Archive for November 30th, 2009

Arroyo to seek seat in Congress

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo says she will run for a seat in Congress next year when her presidential term ends.

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Charges in China ‘mine cover up’

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Chinese officials and journalists are charged with hushing up a deadly mine explosion before last year’s Olympics, state media say.

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New head for Australia opposition

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Australia’s opposition Liberals elect Tony Abbott as new leader, amid a huge row over PM Kevin Rudd’s carbon trading laws.

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China rejects EU currency demand

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao rejects European pressure to let its currency rise against the euro.

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Commonwealth urges reform in Fiji

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Commonwealth leaders urge Fiji’s military rulers to restore democracy and ensure human rights are protected.

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Pirates jailed for yacht murder

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Two Burmese fishermen and a 17-year-old boy are jailed in Thailand for murdering a British yachtsman.

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Australia aims for ‘green’ sheep

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Australian scientists are hoping to breed sheep that burp less as part of efforts to tackle climate change.

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US police killer ‘will be caught’

Monday, November 30th, 2009

A gunman who shot dead four US police officers as they sat in a cafe will be brought to justice, a police chief has vowed.

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Divided Senate debates healthcare

Monday, November 30th, 2009

The US Senate begins a debate on its version of a healthcare bill, a key priority of President Obama’s administration.

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Argentine judge stops gay wedding

Monday, November 30th, 2009

A judge in Argentina overturns a ruling that would have allowed the first gay marriage in Latin America.

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