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Two China mine industry accidents kill 17, trap 24

01 August 2010 01:14:22

Source: Reuters SHANGHAI, July 31 (Reuters) - At least 17 people were killed and 24 trapped in two separate mining accidents in China on Saturday, the official Xinhua news agency said. An explosion near the ...

Merkel attends memorial for Love Parade victims

01 August 2010 00:33:36

Source: Reuters * Merkel party ally Sauerland under pressure to quit * Many questions still unanswered (Adds Merkel comments in paras 16-17, details) By Erol Dogrudogan DUISBURG, Germany, July 31 (Reuters ...

Wildfires spread in western Russia, kill 28

01 August 2010 00:16:26

Source: Reuters * Emergency services report progress in controlling fire * Death toll from wildfires rises to 28 * Wildfires spread in western Russia (Repeats to fix spelling mistake in headline) By Alfred ...

At least 100 hurt in Bangladesh clashes over wages

01 August 2010 00:08:56

Source: Reuters * Dozens injured as garment workers clash with police * Factories, vehicles attacked on second day of protests * Garment workers want raise from $43-a-month minimum wage * Sector produces more ...

'Black box' recovered from Pakistan crash site

31 July 2010 23:19:40

Source: Reuters ISLAMABAD, July 31 (Reuters) - Pakistani investigators found on Saturday the data recorder from AirBlue flight 202, which crashed in heavy rain near Islamabad this week killing all 152 people onboard ...

One dead as police fire at Kashmir protest

31 July 2010 22:24:50

Source: Reuters SRINAGAR, India, July 31 (Reuters) - Indian police opened fire on Saturday to disperse thousands of people protesting against Indian rule in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, killing a child ...

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, July 31

31 July 2010 21:46:45

Source: Reuters July 31 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq at 1145 GMT on Saturday. * Denotes a new or updated item. * KIRKUK - Gunmen in a speeding car opened fire and wounded an off-duty ...

Wildfires extend grip in western Russia, 28 killed

31 July 2010 21:42:36

Source: Reuters * Emergency services report progress in controlling fire * Death toll from wildfires rises to 28 * Wildfires expand reach in western Russia By Alfred Kueppers VORONEZH, Russia, July 30 ( ...

INTERVIEW-Ex-militia chief blames U.S. for Iraq govt delays

31 July 2010 21:39:13

Source: Reuters * U.S. wants coalition of two main blocs, Badr leader says * Factions unable to agree on who will hold top jobs * New candidate for PM could end deadlock -Amiri By Suadad al-Salhy and Rania ...

Merkel attends memorial for 21 Love Parade victims

31 July 2010 21:08:23

Source: Reuters * Merkel party ally Sauerland under pressure to quit * Many questions still unanswered By Erol Dogrudogan DUISBURG, Germany, July 31 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a memorial ...