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KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq deployed tens of thousands of soldiers to protect Shi'ite pilgrims on Saturday, part of intensified security measures the government hopes will prevent bloodshed that has marred past religious rites.Tightened security reflects not only the ongoing threat from Sunni Islamist militants who targeted Shi'ite ceremonies since 2003, but also the potential political damage major attacks could do ahead of national polls in March.Over a million pilgrims are expected to c...
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Hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims descended on Iraq's holy shrine city of Karbala on Saturday for the climax of Ashura commemorations, despite fears of violent attacks by Sunni extremists.Security forces have beefed up their presence in the central city and authorities are also checking on the 60,000-odd foreign worshippers expected to attend the ceremonies to ensure they do not have swine flu.Black flags, representing the sadness of Shiites during Ashura, were seen all over the city, ... Read Full Story
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Hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims descended on Iraq's holy shrine city of Karbala on Saturday for the climax of Ashura commemorations, despite fears of violent attacks by Sunni extremists.Security forces have beefed up their presence in the central city and authorities are also checking on the 60,000-odd foreign worshippers expected to attend the ceremonies to ensure they do not have swine flu.Black flags, representing the sadness of Shiites during Ashura, were seen all over the city, ... Read Full Story
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Police on Saturday were searching several buildings in central London as part of an investigation into a Nigerian man who tried to blow up a US airliner flying from Amsterdam to Detroit, a spokeswoman said."We are in liaison with the US authorities and searches in London are being conducted as part of ongoing enquiries," she said."The searches are being carried out at more than one address," she added, but declined to give further details.Unconfirmed reports say the Nigerian, Abdul Farouk Abd... Read Full Story
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Police on Saturday were searching several buildings in central London as part of an investigation into a Nigerian man who tried to blow up a US airliner flying from Amsterdam to Detroit, a spokeswoman said."We are in liaison with the US authorities and searches in London are being conducted as part of ongoing enquiries," she said."The searches are being carried out at more than one address," she added, but declined to give further details.Unconfirmed reports say the Nigerian, Abdul Farouk Abd... Read Full Story
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Nigeria on Saturday ordered a top-level probe after a botched attempt by a young Nigerian to blow up a US plane as it was preparing to land in Detroit, a government statement said."The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has directed Nigerian security agencies to commence full investigation of the incident," the statement said.Information Minister Dora Akunyili said Abuja had learnt with "dismay the news of an attempted terrorist attack on a US airline.... Read Full Story
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Nigeria on Saturday ordered a top-level probe after a botched attempt by a young Nigerian to blow up a US plane as it was preparing to land in Detroit, a government statement said."The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has directed Nigerian security agencies to commence full investigation of the incident," the statement said.Information Minister Dora Akunyili said Abuja had learnt with "dismay the news of an attempted terrorist attack on a US airline.... Read Full Story
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LONDON (Reuters) - European airports tightened security checks on U.S.-bound flights on Saturday after a man tried to set off an explosive device on a flight between Amsterdam and Detroit.The Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism said in a statement that U.S. authorities had asked airlines worldwide to take additional security measures for flights to the United States.Security at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport had been tightened, it said.In Britain, airports operator BAA said the Depa... Read Full Story
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LONDON (Reuters) - European airports tightened security checks on U.S.-bound flights on Saturday after a man tried to set off an explosive device on a flight between Amsterdam and Detroit.The Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism said in a statement that U.S. authorities had asked airlines worldwide to take additional security measures for flights to the United States.Security at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport had been tightened, it said.In Britain, airports operator BAA said the Depa... Read Full Story
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Pope Benedict XVI has appeared to be in good shape as he addressed the faithful two days after a woman knocked him down at the start of Christmas Eve Mass.Benedict did not mention the incident in Saturday's message to a crowd gathered in a rainy St. Peter's Square.On the day Christians commemorate St. Stephen, the church's first martyr, the pope remembered the faithful who are persecuted around the world and urged prayers for them.The 82-year-old pontiff was unhurt Thursday when a woman descr... Read Full Story
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Pope Benedict XVI has appeared to be in good shape as he addressed the faithful two days after a woman knocked him down at the start of Christmas Eve Mass.Benedict did not mention the incident in Saturday's message to a crowd gathered in a rainy St. Peter's Square.On the day Christians commemorate St. Stephen, the church's first martyr, the pope remembered the faithful who are persecuted around the world and urged prayers for them.The 82-year-old pontiff was unhurt Thursday when a woman descr... Read Full Story
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Rescuers have recovered the bodies of 12 workers from the site of a bridge that collapsed while under construction in western India, and they fear 30 others still missing could be dead, police said Saturday.Hundreds of rescue workers were clearing debris from the site of the bridge being built across the Chambal River near the town of Kota, 170 miles (270 kilometers) west of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state.Rajeev Dasot, the area's inspector general of police, said the workers could tak... Read Full Story
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Rescuers have recovered the bodies of 12 workers from the site of a bridge that collapsed while under construction in western India, and they fear 30 others still missing could be dead, police said Saturday.Hundreds of rescue workers were clearing debris from the site of the bridge being built across the Chambal River near the town of Kota, 170 miles (270 kilometers) west of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state.Rajeev Dasot, the area's inspector general of police, said the workers could tak... Read Full Story
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An Iraqi police official says a roadside bomb has killed three Shiite pilgrims in eastern Baghdad in the latest round of violence to strike worshippers during a revered Shiite observance.The official says Saturday's bomb was planted near a tent that offered drinks and food to pilgrims. He says 16 people were injured.A medical official confirmed the casualty figures.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information.Hundreds of thousands o... Read Full Story
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An Iraqi police official says a roadside bomb has killed three Shiite pilgrims in eastern Baghdad in the latest round of violence to strike worshippers during a revered Shiite observance.The official says Saturday's bomb was planted near a tent that offered drinks and food to pilgrims. He says 16 people were injured.A medical official confirmed the casualty figures.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information.Hundreds of thousands o... Read Full Story
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Supporters of the creation of a new state in southern India vowed Saturday to step up protests unless the government comes up with a clear "time frame" for implementation of the contentious plan.Their statement came days after New Delhi said the partition of Andhra Pradesh to create the proposed new state of Telangana needed more consultation following a fierce political backlash."If the centre does not start the statehood process by Monday, the protests will be intensified," said C. Kodandar... Read Full Story
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Supporters of the creation of a new state in southern India vowed Saturday to step up protests unless the government comes up with a clear "time frame" for implementation of the contentious plan.Their statement came days after New Delhi said the partition of Andhra Pradesh to create the proposed new state of Telangana needed more consultation following a fierce political backlash."If the centre does not start the statehood process by Monday, the protests will be intensified," said C. Kodandar... Read Full Story
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Saudi king Abdullah described oil prices as satisfactory in an interview published on Saturday, at a time when the largest OPEC producer is seeking price stability."We predicted an oil price of 75 to 80 dollars per barrel at the beginning of the year, what we considered acceptable, and now it has reached this level," the king told the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Siyassah."(We expect) the price will stabilise or increase marginally," he added.King Abdullah also expressed confidence in the state of th... Read Full Story
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Saudi king Abdullah described oil prices as satisfactory in an interview published on Saturday, at a time when the largest OPEC producer is seeking price stability."We predicted an oil price of 75 to 80 dollars per barrel at the beginning of the year, what we considered acceptable, and now it has reached this level," the king told the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Siyassah."(We expect) the price will stabilise or increase marginally," he added.King Abdullah also expressed confidence in the state of th... Read Full Story
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Police are conducting searches in London as part of the investigation into a Nigerian man who tried to blow up a US airliner flying from Amsterdam to Detroit, a police spokeswoman said Saturday."We are in liaison with the US authorities and searches in London are being conducted as part of ongoing enquiries," the spokeswoman said.Some unconfirmed reports say the man, Abdul Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, is a student at University College London (UCL).London's Metropolitan Police could not confirm ... Read Full Story
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Police are conducting searches in London as part of the investigation into a Nigerian man who tried to blow up a US airliner flying from Amsterdam to Detroit, a police spokeswoman said Saturday."We are in liaison with the US authorities and searches in London are being conducted as part of ongoing enquiries," the spokeswoman said.Some unconfirmed reports say the man, Abdul Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, is a student at University College London (UCL).London's Metropolitan Police could not confirm ... Read Full Story
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The traditional British Christmas: a cosy fire, turkey, mince pies and sherry. Or, for some brave souls, stripping off in the bitter winter chill and charging headlong into the sea.In Brighton, and at Porthcawl on the south Wales shore, hundreds of people, some in fancy dress, joined in the annual festive dips, to the bemusement of onlookers.In the capital, swimmers in more traditional bathing costumes and caps made do by plunging into The Serpentine lake in Hyde Park.The Brighton Swimming Cl... Read Full Story
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The traditional British Christmas: a cosy fire, turkey, mince pies and sherry. Or, for some brave souls, stripping off in the bitter winter chill and charging headlong into the sea.In Brighton, and at Porthcawl on the south Wales shore, hundreds of people, some in fancy dress, joined in the annual festive dips, to the bemusement of onlookers.In the capital, swimmers in more traditional bathing costumes and caps made do by plunging into The Serpentine lake in Hyde Park.The Brighton Swimming Cl... Read Full Story
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The traditional British Christmas: a cosy fire, turkey, mince pies and sherry. Or, for some brave souls, stripping off in the bitter winter chill and charging headlong into the sea.In Brighton, and at Porthcawl on the south Wales shore, hundreds of people, some in fancy dress, joined in the annual festive dips, to the bemusement of onlookers.In the capital, swimmers in more traditional bathing costumes and caps made do by plunging into The Serpentine lake in Hyde Park.The Brighton Swimming Cl... Read Full Story
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The traditional British Christmas: a cosy fire, turkey, mince pies and sherry. Or, for some brave souls, stripping off in the bitter winter chill and charging headlong into the sea.In Brighton, and at Porthcawl on the south Wales shore, hundreds of people, some in fancy dress, joined in the annual festive dips, to the bemusement of onlookers.In the capital, swimmers in more traditional bathing costumes and caps made do by plunging into The Serpentine lake in Hyde Park.The Brighton Swimming Cl... Read Full Story
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A young Nigerian man with reported links to Al-Qaeda tried to blow up a US airliner as it began its descent into Detroit before being subdued by passengers and crew, officials said.Abdul Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, was badly burned in the Christmas Day attack as he tried to set off a sophisticated explosive device on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam with 278 passengers on board, witnesses said."There was a pop. And everybody got a little bit startled. And then we looked around and saw... Read Full Story
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A young Nigerian man with reported links to Al-Qaeda tried to blow up a US airliner as it began its descent into Detroit before being subdued by passengers and crew, officials said.Abdul Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, was badly burned in the Christmas Day attack as he tried to set off a sophisticated explosive device on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam with 278 passengers on board, witnesses said."There was a pop. And everybody got a little bit startled. And then we looked around and saw... Read Full Story
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NABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians on Saturday in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the bloodiest violent outbreak in months.Three of those who were killed belonged to a militant group within Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement suspected of shooting to death a Jewish settler in a roadside ambush on Thursday.Nabi Abu Rdainah, Abbas's top aide, accused Israel of inflaming tensions and seeking to torpedo U.S.-backed efforts to rene... Read Full Story
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NABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians on Saturday in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the bloodiest violent outbreak in months.Three of those who were killed belonged to a militant group within Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement suspected of shooting to death a Jewish settler in a roadside ambush on Thursday.Nabi Abu Rdainah, Abbas's top aide, accused Israel of inflaming tensions and seeking to torpedo U.S.-backed efforts to rene... Read Full Story
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