JP Morgan discusses breakup of UK's HBOS: report

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Reuters - U.S. investment bank JP Morgan has held talks with potential partners about forming a consortium to break up British bank HBOS , the UK's Telegraph newspaper reported on its Web site.

Obama promises to 'remake the world' (Politico)

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Politico - Addressing more than 200,000 elated Europeans massed in Berlin at twilight, presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama  promised Thursday that he would work to unite Christians, Muslims and Jews in a safer, more united world.

Food industry bitten by its lobbying success

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AP - One of the worst outbreaks of foodborne illness in the U.S. is teaching the food industry the truth of the adage, "Be careful what you wish for because you might get it."

SKorean hostages in Mexico released: Seoul

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AFP - Five South Koreans held hostage in Mexico have been released unharmed, the foreign ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.

South Texas begins cleanup after Dolly

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AP - Business at reopened restaurants was humming, grocery store parking lots were packed and residents of south Texas were venturing out on the newly dry roads again as the remnants of Hurricane Dolly moved well away from the Rio Grande Valley.

US, Australia press Pakistan on Afghan border security

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AFP - The United States and Australia on Friday urged Pakistan to do more to control militant activity in its border areas to stem the growing insurgency in Afghanistan.

Israeli PM accused of dragging feet in graft probe

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AFP - Israel's attorney general has criticised Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, saying he stonewalled police efforts to question him over corruption allegations, the press reported on Friday.

Obama beats McCain in Europe donations

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AP - Barack Obama's campaign has received roughly 10 times more money from declared U.S. donors living in Germany, France and Britain than his Republican rival, reflecting his popularity in Europe as he makes his first tour of the continent as the pr...

Obama says his foreign tour will reassure Americans

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Reuters - U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama hopes his visit to Europe and the Middle East will show U.S. voters that he is a safe pair of hands, the Democrat said in an interview on Friday.

Teenager denies shooting dead Liverpool schoolboy

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AFP - A teenager has appeared in court to plead not guilty to the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, whose death sparked soul-searching here about the extent of gun and gang violence among youngsters.