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S.Korean leader may leave ruling party
Jan 24 2007 11:35PM (CT)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said Thursday he will leave the ruling party if members ask him, amid recent moves by politicians seeking to distance themselves from his unpopular administration.
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Hu's Africa trip eyed by rights groups
Jan 24 2007 11:24PM (CT)
BEIJING (AP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit to Africa will be closely watched to see whether he increases pressure on Sudan to resolve the Darfur conflict.
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Chinese president urges murder probe
Jan 24 2007 7:15PM (CT)
BEIJING (AP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao has ordered a swift investigation into the murder of a Chinese newspaper employee at an illegal mine in northern China, state media said Wednesday.
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Bush speech draws criticism on Iraq
Jan 24 2007 3:23PM (CT)
BERLIN (AP) - World leaders praised President Bush on Wednesday for taking a step forward on global warming in his State of the Union address, but added that concrete goals are needed to significantly reduce greenhouse gasses.
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S. Korea says North showing flexibility
Jan 24 2007 7:31AM (CT)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea has shown a new willingness to take steps toward dismantling its nuclear program after the United States offered concessions during bilateral talks last week, South Korean officials said Wednesday.
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Duck farming spreads bird flu in Vietnam
Jan 24 2007 3:33AM (CT)
VINH THUAN, Vietnam (AP) - Even before the boat drifts into sight, all senses are alerted to its cargo _ a chorus of raucous quacking mixed with an unmistakable stench.
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Sri Lanka told to probe child conscription
Jan 24 2007 1:25AM (CT)
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka must investigate allegations that its military helps a militia fighting separatist Tamil Tiger rebels conscript child soldiers, or allow an independent international investigation, a human rights group said Wednesday.
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