Middle East
Kuwaiti MPs blame ruling family infighting for crises
Kuwaiti MPs on Wednesday blamed alleged squabbles in the ruling Al-Sabah family for the chronic political crises that have plagued the Gulf state in the past decade, paralysing development.
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- US ‘dark side’ raised in Pakistani scientist case November 20, 2008
- US condemns Al-Qaeda Obama insult November 20, 2008
- France charges Rwanda president’s aide November 20, 2008
- UN nuclear agency criticises Iran November 19, 2008
- Fires rage for fourth day in California November 17, 2008
- Suspected ETA military chief arrested in France: minister November 17, 2008
- Politkovskaya killing trial set to open November 17, 2008
Business
Lawmakers clash in debate over automaker bailout
Democrats in the US Congress proposing an additional 25-billion-dollar bailout for ailing automakers have been stalled by Republican lawmakers who have maintained that the sector should use funds from a previous bill.
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Africa agrees on climate change position: minister
African countries adopted Wednesday a united front on climate change, as efforts get underway to negotiate a replacement to the Kyoto Protocol on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an Algerian official said.
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Young guns fire England football as old hand Maradona enjoys winning start
England’s young generation laid the foundations for a 2-1 triumph over bitter rivals Germany on Wednesday while old nemesis Diego Maradona enjoyed a winning start as Argentina coach with a 1-0 victory in Scotland.
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Bollywood film brings homosexuality out of closet
Once upon a time in Bollywood, a handsome hero would croon and bash up a few goons to win over his coy but willing lady love. If the film worked, the director could live happily ever after.
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Japanese mobiles to offer psychotherapy sessions
A Japanese professor on Wednesday launched what he said was the world’s first web-based psychotherapy sessions available via mobile phone, as the country grapples with a growing problem of depression.
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Microsoft CEO rules out another Yahoo takeover bid
Microsoft Corp. chief executive Steve Ballmer on Wednesday ruled out making another takeover bid for Yahoo but said the US software giant remains open to a partnership on Internet search.
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