Christians flee Iraqi city
The number of Christian families who have fled the northern Iraqi city of Mosul in the past week has reached 1,350, authorities said Wednesday. The families fled, reportedly frightened by a series of killings and threats by Muslim extremists ordering them to convert to Islam or face possible death, Iraqi officials said.
Deadly fighting erupts at Thai-Cambodian border
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Omar strengthens, aims for Leeward Islands
Hurricane Omar churned across the eastern Caribbean early Wednesday on a course that will take it near Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said.
Two dead, 100 hurt in Colombian clashes
Violent clashes between Indian protesters and riot police in southwest Colombia have left more than 50 people injured and at least one dead, spokesmen from both sides said.
Global crisis key to final U.S. debate
John McCain hopes for a "game-changer" and Barack Obama will try to avoid any gaffes in Wednesday's third and final presidential debate. The 90-minute face-off will undoubtedly focus on the economic crisis. And unlike the other two debates, the candidates will sit at a table facing one another.
World markets slump on recession fears
Investors shifted their focus to lingering economic problems in the global economy even as the United States began to implement its multi-billion dollar bailout plan for domestic financial markets.
Austria's Haider 'drunk at time of crash'
Far-right Austrian politician Joerg Haider was drunk at the time of his fatal car accident over the weekend, his spokesman said Wednesday.
Canadian PM Harper re-elected without majority
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Rabbits close Mandela's prison island
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Madonna and Ritchie to divorce
Pop star Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to divorce, according to British media reports.
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