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Friday, September 21, 2012

Last U.S. surge troops leave Afghanistan

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The last of 33,000 U.S. soldiers sent to Afghanistan in a troop surge to battle the Taliban insurgency have been withdrawn, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. "As we reflect on this moment, it is an opportunity to recognize that the surge accomplished its... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Quebec swears in first female premier

QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The Canadian province of Quebec swore in its first female premier Wednesday, a woman determined to break the province away from Canada. Pauline Marois, the 63-year-old leader of the Parti Quebecois, became the 30th premier in a private ceremony ironically conducted by... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Murdoch paper linked to burglary?

LONDON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- London police are investigating whether private detectives working for Rupert Murdoch's defunct tabloid carried out a burglary, The Independent reported. A police memo said there is evidence that Southern Investigations, a detective agency employed by the News of the World,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 17, 2012

Panetta arrives in Beijing

BEIJING, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta arrived in Beijing Monday, marking his first trip to China since being appointed to his position. During his four-day stay in China, Panetta is scheduled to hold meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Liang Guanglie, Xinhua reported.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Protesters attack U.S. Embassy in Yemen

SANAA, Yemen, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Turmoil sparked by a controversial U.S.-made movie disparaging the Prophet Muhammad spread to Yemen where protesters stormed the U.S. compound Thursday. Hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa two days after militants killed U.S. Ambassador to Libya... Sign in to see full entry.

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