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Attack on election convoy kills 21 Filipinos
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*Perilous Times
Attack on election convoy kills 21 Filipinos*
By JIM GOMEZ
The Associated Press
Monday, November 23, 2009 9:06 AM
MANILA, Philippines -- Dozens of gunmen hijacked a convoy carrying journalists, and family and supporters of a candidate for provincial governor, killing at least 21 of the travelers Monday in the southern... more »
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India tests new nuclear-capable missile
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*Perilous Times
India tests new nuclear-capable missile *
Reuters
Monday, November 23, 2009; 10:18 AM
BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - India's army tested a nuclear-capable Agni missile after sunset on Monday for the first time to demonstrate it could be fired whenever required, defense officials said.... more »
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4 US service members die in Afghan attacks
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*Perilous Times
4 US service members die in Afghan attacks
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By HEIDI VOGT
The Associated Press
Monday, November 23, 2009; 10:59 AM
KABUL -- Bomb attacks and a firefight killed four U.S. troops in 24 hours in Afghanistan, the military said Monday, adding to the growing toll as NATO and the U.S. consider whether to send more forces to the war.... more »
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Teen killed by NY police 'shot 11 times'
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*Perilous Times
Teen killed by NY police 'shot 11 times'*
November 23, 2009 - 5:01PM
AP
A teenager killed in a confrontation with New York City police over the weekend was shot 11 times, the medical examiner's office said.
Dashawn Vasconcellos, 18, died of gunshot wounds to the torso, neck and... more »
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China mine disaster death toll rises to 104
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*Perilous Times
China mine disaster death toll rises to 104*
MARIANNE BARRIAUX
November 23, 2009 - 5:19PM
Relatives of victims angrily demanded answers Monday as hopes of finding more survivors after China's worst mining disaster for two years took a blow with the death toll rising to 104.... more »
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Over 100 antarctic icebergs drifting up to N.Zealand: official
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*Perilous Times and Global Warming
Over 100 antarctic icebergs drifting up to N.Zealand: official*
November 23, 2009 - 6:14PM
More than 100, and possibly hundreds, of Antarctic icebergs are floating towards New Zealand in a rare event which has prompted a shipping warning, officials said on Monday.... more »
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65 world leaders confirmed for UN Copenhagen climate meet: Danish PM
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*Perilous Times and Global Warming
65 world leaders confirmed for UN Copenhagen climate meet: Danish PM*
by Staff Writers
Copenhagen (AFP) Nov 23, 2009
Sixty-five world leaders have so far confirmed they will attend the UN Copenhagen climate summit next month, Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke... more »
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Clean-up underway in Britain after floods, more storms expected
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*Perilous Times and Global Warming
Clean-up underway in Britain after floods, more storms expected*
LONDON, Nov 23 (AFP) Nov 23, 2009
Clean-up efforts were underway Sunday in flood-hit towns following the heaviest downpours ever recorded in England, as fears mounted for a woman thought swept into a swollen river in Wales.... more »
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Malaysia battles heavy rains and fresh flooding: official
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*Perilous Times and Global Warming
Malaysia battles heavy rains and fresh flooding: official*
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (AFP) Nov 23, 2009
More than 12,000 villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Malaysia as a second wave of floods ravaged two states amid heavy rain, according to state media Monday.... more »
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