Sunday, 14 October 2012

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Thousands of British troops to quit Afghanistan in 2013

7:49pm BST
LONDON - Britain plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan next year, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday, as pressure mounts to end British involvement in the costly and unpopular war.

Turkey bans Syrian planes from its air space, rebels gain

8:11pm BST
BEIRUT/AMMAN - Turkey has banned all Syrian aircraft from its air space as it takes an increasingly firm stance against President Bashar al-Assad, while Syrian rebels said on Sunday they had made more gains in a key province near the Turkish border. | Video


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At independent LME swansong, rings eye China future

6:21pm BST
LONDON/SHANGHAI - The London Metal Exchange may be hosting the last LME Week as an independent concern but, like the tuxedos being dusted off for the annual bean feast, other traditions may not just survive but thrive under Chinese ownership.
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Obama team promises more aggressive president in second debate

6:47pm BST
WASHINGTON - Campaign advisers to President Barack Obama promised on Sunday he would be more aggressive and energetic on Tuesday in his second debate against Republican challenger Mitt Romney after a passive, heavily criticized performance in their first showdown.
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Afghanistan publishes mining contracts in anti-graft fight

4:58pm BST
KABUL - Afghanistan's government released on Sunday the details of scores of mining and energy contracts, including a major Chinese deal, in an effort to counter rampant corruption and bribery of officials worrying resource investors and donors alike.
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U.S. pension funds oppose Murdoch re-election - paper

2:32pm BST
LONDON - The two largest public pension funds in the U.S. have voted to oust Rupert Murdoch as chairman of News Corporation ahead of the company's annual shareholders meeting this week, the Sunday Telegraph reported.

Thousands pray for girl shot by Taliban

Oct. 14 - Pakistanis rally, hold prayers to support schoolgirl Malala Yousuzai who is fighting for her life after being shot by Taliban gunmen. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


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