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Monday Sep. 28, 2009 8:40 AM ET
Iran tests medium-range missile ahead of talks
Iran says it has successfully test-fired the longest-range missiles in its arsenal, weapons that are capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel and parts of Europe.
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Germany's Merkel preparing for new government
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday set about laying the groundwork for her new, center-right coalition as analysts warned that her victory might have a downside for her popularity.
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Gadhafi strengthens relationship with Chavez
Moammar Gadhafi and Hugo Chavez are strengthening their relationship and finding common ground as two radical former military men who both want to challenge the "imperialism" of wealthy nations and aspire to speak for many poor nations.
Philippine storm toll rises to 140 dead
The Philippines appealed for international help after a tropical storm killed 140 people in the country's north and warned a new storm could strike this week, with tens of thousands of citizens still displaced from their homes.
Honduras restricts liberties to prevent rebellion
Interim government leaders have suspended constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties in a pre-emptive strike against widespread rebellion Monday, three months to the day since they ousted President Manuel Zelaya in a military-backed coup.
Civilians flee Taliban stronghold in Pakistan
Pakistan's army and militants traded rocket and mortar fire Monday as hundreds of civilians fled the Taliban and al Qaeda's main stronghold in the northwest. A suicide car bomber killed five people including a prominent tribal elder.
Al Qaeda's al-Zawahri calls Obama a 'fraud'
Al Qaeda's deputy leader on Monday seized upon President Barack Obama's failure to bring about a freeze in Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and called him a "fraud" in a new audio message.
Six men arrested in Stockholm helicopter robbery
A Swedish court says six suspects have been arrested in connection with last week's brazen helicopter raid against a cash depot in Stockholm.
Pope wraps up 3-day Czech trip with open-air Mass
Pope Benedict XVI on Monday held up the Czech Republic's martyred patron saint as a model for leaders, saying the world needs God-fearing people prepared to follow the ethical principles of Christianity.
New visa requirement hinders travel in West Bank
An engineer who designed a high-tech geo-thermal building in the West Bank says new visa rules are making it hard to travel in the area with his Canadian passport.
Attacks, storm kill 6 NATO troops in Afghanistan
A suicide car bomb explosion targeting Afghanistan's energy minister killed four civilians Sunday, while attacks and a violent storm killed six international troops, including three French and two American forces, officials said.
William Safire, NYT columnist and language guru, dies
William Safire, the conservative New York Times columnist and word warrior who feared no politician or corner of the English language, died Sunday at age 79.
Berlusconi raves about Obama couple's "tans"
Premier Silvio Berlusconi again raved about U.S. President Barack Obama's "tan," but this time he included a wisecrack about Michelle Obama's skin colour as well.
Pentagon chief rejects Afghan withdrawal timelines
Defence Secretary Robert Gates is pushing back against liberal calls for withdrawal timelines from Afghanistan, saying it's a mistake to set a deadline to end U.S. military action and a defeat would be disastrous for the U.S.
Polanski arrested in Switzerland on old U.S. warrant
Director Roman Polanski was taken into custody, Swiss police confirmed Sunday, on a 1978 U.S. arrest warrant for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
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