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Kennedy most popular US president: poll
Date: 2013-11-22 16:32:28 GMT - USA - World - SN:52 - ID:401426
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (MENA) - John F. Kennedy is the most popular president in the last 50 years, according to a new CNN International poll. The poll, released on the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination, showed that 90 percent of Americans ....
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Nuclear arms race in ME if world recognizes Iran's nuclear program: Liberman
Date: 2013-11-22 14:55:27 GMT - Israel - World - SN:41 - ID:401241
GAZA CITY, Nov 22 (MENA) - Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Friday warned that the Middle East would witness a wild nuclear arms race if the international community recognizes Iran's right to enrich uranium. Egypt, Turkey and Saudi ....
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Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises over 5,000
Date: 2013-11-22 12:57:58 GMT - Philippines - World - SN:29 - ID:400997
MANILA, Nov 22 (MENA) - The death toll from Typhoon Haiyan has risen above 5,000, two weeks after the devastating storm hit the country, the BBC reported Friday. The country's National Disaster Agency said that 5,209 people are now known to have ....
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Russian premier calls for larger airlines after Kazan crash
Date: 2013-11-21 21:50:05 GMT - Russia - World - SN:192 - ID:400428
MOSCOW, Nov 21 (MENA) – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called on Thursday for Russian airlines to be enlarged in a bid to ensure the proper maintenance of their aircraft and the safety of their operations, RIA Novosti reported. Speaking to ....
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UN chief: Using drones should be in conformity with law
Date: 2013-11-21 21:18:53 GMT - United Nations - World - SN:189 - ID:400299
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (MENA) - The United Nations declined Thursday to comment on a US drone strike that killed a teacher in a religious school in Pakistan. "Secretary-General has made clear that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles should be in ....
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Georgia's new PM assumes office
Date: 2013-11-21 20:45:33 GMT - Georgia - World - SN:182 - ID:400392
TBILISI, Nov 21 (MENA) - Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili assumed office on Thursday after parliament on Wednesday approved him and his cabinet by a vote of 93 to 19. "I will continue our path and serve our people and our country,” ....
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Senate panel green lights Janet Yellen for Fed chief
Date: 2013-11-21 20:35:42 GMT - USA - World - SN:179 - ID:400343
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (MENA) - Janet Yellen won approval from the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday to become the first female Federal Reserve chief, clearing the way for the full Senate to vote later this year, Fox Business reported. The 14-8 ....
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2 dead after roof collapse at Latvian store
Date: 2013-11-21 19:33:30 GMT - Latvia - World - SN:168 - ID:400229
RIGA, Nov 21 (MENA) - Latvian rescue officials said a roof at a large grocery store in the country's capital collapsed, killing two and injuring at least 10, ABC news reported. No further information has been unveiled so far. Witnesses said ....
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US votes against Palestinian self-determination right
Date: 2013-11-21 19:02:12 GMT - United Nations - World - SN:158 - ID:400065
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (MENA) – The US voted Thursday against a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly on the Palestinian self-determination right. Some 165 states voted in favor of the resolution while six voted against it; including US, Israel ....
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Norway FM embarks on ME tour
Date: 2013-11-21 18:38:14 GMT - Norway - World - SN:152 - ID:400027
OSLO, Nov 21 (MENA) – Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende will pay a visit to the Middle East region on the weekend to follow up the latest developments of peace process. His tour will take him to Israel, the West Bank, and ....
