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Pictured: Woman with baby cut from mother's wombA photo showing a baby girl stolen from her slain mother's womb being held by Julie Corey the woman accused of taking her has been released.
Telegraph Saturday, August 01, 2009White House beer summit: Henry Gates and James Crowley agree to disagreeThe black scholar and the white police sergeant who arrested him have agreed to disagree and promised to talk again after a cleartheair meeting over a pint of beer convened by Barack Obama in the Rose Garden of the White House.
Telegraph Saturday, August 01, 2009Corazon Aquino former Philippines president dies at 76Corazon Aquino the former president of the Philippines who swept away a dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years died on Saturday. She was 76.
Telegraph Saturday, August 01, 2009Russia Moves to Boost its Role in Central AsiaRussian president Dmitri Medvedev's meeting with the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan signals Moscow's desire to play a bigger role in fighting the war on terror. But is its goodwill enough?
Time Saturday, August 01, 2009Cash-for-clunkers hits bump, keeps rollingAs Congress scrambled to get the CARS program more funding, a confused public kept shopping.
Star Tribune Saturday, August 01, 2009Former Philippines president dies at 76Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting ...
USATODAY Saturday, August 01, 2009Ex-Philippines president Aquino dies. Pro-democracy leader toppled Ferdinand Marcos .
country to observe 10 days of official mourningCorazon Aquino, the former president of the Philippines who ushered in democracy after two decades of dictatorship under Ferdinand Marcos, has died aged 76.She died after losing a 16-month battle with cancer, her son Senator Benigno Aquino Jr said.Aquino had been diagnosed with colon cancer and confined to a Manila hospital for more than a month. Her son said the cancer had spread to other organs and she was too weak to continue her chemotherapy. "Our mother peacefully passed away of cardio-respiratory arrest," Aquino Jr, told reporters in Manila. "She would have wanted us to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continuous love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our
country."President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who is on an official visit to the US, said: "The entire nation is mourning." She declared 10 days of official mourning
Guardian Saturday, August 01, 2009Honduras leader firm against world pressureTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' de facto leader vowed on Friday that no
country will push the small Central American nation around and pledged to resist international pressure to reinstate toppled President Manuel Zelaya.
Reuters Saturday, August 01, 2009Maliki Keeps Allies, Critics Guessing With Aggressive Moves Aimed at ReelectionBAGHDAD -- With a raid this week on a camp of Iranian dissidents once sheltered by the United States, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has again demonstrated a knack for surprising both foes and allies in his attempt to emerge as the victor in crucial parliamentary elections in January.
Washington Post Saturday, August 01, 2009Corazon Aquino Dies; Ex-President of Philippines Led 'People Power' RevolutionCorazon Aquino, the unassuming widow whose "people power" revolution toppled a dictator, restored Philippine democracy and inspired millions of people around the world, died Saturday after a battle with colon cancer, her family announced. She was 76. Widely known as "Cory," the slight, bespectacled...
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