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British general takes control of Nato troops
Guardian Unlimited - 9 hours agoA British general took command of an expanded Nato force in Afghanistan today, vowing to "strike ruthlessly" against the Taliban as the west's military alliance prepared to conduct land combat operations for the first time in its 57-year history. ...
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Minimum-Wage Hike Battle Heats Up in Senate
ABC News - 4 hours agoRep. Heather Wilson, RN.M., is one of a group of vulnerable Republicans who voted for a bill that would boost the minimum wage but also cut estate taxes. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo). By LIZ MARLANTES. WASHINGTON ...
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Tour champ Landis asks for 'B' test
sportal.com.au - 5 hours agoTour de France champion Floyd Landis has requested that his 'B' sample be tested after last week being informed he had failed a doping test on the way to his Tour win. Landis was told just days after succeeding ...
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Couple charged after woman dies during home liposuction surgery
Portsmouth Herald News - 6 hours agoBy Ken Maguire. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A Brazilian couple who authorities say came to the United States to perform illegal cosmetic surgeries were charged Monday with unauthorized practice of medicine after a ...
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US working for 'sustainable' ceasefire in Middle East
Hindu - 6 hours agoWashington, Aug. 1 (PTI): The US President, George W Bush, on Monday said Washington was working hard and urgently to get a "sustainable" ceasefire in Middle East and that his administration was determined to resolve the crisis. ...
Source: www.hindu.com