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Howard 'embarrassed' by lack of WMD in Iraq

[2014-09-23 08:03]

Former Australian leader John Howard has said he is embarrassed that the US intelligence on weapons of mass destruction he used to send troops to Iraq in 2003 proved to be unfounded.

Scotland's 'Yes' camp sees growth surge

[2014-09-23 08:03]

Scottish pro-independence parties reported a surge in membership over the weekend as campaigners vowed to continue to fight after a split with the United Kingdom was rejected in a referendum.

IN BRIEF (Page 12)

[2014-09-23 08:03]

Egyptian security officials say rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have begun reconciliation talks in Cairo ahead of negotiations with Israel on cementing the Aug 26 Gaza conflict truce.

Ghana's youth turn to selling their blood

[2014-09-22 08:28]

To Ghana's legions of jobless young men, Eric Bimpong has a moneymaking proposition: Sell your blood.

Climate change 'harms children's rights'

[2014-09-22 08:28]

A senior UNICEF official said that climate change is "undermining the rights of every child today and the children of tomorrow."

Cargo en route to International Space Station

[2014-09-22 08:28]

A SpaceX cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday, carrying the first 3-D printer for astronauts in orbit.

India's jet-set tycoons see bloated business empires take turn for the worse

[2014-09-22 08:28]

They were famed for their jet-set lifestyles and the names of their companies were emblazoned on airplanes, Formula One cars and the shirtfronts of cricket teams.

Iran seeks give and take on IS, nukes

[2014-09-22 08:28]

Iran is ready to work with the United States and its allies to stop Islamic State militants, but would like to see more flexibility on Iran's uranium enrichment program, senior Iranian officials told Reuters.

Japan: Policy without nuclear energy difficult

[2014-09-22 08:28]

Japan would find it difficult to formulate an energy policy without nuclear power, given the country's lack of energy resources and the high cost of utilities for companies and households.

New Zealand PM credits handling of economy for win

[2014-09-22 08:28]

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Sunday that his steady handling of the fragile economy was the "overwhelming" reason for the center-right National Party's historic third election victory.

Egypt's president says crackdown was justified

[2014-09-22 08:28]

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is feeling vindicated by the world's alarm over Islamic extremism that is fueling wars and bloodshed across the Middle East.

Afghan rivals sign deal for power-sharing government

[2014-09-22 08:28]

Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates signed a deal on Sunday to share power after months of turmoil over a disputed election that destabilized the nation while most foreign troops prepare to leave.

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