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Pakistan suicide bombing kills 11

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:36:34 EST

A suicide car bomber struck in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing 11 people, including a mayor, authorities said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which injured 36 people in the outskirts of Peshawar.

Hurricane Ida heads for U.S. Gulf Coast

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:04:31 EST

A hurricane watch has been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast as Hurricane Ida moves through the Yucatan Channel. The storm has killed 54 people in El Salvador.

Iraqi parliament passes key voting law

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:14 EST

Iraq's parliament passed a long-awaited election law Sunday, which the government said will allow national elections to take place in January.

UK honors fallen as Afghan death toll rises

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:55:24 EST

The number of British soldiers killed in action in Afghanistan rises to 201, as the UK honors veterans on Remembrance Day.

G-20: Bailout fund plan hits hurdles

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:40:52 EST

Key players in the Group of 20 refused to support a plan create an insurance fund to pay for bailouts if governments have to step in again to save giant businesses on the brink of collapse.

Dalai Lama visits region close to Tibet

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:03:48 EST

The Dalai Lama on Sunday visited a region of India close to Tibet which China claims as its own, his spokesman said.

Man attends his own funeral

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:53:42 EST

On the holiday known as the Day of the Dead, a Brazilian bricklayer walked into his own funeral.

U.S. House passes health care bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:40:53 EST

The House of Representatives on Saturday night passed a sweeping health care bill by a vote of 220-215.

Madagascar rivals in power-sharing deal

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:28:04 EST

Four current and former leaders of Madagascar have struck a power-sharing deal, ending months of political wrangling that has rocked the island nation off the east coast of Africa, the United Nations said.

Saudis secure border after clashes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:41:22 EST

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that it has regained control of a mountainous region from Yemeni rebels who it said entered the kingdom's borders.