An inquiry into Britain’s role in the Iraq war opened in London on Tuesday, with evidence from senior members of the UK’s defence establishment. Tony Blair, who will be the highlight of the inquiry, is due to give evidence after Christmas.
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Brazil on Monday as part of a tour to countries who support Tehran’s diplomatic vision. Demonstrators from gay, religious and anti-racism rights groups gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in protest.
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WonderCon 2008 in San Francisco not only was host to some great comic creators and events, but it was the gathering place of comic book podcasters. The guys from iFanboy were joined by Around Comics, I Read Comics and Comic Geek speak on a panel at the con. Here are the highlights.
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Israeli President Shimon Peres sought to downplay the importance of new Jewish settlements in the West Bank as he and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said at a press conference in Cairo that a peaceful solution in the Middle East was still possible.
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A Canadian woman who had taken long-term sick leave from her job for severe depression was deprived of health benefits after her insurance company saw pictures of her smiling in a bikini on her Facebook page.
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Two Congolese warlords are scheduled to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) (pictured) Tuesday for allegedly directing a February 2003 attack on a village as rival groups fought for control of the region’s gold, diamonds and oil.
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At an extraordinary weekend session, the US Senate voted to hold a full debate on a healthcare reform bill, with 60 votes in favour and all but one of the 40 Republicans in the chamber voting against it.
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Brazil’s president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reiterated his support for a peaceful Iranian nuclear energy programme, urging a "just solution" with the West during a joint press conference with visiting Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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Egypt has recalled its ambassador to Algeria for consultation following attacks on Egyptian football fans and businesses in Sudan, after Algeria beat Egypt in a 2010 World Cup qualifier play-off.
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French securities regulator AMF begins hearings over alleged insider trading at the European aerospace giant EADS Monday. The company is accused of misleading investors by concealing information of delays in its A380 project.
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The T Song is part of Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Pre-K and is designed for children ages 3 to 4.Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read is a reading program designed to help children learn how to read and improve reading skills using phonics. Follow us:http://learntoread.hookedonphonics.comhttp://fa...
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