Blair apology to ejected heckler CNN International
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has apologized to an 82-year-old man who was thrown out of the Labour Party's annual meeting after heckling Foreign Secretary Jack Straw over the Iraq war.
Straw puts paid to speculation of cut in number of troops in Iraq Financial Times
Blair apologises to activist, 82, evicted for heckling Telegraph.co.uk
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Two die as migrants try to break into Spanish enclave Reuters.uk
At least two African migrants died when hundreds tried to cross the razorwire barrier between Morocco and Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday -- the third such assault in as many days, officials said.
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Schroeder to resign on Monday: report Khaleej Times
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder plans to resign this on Monday to clear way for a grand coalition government led by Angela Merkel who came in first in Germany’s inconclusive national elections, a media report said.
German rivals hold talks to resolve power struggle Guardian Unlimited
Leaders in coalition talks to end election stalemate Times Online
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Iran clears air on gas pipeline Calcutta Telegraph
Iran is disappointed with the Indian vote in Vienna, but not enough to shelve the gas pipeline deal. This was the message from Tehran today after India sided with the US at Friday’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting on the Iranian nuclear controversy. Ali Larijani, Supreme National Security Council secretary and Iran’s chief negotiator on the nuclear dispute, suggested that though Tehran is disappointed with Delhi’s vote, it will not judge “an old friend” by a single incident.
'India was our friend' Rediff
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De Menezes family meet IPCC Scotsman
Jean Charles's mother Maria de Menezes, father Matozinhos Da Silva, Jean Charles's brother Giovani and his cousin Alex Pereira were expected to be given a detailed briefing on the progress of the investigation so far.
Menezes police could face charges Scotland on Sunday
Shot Brazilian’s family demand British justice Daily Times
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Algerians Vote on Peace Plan ABC News
An Algerian couple walks near a campaign poster of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika for the upcoming referendum, Tuesday, Sept.
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Civil war focus of Algerian vote CNN International
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Palestinians appeal to Israel to stop "First Rain" operation People's Daily Online
Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser al-Qidwa on Wednesday urged the Israeli army to stop its five-day offensive in the Gaza Strip, calling it "brutal.
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Israel threatens to annex West Bank Aljazeera.com
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US press critical of Tom DeLay BBC News
News that Tom DeLay, Republican majority leader in the US House of Representatives, is to face criminal charges has provoked stinging criticism from many US newspapers. Mr DeLay has insisted he is innocent of the charges - which centre on allegations of illegal fund-raising - and described the man prosecuting him as an "unabashed partisan zealot".
Californian looked likely, but Missouri lawmaker takes DeLay post San Francisco Chronicle
DeLay is indicted, leaves post Boston Globe
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Female Suicide Bomber Kills 7 Los Angeles Times
Attack on a recruiting center in the north is the first by a woman since April 2003. At least 22 people die in other violence across Iraq.
Woman suicide bomber marks possible new insurgent tactic in Iraq San Diego Union Tribune
Iraq's First Female Suicide Bomber Strikes ABC News
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Two British oil workers freed after Nigeria kidnap Reuters.uk
Nigerian troops freed two British oil workers on Thursday less than 24 hours after they were kidnapped for ransom in the southern Niger Delta, a military commander said.
British, Irish oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria ABC News
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Theories abound over Kebble's death Mail & Guardian Online
Theories and speculation on why and how mining magnate Brett Kebble was killed on Tuesday this week abounded in South African media on Thursday.
NPA stops Kebble fraud investigation Independent Online
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Abbas visits Mubarak, calls for intervention to end violence Jerusalem Post
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to exert pressure on Israel to halt its military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
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Venice rescue plan railroaded through Times Online
The Italian Prime Minister has ruled that "Mose", the project to build underwater dams to slow the sinking of Venice, will go ahead, despite protests from environmentalists and the Mayor of Venice himself.
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Lynndie deserves an apology New York Daily News
Before being sentenced to three years in prison and a dishonorable discharge, Lynndie England apologized to just about everyone in sight.
Pictures of Lynndie tell depressing tale Concord Monitor
Token Punishment for Abu Ghraib's England Zaman Online
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Turkish women challenge US envoy on Iraq war ABC News
Undersecretary of State for public diplomacy and public affairs Karen Hughes © meets Turkish children as she presents them with books during her visit at the Turkish Education Volunteers Foundation Education Park in Istanbul September 28, 2005.
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US Envoy's Message Falls Flat Again, This Time in Turkey New York Times
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France compromises on ferry sale after protests Swissinfo
The French government backed away from fully privatising a loss-making ferry company on Thursday in a bid to quell protests that have blocked the country's main Mediterranean oil port.
French retake a hijacked ferry International Herald Tribune
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Thai PM opens unfinished airport BBC News
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has presided over a symbolic opening of Bangkok's new international airport, by landing there on a special flight.
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Live Giant Squid Photographed for First Time Scientific American
For the first time, scientists have captured images of a live giant squid--the largest invertebrate in the world--in its natural, deep-sea environment.
Giant squid in the wild caught on camera for the first time Hindustan Times
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Senate Confirms Roberts As Chief Justice ABC News
Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts smiles during questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in this Sept. 14, 2005 file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak-File). By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writer. ...
Senate Roll Vote Washington Post
Roberts Overwhelmingly Approved as Next Chief Justice New York Times
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Bradley returns funds from Delay's PAC, Bass won't The Union Leader
US Rep. Jeb Bradley said yesterday he will return $15,000 in campaign funds from former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s political action committee in the wake of the Texas Republican’s indictment.
Guardian Unlimited: Newsblog Guardian Unlimited
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Republican troubles deepen Christian Science Monitor
The indictment Wednesday of House majority leader Tom DeLay of Texas on a money-laundering conspiracy charge adds to a litany of GOP woes that could consume the party for months. Even the easy confirmation of John Roberts Thursday as chief justice could bring only a short respite if President Bush's next Supreme Court nomination, as early as Friday, triggers a political donnybrook.
The Battle for the GOP's Soul BusinessWeek
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California Wildfires Spread to 17,000 Acres New York Times
More than 3,000 firefighters from throughout California battled a 17,000-acre wildfire along the borders of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties today, aided by calm winds and moderate temperatures.
Wildfires threaten southern California homes CTV.ca
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Big cases leave chief justice little time to settle in USA Today
The Supreme Court term that begins Monday with Chief Justice John Roberts on the bench could hardly offer a better test for the court's new leader. The justices are ...
Roberts voted chief justice of US Supreme Court Jerusalem Post
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The New Leader Post Comes With Renewed Scrutiny of Record New York Times
Almost as soon as Representative Roy Blunt stepped into the House leadership post vacated by Tom DeLay, Democrats and liberal groups pounced Thursday on what they called ethical lapses in Mr. Blunt's own record and lobbying by three members of his family - his wife, son and daughter.
A Blow Against The Machine Washington Post
Bush ally indicted for accepting illegal corporate donations Hindu
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Calif. Fire Forces Hundreds to Evacuate ABC News
A resident waters down her roof as fire burns toward her home, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in Simi Valley, Calif.
Fire Rages Through 16,000 Acres Near Los Angeles New York Times
Flames Drive Southland Residents From Homes Los Angeles Times
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Anna Nicole given a chance to claim her fortune Xinhua
The US Supreme Court said it would hear early next year a case in which Playboy mo