Karzai an 'unworthy partner': top US Democrat
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Calling Afghan President Hamid Karzai an "unworthy partner," a key Democratic leader warned Friday that Congress cannot fund an expanded military mission without a reliable ally in Kabul.
Leader of Sears Tower plot sentenced to 13 years
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A US federal judge sentenced the leader of a plot to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago to 13 years in prison Friday, far less than the 70 years sought by prosecutors. Narcile Batiste,...
Rain plays havoc with LPGA Tour Championship
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Sweden's Sophie Gustafson climbed within two shots of overnight leader Lorena Ochoa at the LPGA Tour Championship Friday as rain wreaked havock on the second round. Rain drenched the...
Plea hearing for ex-Nets star Williams delayed
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A plea hearing for retired NBA star Jayson Williams in the 2002 shooting death of a driver was indefinitely delayed on Friday. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman did not give a
Fort Hood shooter faces bedside hearing: lawyer
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The army psychiatrist accused of a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood military base in Texas will have his first pre-trial court hearing Saturday in his hospital room, his lawyer's office...
Bucks' Bogut to miss up to four weeks
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Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be sidelined from two to four weeks with a left leg injury, the NBA team said Friday. General manager John Hammond said late Thursday that Bogut...
Astronaut counts down to daughter's birth
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NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik entered an unusual space countdown on Friday as he waited onboard the International Space Station for the birth of his daughter back on Earth. The...
Knicks not interested in Iverson
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The New York Knicks won't pursue four-time NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson, preferring to focus on rebuilding with younger players, team president Donnie Walsh said Friday. Although...
Elderly US couple pleads guilty in Cuba spy case
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An elderly US couple charged with spying for Cuba for almost 30 years pleaded guilty in the conspiracy Friday, with the husband agreeing to serve a life sentence, the US Justice Department...
Hershey Trust backs bid for Cadbury: report
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A charitable trust controlling US chocolate maker Hershey is backing a bid of 17 billion dollars for Britain's Cadbury, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The Journal, citing...
Marseille edge PSG
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A first-half goal from Gabriel Heinze vaulted Marseille back into the French title race on Friday, securing a 1-0 win at the Stade Velodrome over Paris St Germain. Heinze, playing...
Texas inmate executed as governor rejects mercy plea
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An African American has been executed after Texas governor Rick Perry refused a last-minute recommendation to spare him because it was his accomplice who killed a store worker in an armed...
Leader of Sears Tower plot sentenced to 13 years
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A US federal judge sentenced the leader of a plot to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago to 13 years in prison Friday, far less than the 70 years sought by prosecutors.
McCain predicts success in Afghanistan in 12-18 months
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US Senator John McCain predicted an allied win in Afghanistan in one year to 18 months if sufficient troops are sent, as the White House mulls sending tens of thousands of reinforcements.
US lawmakers press on Taiwan arms sales
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Supporters of Taiwan in the US Congress on Friday pushed for President Barack Obama to move toward selling arms to the island, a step that would almost certainly anger China. Obama...
Home hope Rochette leads short programme
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Canada's world silver medallist Joannie Rochette skated to the top of the women's leaderboard at Skate Canada on Friday with a flawless short programme that earned a personal best score of...
California students protest university fee hike
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Student protests spread at California state universities over a big tuition hike Friday, with protesters barricading themselves inside a building at the University of California, Berkeley.
Amazon countries to hold climate talks
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is calling a meeting of eight Amazon countries next week to forge a common stand ahead of next month's key climate talks, officials said...
Stars' Neal suspended two games
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The National Hockey League suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal for two games on Friday for a boarding infraction that injured Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The NHL...
US Senate puts off action on military ban on gays
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A planned November hearing by the US Senate Armed Services Committee to consider ending a ban on gays serving openly in the US military will be postponed, a spokeswoman indicated Friday.