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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Letter may restart Mideast peace process

CAIRO, April 3 (UPI) -- A letter detailing the Palestinian Authority's conditions for restarting the stalled peace process is being delivered to Israel, a Palestinian official said. The official told Ynetnews.com the letter states that if Israel is not willing to return to the negotiating table, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 2, 2012

Myanmar election gains int'l plaudits

YANGON, Myanmar, April 2 (UPI) -- The electoral victory of Myanmar pro-democracy opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party was "heartening," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party claimed to have won all 44 seats it contested in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Argentina pressing for role in Falklands

BUENOS AIRES, April 1 (UPI) -- Argentina's president says her nation still has sovereign right to the Falkland Islands, which have been under British control since the 19th Century. President Cristina Fernandez and her administration have been increasing the pressure on Britain to negotiate a stake... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Fire breaks out aboard cruise ship

MANILA, Philippines, March 31 (UPI) -- A luxury cruise ship was running on emergency power Saturday in waters south of the Philippines after a fire in the engine room, officials said. The fire broke out Friday night on the Azamara Quest and the Philippine Coast Guard said five people were injured,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 30, 2012

London declared ready for 2012 Olympics

LONDON, March 30 (UPI) -- IOC officials on Friday declared London ready for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Members of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission this week concluded their final visit to check on preparations for the Games, which are scheduled for July 27-Aug. 12. London... Sign in to see full entry.

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