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Analysis: U.S. could look beyond U.N. Security Council in any Syria strike 27 Aug 2013 | 01:09 pm
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - In the face of a U.N. Security Council deadlocked on Syria, the United States and its allies could seek other means of legitimizing any retaliatory strike they launch agains...
Afghan Taliban execute six in stable Herat 27 Aug 2013 | 12:46 pm
HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban executed six men who worked for a government program in western Herat, one of the war-ravaged country's most stable provinces whose small but promisin...
Ackman turns back on J.C. Penney, sells entire stake in retailer 27 Aug 2013 | 12:15 pm
(Reuters) - Hedge fund manager William Ackman, the biggest shareholder in J.C. Penney Co Inc, said on Monday he had sold his entire stake after his campaign to overhaul the retailer failed.
Japan's newest rocket fails to lift off 27 Aug 2013 | 11:33 am
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off on Tuesday, dealing a potential blow to hopes that Japan may be able to take a larger share of the growing, multi-billion doll...
Washington warns Assad over 'undeniable' chemical weapons attack 27 Aug 2013 | 11:19 am
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States put Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on notice on Monday that it believes he was responsible for using chemical weapons against civilians last week in w...
South Africa mines less violent as AMCU union plays by rules 27 Aug 2013 | 11:06 am
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A year ago, militant South African miners affiliated to upstart union AMCU were marching with spears, clubs and knives in often violent wildcat strikes and protests against ma...
China sees no basis for talks with Japan over islands dispute 27 Aug 2013 | 09:53 am
BEIJING (Reuters) - China sees no reason to hold talks with Japan over their dispute about ownership of a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, Chinese deputy foreign minister Li Baodong...
Australia's Rudd revives plan to move the navy north 27 Aug 2013 | 09:52 am
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd revived a plan to move Australia's navy north and out of its eastern base in Sydney Harbour on Tuesday, just three months after a major review of defense...
New Mexico's largest county to allow gay marriage after court ruling 27 Aug 2013 | 08:42 am
SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Same-sex marriages are now legal in New Mexico's most populous county and the city of Albuquerque, a court ruled on Monday, adding to recent victories for gays and les...
Obama talks Syria with Australia's Rudd; Rice meets Israelis 27 Aug 2013 | 06:23 am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday about possible international responses to the Syrian crisis while his national security adviser ...
