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7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia – The Hindu

Khaleej Times 7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia The Hindu An earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale struck the eastern Indonesian islands on Sunday morning in North Maluku province, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, meteorologists said. The quake took place at a depth of 56 km, … Earthquake Of 7.0 Magnitude Rocks Indonesia's Maluku Islands RTT News Powerful quake hits Indonesia: seismologists AFP Indonesia's Moluccas Hit by 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake, USGS Says Bloomberg Press TV

US statesman Kissinger out of Seoul hospital – The Associated Press

Xinhua US statesman Kissinger out of Seoul hospital The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was released from a hospital in the South Korean capital Sunday after recovering from stomach pains, a hospital spokesman said. Kissinger's condition was “not serious” while he was being … Kissinger released from S.Korean hospital AFP Kissinger released from Seoul hospital phillyBurbs.com Kissinger admitted to South Korean hospital CNN BusinessWeek

Australian PM Kevin Rudd not angered at Obama for delayed trip – Christian Science Monitor

BigPond News Australian PM Kevin Rudd not angered at Obama for delayed trip Christian Science Monitor Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he wasn't bothered by Obama's decision to delay his trip by a few days. President Obama (not pictured) on Friday announced he would delay his trip to see Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (also not … Obama Delays Trip to Indonesia to Work on Health Care FOXNews Obama Delays Asia Trip to Continue Health Care Push Voice of America Obama delays Pacific trip for healthcare Reuters BBC News

Maliki has shaky lead in Iraq vote count – Los Angeles Times

BBC News Maliki has shaky lead in Iraq vote count Los Angeles Times Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's alliance is ahead in Baghdad and four southern provinces, with a small portion of the vote counted. Official results of the parliamentary elections may take a month. Representatives of Iraqi election monitoring groups … Issue of Presidency Endangers Iraq's Tenuous Balance New York Times Iraqi PM Remains Ahead After Partial Vote Count Voice of America Iraqi vote signals shift from religious leaders The Associated Press Aljazeera.net

Blast kills Pakistani national in Afghanistan: police – Reuters

Washington Post Blast kills Pakistani national in Afghanistan: police Reuters KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A roadside bomb killed a Pakistani construction worker and wounded six of his compatriots on Sunday in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, police said. The device hit the vehicle which was carrying the group on a … Toll in Afghan suicide attack hits 35: official AFP Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions The Associated Press Afghanistan suicide bombings kill 31 Los Angeles Times New York Times

Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement – CNN

Reuters Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set up a team to investigate why officials announced new settlement construction in disputed territory while US Vice President Joe Biden was visiting the country. … US finally calls Mideast diplomacy by name – crisis Ha’aretz Hillary Rodham Clinton's harsh words stun Israel Los Angeles Times Israeli leader urges calm over row with Washington The Associated Press Aljazeera.net

Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election – Washington Post

The Hindu Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election Washington Post AP BANGKOK — Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their demand for a dissolution of Parliament … Anti-Government Rally Under Way in Thailand Voice of America Tens of thousands gather for Thailand opposition rally BBC News Thailand's red shirts to deliver ultimatum ABC Online Wall Street Journal

Reports that the marriage of France’s first couple was in trouble sprang from … – Times Online

The Hindu Reports that the marriage of France's first couple was in trouble sprang from … Times Online When Nicolas Sarkozy, the French leader, and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, hosted a state banquet for Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian president, at the Elysée Palace recently it was not only Carla's figure-hugging dress that caught people's attention. … Sarkozy's party faces Socialist drubbing BBC News How Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni, the divorce, was a blog too far in France The Guardian Sarkozy Criticizes US on Tanker Deal Wall Street Journal New York Times