Stocks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi slumped Monday, the first day of trading after the announcement of Dubai’s debt problems. But markets in other parts of the world seemed to be holding their own. (30 November 2009)
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Honduras is hoping to regain international legitimacy with a new presidential election. Conservative rancher Porfirio Lobo has declared victory, but the man ousted in a coup last June is refusing to recognize the result. (Nov 30)
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The lawyer for the family of dead British student Meredith Kercher is seeking 25 million euros in damages. Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, accused of her murder, are expected to learn their fate next week. (Nov 27)
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Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls symbolizing Satan on the third day of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Around the world, Muslims have begun celebrating the Eid al-Adha holiday. (27 November 2009)
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A frail John Demjanjuk is on trial in Germany, accused of helping to murder thousands at a Nazi death camp. The Ukrainian-born former U.S. autoworker kept his eyes closed through the first day in court. (Nov 30)
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In Kerala _ a part of India known as the Venice of the East a network of canals has become home to a huge floating grocery store. (24 November 2009) ... "isl ind-shop-20091124i" floating supermarket kerala
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The Swiss government has accepted a move to free film director Roman Polanski from prison on $4.5 million bail. He’ll be placed under house arrest in his chalet in the Alps. (Nov 26)
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Developing countries boycotted formal sessions much of Monday at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen. Officials say they ended the boycott after assurances rich countries wouldn’t soften commitments to cutting greenhouse gases. (Dec 14)
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Millions of Muslims have been arriving in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. They are taking part this year despite rain and the threat of swine flu dampening the rituals. (Nov 25)
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The European Union is heading into a new era with unknowns named to the bloc’s new presidency and foreign policy post. Early reaction Friday seems to show EU residents taking the selection in their stride. (20 November 2009) ... "isl eu-pres-20091120i" eu figures household names
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Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has spent the night in a hospital after being attacked at a rally in Milan Sunday. His spokesman reports he is tired and aching, and doctors are advising that he rest. (Dec 14)
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