The murder of the leading candidate for governor of Tamaulipas, a state on Mexico's northern border, has increased fears that cartels will go to any length to influence the upcoming election.  This was the highest-ranking political candidate killed since a presidential candidate was gunned down in 1994.  The attack has been a big setback for the July 4th elections.  A June 29 AP article stated, "Corruption scandals, threats and attacks on politicians have raised...
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Nigeria's shaky balance of power takes a hit as new president is sworn in Los Angeles Times - Segun Adeyemi - ‎8 hours ago‎ Umaru Yar'Adua's death may spark a political battle between the Muslim north and the Christian south. Goodluck Jonathan, a southerner, succeeds Yar'Adua, who is from the north. Video: Nigerian president Umaru Yar'Adua dead RT Video:  Nigerian president Umaru Yar'Adua dead RT Nigerian leader's funeral draws large crowds ...
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THE financially troubled Gulf emirate of Dubai has opened the world's tallest building, a glistening concrete, glass and steel pinnacle rising 828 metres out of the desert sands. Blazing fireworks rippled up and down the massive structure after it was officially opened by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum today.He renamed the building, previously known as Burj Dubai, Burj Khalifa in honour of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed...
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's anti-graft fighting President Traian Basescu looked to have won re-election on Monday, narrowly defeating a leftist challenger for the job of leading the EU newcomer out of political and economic crises.

Results with 95 percent of ballots counted showed Basescu had won 50.43 percent, versus 49.57 for Social Democrat leader Mircea Geoana, the Central Election Bureau said.

SEOUL, South Korea — An airport official says a high-level North Korean delegation has arrived in Seoul to pay respects to late ex-President Kim Dae-jung.Gimpo airport official Park Hyun-il says the plane carrying the six-member delegation landed Friday afternoon.The delegation is to head straight for the National Assembly, where Kim's body is lying in state. The 85-year-old Kim died Tuesday and will be buried on Sunday.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further...
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(Virginia Beach, Virginia) — This morning on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “700 Club,” I was interviewed about Inside The Revolution. I spoke about the Iranian nuclear threat to the U.S. and Israel, as well as the good news from Iran — that more than 1 million Shia Muslims there have come to faith in Jesus Christ over the past thirty years. Just before lunch, I spoke to several hundred CBN employees about some of the amazing stories I have personally...
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It's true that many Latin countries are now governed by the left, but few subscribe to the Cuban model.The Cuban revolution turned 50 years old last week, and its founder and undertaker was still around to celebrate the anniversary, though not in the best of health or spirits. This makes it a good opportunity to summarize what the revolution has brought to Cuba and what is has meant for Latin America. There is only one indisputable success the Castro regime can claim for the country....
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January 14th, 2009 is the 102nd anniversary of the Great Pyongyang Revival, the most important Christian revival in Korean history and foundation for the profound growth of the Korean Church, which took place in what is now known as North Korea. The revival was a movement of repentance and began with a deep conviction and acute awareness of sin, the confession of sin and crying out to our Lord in utter repentance. As a result of this movement of repentance the Holy Spirit came down in...
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IF YOU READ the news carefully, you will find a notable story about Iran every morning. Nine times out of ten it is hilarious. Today’s Iran story is that the head of its armed forces announced that it has a new missile with a range of 300 kilometers or more, manufactured with technology that has never been used before in the history of the world. There is neither a picture of the missile nor any information about the nature of the missile, and, in fact, you can be quite sure that there is...
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China and Taiwan have signed landmark deals that will dramatically increase transportation links between the two. The agreements were signed in Taiwan during the highest-level visit by a Chinese official in 60 years. Thibault Worth reports from Taipei.Among other things, the agreements triple the number of direct weekly charter flights between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to 108. In addition, cargo flights will be allowed for the first time and seaports will be open for direct cargo...
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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The United States and Libya sealed a historic turnaround after decades of terrorist killings, American retaliation, suspicions and insults with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's peacemaking visit Friday with Moammar Gadhafi, Libya's mercurial strongman.In a room redolent of incense, a white-robed Gadhafi greeted Rice — the highest-ranking American official to visit Libya in more than a half-century — at his official Bab el-Azizia residence. It is the...
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Pakistani lawmakers have denounced Wednesday's raid by foreign troops in Pakistani territory, passing a resolution condemning the operation and vowing to repel similar attacks in the future. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that the Pakistani military warned such operations could provoke a backlash in the country's volatile tribal regions. 

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As Hurricane Gustav approaches New Orleans, the internet is providing detailed information, personal accounts and lively discussions about all aspects of the storm. Here are a few of them: The first port-of-call for official details of the hurricane's progress can be found at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Their National Hurricane Center website has maps plotting the predicted route of the storm, as well as a array of technical data. The Federal Emergency Management Agency...
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Summit calls on Russia not to isolate itself from Europe following Georgia crisis. Relations between the EU and Russia have "reached a crossroads", European leaders at an emergency meeting in Brussels are set to declare today. A draft statement from the meeting, called to consider a response to Moscow's invasion of Georgia, warns Russia not to isolate itself. "We call on Russia to join with us in making this fundamental choice in favour of mutual interest, understanding and...
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• Merkel expresses disapproval of Russian actions to Medvedev• Russians unhappy with US for using military craft to deliver relief suppliesUS and Russian warships took up positions in the Black Sea today in a risky war of nerves on opposing sides of the Georgia conflict.With the Russians effectively controlling Georgia's main naval base of Poti, Moscow also dispatched the Moskva missile cruiser and two smaller craft on "peacekeeping" duties at the port of Sukhumi on the...
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"The Cold War is over."  "The days of satellite states and spheres of influence are behind us.  A contentious relationship with Russia is not in America 's interest.  And a contentious relationship with America is not in Russia 's interest."
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Russia Orders Halt to War, Georgia Skeptical - AP Russian president says military's halted operations in Georgia but Tbilisi casts doubt on announcement, saying Moscow's still bombing towns and villages. · · Continue to pray for the safety of Georgia's skies and citizens. We are dumbfounded at the arrogance of Russia in attacking this small nation. Pray that our media will reveal all aspects of these attacks and not bury the details in silly media reports. ...
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A Georgian man cries next to his brother's body in the town of Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. Georgian troops launched a major military offensive Friday to regain control over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, prompting a furious response from Russia – which vowed retaliation and sent tanks into the region.The fighting was the worst outbreak of hostilities since the province won de-facto independence in a war that ended in 1992 – raising fears that...
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Alexander Lomaia, the secretary of Georgia’s National Security Council, told reporters Aug. 9 that Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili had ordered Georgian troops out of the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali as a “first sign of seeking a truce.” The order — which also called upon Georgian forces to not reply in kind to artillery attack wherever possible — was given at approximately 3 p.m. local time.South Ossetia is a separatist enclave within Georgia...
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