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1.Big Quakes Common in Caribbean: BIG PIC MAP : Discovery News (news.discovery.com)
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2.Haiti Earthquake, Deforestation Heighten Landslide Risk (news.nationalgeographic.com)
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3.New Earthquake Hits Haiti - Sphere News (www.sphere.com)
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4.Physician-Assisted Suicide Almost Legal in Montana - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com (www.associatedcontent.com)
Montana Supreme Court Rules Constitution Doesn't Restrict It
The Montana Supreme Court has decided that nothing in the state's laws would prevent a resident from seeking physician-assisted suicide. -
5.Haiti: the ''unluckiest country'' - The Rest Of The Story (therestofthestory.ning.com)
This week's earthquake in Haiti is the latest in a long line of natural disasters and political upheavals to afflict the poverty stricken Caribbean islan
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6.Horror in Haiti quake as thousands feared dead - The Rest Of The Story (therestofthestory.ning.com)
Haiti's streets are strewn with corpses and thousands remain missing a day after a horrific earthquake erupted in one of the world's poorest countries. The prime minister has warned the final death toll from the 7.0 quake could be "well over 100,000," as an international aid effort gears up in a race to pull survivors from the ruins.
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7."Lost" Amazon Complex Found; Shapes Seen by Satellite (news.nationalgeographic.com)
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8.Cell Phone Use May Fight Alzheimer's, Mouse Study Says (news.nationalgeographic.com)
After years of speculation that cell phones may harm your brain, new research suggests they may actually fight Alzheimer's disease.
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9.Where is Turkey going, ask Israelis in streets (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)
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Washington PostBaltimore mayor to resign in plea deal in corruption probeWashington PostBaltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will resign next month, part of a plea deal reached Wednesday that brings a years-long corruption investigation to a close and ends the...
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11."Why Did the Police not Step in against Lynch Attacks?" (www.bianet.org)
The Contemporary Lawyers Association filed complaints about Prime Minister Erdoğan, Interior Minister Atalay, two governors and provincial chiefs of police. The Association criticizes a lack of police action against recent lynch attempts in three Turki...
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12.Postager.com Writer Imprisoned since Sunday (www.bianet.org)
Postager.com internet author Yıldız was taken to a prison in Istanbul under allegations of refusing testimony in a case launched after an operation against the Kurdistan Communities Confederation. If Yıldız is not released after giving his statement, h...
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13."Political Approach towards Abused Women Needs Review" (www.bianet.org)
The government launches a shelter program for women exposed to violence in cooperation with Turkish women and children institutes and financially support by the EU. Karakuş from the Socialist Feminist Collective admonished that efforts have to be furth...
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14.New York to Create Global Insurance Exchange to Cover Complex Risks - New York Times (news.google.com)
ReutersNew York to Create Global Insurance Exchange to Cover Complex RisksNew York TimesIn a bid to create jobs and bolster New York's position as a financial center, Gov. David A. Paterson announced plans on Wednesday to create an international in...
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15.MP: EP delegation can visit Iran (www.presstv.ir)
A senior Iranian lawmaker has voiced the Iranian parliament's readiness for a visit by a European Parliament delegation to Tehran.
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16.US helping terrorists in southeast Iran: Report (www.presstv.ir)
The US is helping the Pakistan-based Jundallah militants to enter Iran through the Persian Gulf and carry out terrorist acts in the country, a report said Wednesday.
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17.Russia, China keep toehold in Yemen (www.atimes.com)
The failed Christmas Day airliner bombing attempt has underscored Washington's commitment to poverty-stricken, al-Qaeda-infested Yemen, a "vital counter- terrorism partner" of the United States. Yet Yemens multimillion-dollar military modernization pr...
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18.UN Afghan head calls for change (english.aljazeera.net)
Outgoing Kai Eide tells Security Council a more politically focused strategy is needed.
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19.US indicts bomb plot suspect (english.aljazeera.net)
Jury charges Abdulmutallab with attempted murder in failed attempt to blow up US plane.
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20.Spain plans closer EU ties with Central Asia (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)
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21.Turkey 'eager' to sign IMF deal, says gov't spokesman (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)
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22.Aselsan wins military contracts worth $200 mln (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)
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23.Turkish pensioners to receive higher monthly payments in 2010 (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)
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24.NATO official: US spy work lacking in Afghanistan (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)
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25.Big oil: difficult conditions, breathtaking prospects (www.hurriyetdailynews.com)