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Clashes follow Jewish group's Jerusalem visitClashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police in east Jerusalem erupt after a visit by a Jewish group to one of the city's holiest sites. Street battles began when Palestinians praying at the site -- known to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount -- began to throw rocks at the visiting Jews, said an Israeli police spokesman.
CNN Monday, September 28, 2009U.S. commander offers troop options for AfghanistanWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan planned to offer options for policymakers to try to stem Taliban gains, including sending up to 30,000 to 40,000 additional combat troops and trainers, according to defense and congressional officials.
Reuters Monday, September 28, 2009Iran test-fires medium-range missiles: state TVTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has test-fired medium-range missiles, state TV reported on Monday, a day after the Islamic Republic's elite Revolutionary Guards launched short-range missiles as part of several days of war games.
Reuters Monday, September 28, 2009Tanner names interim data centre panelTHE federal government has unveiled its interim data centre facilities and services panel, comprising five companies.
Australian IT Monday, September 28, 2009Can Obama and Orszag Deliver on Health Reform's Promised Savings?Are Obama's promised health-care savings ever likely to be realized? The answer, according to a wide range of experts, is frustratingly vague
Time Monday, September 28, 2009From Power to Chaos -- Tracking Iran's Four-Month SlideDespite defiant talk and a weekend display of
military force, the world's only theocracy begins this week's talks -- its most important diplomatic engagement in three decades -- in real trouble
Time Monday, September 28, 2009'Much Work' Ahead for German Chancellor MerkelChancellor Angela Merkel, expected to form a new coalition government with a free market, pro-U.S. party, warns of "much work" ahead
Time Monday, September 28, 2009Victorious Merkel vows recoveryGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel pledges to focus on reviving
europe's largest economy after winning a second term in office.
BBC Monday, September 28, 2009Clashes follow Jewish group's visit to holy siteClashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police in east Jerusalem erupt after a visit by a Jewish group to one of the city's holiest sites. Street battles began when Palestinians praying at the site -- known to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount -- began to throw rocks at the visiting Jews, said an Israeli police spokesman.
CNN Monday, September 28, 2009Polanski faces extradition for '77 rape chargeThe arrest of director Roman Polanski in Switzerland on charges of fleeing sentencing for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in
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