China's Xi will meet Obama earlier than expected
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China's new leader Xi Jinping will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than their expected first meeting, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations,...
South Africa: Mandela name pulled into politics
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But the images carried by state TV showed Mandela sitting with a blanket covering his legs, silent and unmoving with his cheeks showing what appear to be marks from a recently removed oxygen mask.
Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks
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The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.
NY judge to bin Laden kin: Lawyer might be trouble
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A judge warned Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Wednesday that a lawyer he hired to represent him on charges he conspired to kill Americans could end up in prison himself.
Sharif's win sparks hope for Pakistan-India ties
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There is widespread hope on both sides of the border that Nawaz Sharif will take similarly bold steps to improve relations with India following his election victory over the weekend, thus...
South Africa: Winnie Mandela's items to be sold
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Dozens of paintings, a silver tea set and other items belonging to Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie will be auctioned to pay off debts she owes to a South African school.
Nawaz Sharif's victory in Pakistan elections likely to change nature of U.S....
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Nawaz Sharif's victory in Pakistan elections likely to change nature of U.S. relationship
Putin and Netanyahu to discuss Syrian conflict
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President Vladimir Putin's talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Russia on Tuesday will focus on the situation in Syria, the Kremlin said.
Pakistan's next premier an Islamist comeback kid
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Nawaz Sharif has held the job twice before, but the last time didn't end so well.
Pakistan's Sharif declares election victory
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, as unofficial, partial vote counts showed his party with an overwhelming lead.
