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We will burn hundreds of copies of the Koran, insists Florida church
David Usborne: Pastor Terry Jones is sticking to his plan to send an incendiary anti-Islam message – unless God gives orders to the contrary
Inside Americas
Backlash begins as BP attempts to spread blame for rig explosion
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Stephen Foley: Contractors lash out at 'self-serving' and 'inaccurate' report on causes of oil spill
For first time in decades, Chicago faces life without a Daley in charge
Thursday, 9 September 2010
David Usborne: Richard Daley's decision to quit after 21 years as Mayor marks the end of an extraordinary political dynasty
US philanthropist and billionaire John Kluge dies new
Thursday, 9 September 2010
John Kluge, once listed as the wealthiest man in America, who built an investment in a radio station into a broadcasting empire that was the forerunner to Fox Television, has died. He was 95.
Obama rejects demands to extend Bush-era tax cuts
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Barack Obama dismissed a cacophony of voices calling for Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy to be extended beyond the end of this year, setting up a showdown with the Republicans that could define the mid-term election campaign.
Rodney King to marry juror who secured his $3.8m court pay-out
Thursday, 9 September 2010
It was an emblematic case of police brutality and racism, which ignited America and prompted almost a week of violent rioting. Yet, after 19 years and a multi-million dollar payout, divorce and a stint on reality TV, there might just be some kind of happy ending for Rodney King.
Castro criticises Iran on anti-Semitism
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Fidel Castro has criticised the Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, for denying the Holocaust and promoting anti-Semitism. The former Cuban leader also warned that an escalating conflict between Iran and the West could lead to nuclear war.
BP report blames multiple parties for spill
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
An internal inquiry found BP was responsible in part for the tragedy, but also placed some blame on rig owner Transocean and cement contractor Halliburton.
White House warns Florida church not to burn Koran
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
David Usborne: Stunt to mark 9/11 anniversary would risk US troops in Afghanistan, says Petraeus
No threat found after Thai Airways plane bomb alert
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Investigators found no explosives on board a Los Angeles-bound Thai Airways flight after a bomb threat was found scrawled on a toilet mirror, the FBI said today.
George Soros digs deep for human rights with $100m gift
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Guy Adams: Continuing a lifelong habit of putting money where his mouth is, George Soros has announced a gift of $100m (£65m) to Human Rights Watch
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1 We will burn hundreds of copies of the Koran, insists Florida church
2 Rodney King to marry juror who secured his $3.8m court pay-out
3 US philanthropist and billionaire John Kluge dies new
4 Backlash begins as BP attempts to spread blame for rig explosion
5 For first time in decades, Chicago faces life without a Daley in charge
6 White House warns Florida church not to burn Koran
7 Ship of fools: Johann Hari sets sail with America's swashbuckling neocons
8 Condoleezza Rice: I told Bush not to come back after 9/11
9 Castro criticises Iran on anti-Semitism
10 The 17-year-old jailed for having sex with a 15-year-old
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12 BP oil disaster due to 'mechanical failures and human judgements'
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