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Ex-president: Nigeria violence fed by ethnicity, economics (10 Mar 2010)
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that this week's explosion of violence is not driven by religious tensions between Christians and Muslims.
Obama: Haiti situation 'remains dire' (10 Mar 2010)
The situation in Haiti "remains dire," U.S. President Barack Obama says, adding that the rainy season will exacerbate a desperate need for food, medicine and shelter.
Russian tycoon wins poison libel case (10 Mar 2010)
Boris Berezovsky wins his UK libel case against a Russian broadcaster which claimed the Russian oligarch was behind the poisoning of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko.
Biden slams Israeli settlement move (10 Mar 2010)
The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
Fury over Israel 'bulldozer death' (10 Mar 2010)
The parents of a U.S. woman who was killed as she tried to stop a bulldozer from crushing homes in Gaza are taking Israel's defense ministry to court.
Myanmar bars Suu Kyi's from elections (10 Mar 2010)
Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.
Police: 'Jihad Jane' tried suicide in '05 (10 Mar 2010)
Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time.
White House continues to slam insurers (10 Mar 2010)
President Obama is turning up the heat on private health insurers again, taking his increasingly populist health care overhaul pitch on the road to Missouri.
'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38 (10 Mar 2010)
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
Beckham's return spoiled (10 Mar 2010)
Wayne Rooney (right) scores twice as Manchester United crush AC Milan 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League and ruin David Beckham's return to Old Trafford.
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Court hearing over bulldozer death (10 Mar 2010)
A 23-year-old American activist stands in front of an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza. The bulldozer drives over her, crushing her to death.
Obasanjo: Nigerian violence fed by ethnic, economic issues (10 Mar 2010)
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo insisted Wednesday that this week's explosion of violence that claimed at least 200 lives is not driven by religious tensions between Christians and Muslims -- but by ethnic, social, and economic problems.
Mexican telecom king unseats Gates atop richest list (10 Mar 2010)
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' name was not at the top.
Myanmar bars Suu Kyi's election participation (10 Mar 2010)
Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.
Biden: U.S. will hold Israelis, Palestinians accountable (10 Mar 2010)
The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
Jihad Jane, American who lived on Main Street (10 Mar 2010)
The Pennsylvania woman who dubbed herself Jihad Jane is an American who lived literally on Main Street in an apartment where she spent much time online, posting messages saying she was "desperate to do something" to help Muslims.
Obama pledges to continue Haiti aid, says situation 'remains dire' (10 Mar 2010)
President Obama met Wednesday with Haitian President Rene Preval to discuss relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
President: Bali bombing mastermind dead (10 Mar 2010)
The suspected mastermind behind the deadly Bali bombings in 2002 has been killed by Indonesian police, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Wednesday.
Bahrain: Islamic rules saved us from recession (10 Mar 2010)
Bahrain's finance minister said adherence to strict Islamic rules helped his country escape the worst of the global recession.
Gates in Afghanistan on visit (08 Mar 2010)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan on Monday morning on an unannounced visit, as NATO-led coalition forces are pressing an offensive in the nation's south.
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