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Syrian warplanes hit rebels near base in north

Syrian activists say warplanes have hit rebel positions near a contested military air base in the northern province of Aleppo. 11 minutes ago

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Syrian warplanes hit rebels near base in north

Syrian activists say warplanes have hit rebel positions near a contested military air base in the northern province of Aleppo.

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WORLD

G-8 to focus on African kidnaps, tax on final day

Leaders of the G-8 wealthy countries were spending the final hours of their summit Tuesday focusing on how to deter kidnappings of foreign workers in Africa and how to corner globe-trotting companies into paying more taxes.

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easyJet to buy 135 single-aisle Airbus A320s

Budget carrier easyJet has agreed to purchase 135 single-aisle Airbus jets that will allow the European airline to pack in more passengers than it currently does.
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Russia to close paper mill on Lake Baikal

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says authorities will shut down a paper mill on the shores of Lake Baikal, which environmentalists say is a major pollutant threatening the world's largest fresh water lake.

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WORLD

Report: Dozens detained in police raids in Turkey

Turkish news reports say police are carrying out raids and detaining people suspected of involvement in violence against police during a wave of anti-government protests.
WORLD

Shares wobble on uncertainty over US stimulus

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday as investors watched for signs of a possible change in U.S. stimulus efforts by the Federal Reserve.

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WORLD

AP Interview: Peres, at 90, still going strong

As Shimon Peres turns 90, the indefatigable Israeli president is doing what he has always done: looking ahead, preparing for the next challenge and believing that he will see Middle East peace in his lifetime.

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WORLD

Afghan president's forces taking security lead

Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced at a ceremony on Tuesday that his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security nationwide from the U.S.-led NATO coalition.

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WORLD

Israel police hunt for vandals that hit Arab town

Israeli police have launched an investigation to find perpetrators who vandalized cars and sprayed hate graffiti in an Arab town near Jerusalem.
WORLD

100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest

In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country and united people from all walks of life behind frustrations over poor transportation, health services, education and security despite a heavy tax burden.