka 292 all out Pakistan 15-2
BBC Sport
Sri Lanka were reduced to 292 all out by Pakistan on the first day of their first Test but hit back by reducing the visitors to 15-2 by the close of play. ...

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Woman charged with poisoning baby
BBC News
Holly Agius, 14 months, died at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after being found "in a poorly condition" at her home near Coleford on 12 January. ...

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Centre has failed to tackle Naxal problem: Rajnath
Hindustan Times
PTI The BJP on Saturday alleged that the Centre has failed to solve the Naxal problem, saying the menace should be tackled administratively and politically. ...

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Mirror.co.uk

Chris Evans DJ embarks on Fabulous Ferrari Tour for charity
Mirror.co.uk
The self-confessed car addict, 43, has tuned up seven of his Ferraris for a 100-mile road trip. Radio Two DJ Evans headed the cortege of Ferraris, ...

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Binmen refuse to collect recycling bin 3 inches out of place
Mirror.co.uk
Stunned Rob Owens, 49, placed the green bin on a patch of grass at the end his path. But refuse collectors left it after saying it should have been directly ...

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A healthy dose of fear in troubled times
The Age
THURSDAY morning, Flinders Street Station, platform five: the public speaker system comes alive with a polite "reminder" that smoking is prohibited anywhere ...

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The Age

Ineptitude in the path of an inferno
The Age
CFA chief officer Russell Rees gives evidence at the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. Photo: AAP There is little argument that the Country Fire ...

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The Age

Elephant birth a first for Australia
The Age
THE first Australian-born elephant calf is already showing signs he's a fair dinkum Aussie, spending his first day drinking and taking it easy. ...

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Swine flu spread unstoppable: UN
The Age
It has been more than two months since the first case of swine flu was diagnosed and since then, the H1N1 virus has entered more than 100 countries, ...

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Diggers in firing line over Afghan casualties
The Age
The new claims relate to a June 11 incident in which eight civilians, including women and children, are said to have been killed in a helicopter attack . ...

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CFA leader must take responsibility for bushfire errors
The Age
THE job of the Bushfires Royal Commission is to find out what happened on February 7 and to make recommendations to ensure that errors are exposed and new ...

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The Age

Australian plays pilot for team
The Age
Tom Boonen fronts the media after being cleared to start in this year's Tour de France. THE closest Mark Renshaw should get to winning a Tour de France ...

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