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Monday, 02 August 2010

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Obama: US Will Meet Iraq Draw-Down Goal Move will leave 50,000 troops in Iraq to serve as a transitional force

Israeli and Jordanian Resort Towns Hit by Rockets Jordanian authorities say one person was killed and four injured in Aqaba; no injuries in Israel

Iranian President: Ready for Direct Talks With Obama Ahmadinejad says two presidents could offer solutions for global issues and 'see whose solutions are better'

Pakistan Flood Survivors Crowd Into Shelters Countrywide flooding kills more than one thousand and affects at least one million people

Head of India's Kashmir State Calls for End to Violence The top elected official in Indian-controlled Kashmir is appealing for an end to the 'cycle of violence' that has gripped the region

Anger Over Anti-Cantonese Moves in China Protests erupt in Hong Kong, Guangzhou over plan to ban Cantonese, language of southern China from prime-time television

Britain Celebrates Africa Women's Day International crowd meets Saturday to pay tribute to progress made for women's rights in Africa

Kenyan Price Control Bill Awaits President Kibaki's Signature Legislation would allow government to set price on basic items, ease economic strain on poor

BP to Conduct 'Static Kill' Operation Tuesday 'static kill' involves pushing back oil by pumping heavy mud down ruptured well before sealing it with cement

Manufacturing Cools in US, China; Accelerates in India, Euro-Zone Manufacturers show US and China factory activity has cooled while growth in India and Euro-Zone has accelerated

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