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January 13, 2011

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Leaders back Somali terror fight
World leaders pledge support for political and military measures to fight Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab, after a conference in London.
Obama apology for Koran burnings
President Barack Obama apologises to the Afghan people for the burning of Korans by American troops at a US base outside Kabul.
Hurt reporter asks to leave Syria
Edith Bouvier, the French journalist hurt in an attack on the Syrian city of Homs, says she needs urgent medical attention and asks to be evacuated.
Flaw found in fast neutrino story
Faulty wiring may have caused the surprising 2011 finding of sub-atomic neutrino particles appearing to travel faster than light, researchers say.
Rowling to pen first adult novel
Author JK Rowling announces she plans to publish her first novel for adults, which will be "very different" to the Harry Potter books she is famous for.
Merkel sorry for neo-Nazi outrage
As Germans mourn neo-Nazi murder victims, Chancellor Angela Merkel appeals to their families for forgiveness.
At least 55 dead in Iraq attacks
At least 55 people are killed and hundreds injured in a wave of bombings and shootings targeting mainly police officers in Shia areas of Iraq.
EU sees 'mild' eurozone recession
The European Commission predicts that the eurozone economy will contract by 0.3% in 2012, having previously forecast 0.5% growth.
Limited moves on EU flying charge
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Italy chided over Africa migrants
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Sendik's chips in big for the MACC Fund
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Von Trier will soon begin serving food
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Finally making some sense in college football
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Average salary of Indian CEOs up 30% to Rs 2 crore: Report
The study covered 87 top Indian and MNC CEOs. It found that some 50% of them are now in the Rs 2 crore per annum category and 12% in the Rs 7 crore category.
Strong case against actor Saif Ali Khan, say police
A day after he allegedly beat up an NRI businessman, Saif Ali Khan insisted he was attacked first and that the episode was not a publicity stunt for an upcoming film.
US court asks Indian diplomat to pay $1.5m to 'tortured' maid
The diplomat, Neena Malhotra, was press counsellor with India's consulate in New York and is currently working as director with MEA's southern division in South Block.
Make me CM by Feb 27 or I'll go my way: BSY
At a meeting of legislators convened by him at his residence, Yeddyurappa exhorted his supporters to exert pressure on the party leadership to make him CM again.
Obama apologizes to Karzai over Quran burning
Barack Obama sent a letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai apologizing for burning of copies of Quran at US military base in Afghanistan, the White House said.

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Nobel Peace Prize Celebration In Moscow
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Open, free and democratic China is of great importance for Asia
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Tibetans mark Human Rights Day in Australia
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Friendship between a spiritual leader and a playwright
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New video of brutal Chinese police raid and civilian arrests in Tibet
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1983: US troops invade Grenada
American forces seize control of the Caribbean island of Grenada less than a week after a left-wing coup in which the prime minister, Maurice Bishop, was killed.
1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia
Zambia is the ninth African state to gain independence from the British crown.
1984: Europe grants emergency aid for Ethiopia
The EEC is donating £1.8 million to help combat the famine in Ethiopia.
1976: Queen opens National Theatre in London
The Queen has officially opened the National Theatre on the South Bank in London after years of delays.
2001: Crime rates lowest for 20 years
British Crime Survey reveals the chances of being a victim of crime are lowest for 20 years.

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Dual Interpretations: Milky Way's Outer Fringe of Stars Sparks Disagreement
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First Max Payne 3 PC screenshots surface
Though still getting ready for a May 29 release in North America (and June 1 in Europe), Rockstar Vancouver has unveiled the first PC-specific screenshots for Max Payne 3. The shots show off an incredible amount of detail, and feature Max with hair, Max without hair, and Max in a tense showdown with a member of a gang called the CrachÃ¡ Preto. Roughly transl […]
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Battlefield 3 deploying huge patch
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DICE details next big Battlefield 3 fix list
Zone of the Enders HD includes 2nd Runner SE
The Zone of the Enders HD Collection will include its sequel, 2nd Runner Special Edition. Series creator Hideo Kojima revealed the inclusion, marking the first time the SE content will be available in North America.A photo tweet from Kojima (via Siliconera) shows the menu selection for "Anubis," which was 2nd Runner's title in Japan. The Speci […]
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U.N. Panel Accuses Syria of Crimes Against Humanity
Syrian security forces disregarded a growing outcry as they continued the bombardment of the city of Homs, now in its 20th day.
Obama Will Try to Blunt Attacks on Gas Prices
The president is traveling to Florida to explain his energy policy in an effort to head off criticism over a recent rise in fuel costs.
After Debate, Santorum Finds Himself on the Defensive
Rick Santorum faced criticism on Thursday over his frank acknowledgement that he had voted for No Child Left Behind even though the bill went against his personal beliefs.
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Putin Rallies Supporters Ahead of Presidential Vote
Amid recent antigovernment protests, Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin called voters to “unite around our country” less than two weeks before the election.

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