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North Korea missile tests defy UN
North Korea test-fires seven short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on America's Independence Day. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:33:47 GMT)
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief
Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:28:02 GMT)
Japan rethinks silent hybrid cars
Japan considers adding noise-making devices to quiet hybrid cars to improve safety for blind pedestrians. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:01:56 GMT)
Fans and foes pray for ill Aquino
Former Philippine President Cory Aquino has stopped treatment for cancer, prompting prayer vigils by fans and foes. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:56:33 GMT)
New dinosaurs found in Australia
Three new dinosaur species are found in Queensland, Australia, and named after the Outback song Waltzing Matilda. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:48:58 GMT)
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Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run
(AP)
 AP - Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early.
(Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:05 GMT)
SKorea says North fires 7 missiles off east coast
(AP)
 AP - North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.
(Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:31:04 GMT)
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
(AP)
 AP - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.
(Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:33:44 GMT)
2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan
(AP)
 AP - Militants attacked a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, exploding a truck outside the gates, sparking a two-hour gunbattle and killing two American troops, officials said.
(Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:33:04 GMT)
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent
(AP)
 AP - A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and accused him in an editorial Saturday of committing crimes against the nation .
(Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:36:43 GMT)
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