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Bodies of foreign hostages found in Yemen: officials
SANAA, Yemen (AFP) - The bodies of several foreign hostages have been found in Yemen, officials said Monday, the first time in almost a decade a kidnapping in the country has resulted in deaths.
Nations:South Korea Saudi Arabia Germany People:Angela Merkel Source:(AFP)
2009-06-16
Al-Jazeera drew US viewers on Web during Gaza war
DOHA, Qatar - American viewership of Al-Jazeera English rose dramatically during the Israel-Hamas war, partly because the channel had what CNN and other international networks didn't have: reporters inside Gaza.
Nations:Israel Qatar United Arab Emirates U.S. Activities:2009 Gaza War Source:(AP)
2009-01-24
UN vows to raise funds for Gaza emergency repairs
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - The United Nations will quickly raise money for emergency repairs in the Gaza Strip, the world body's humanitarian chief promised Thursday after witnessing what he called shocking destruction from the three-week war between Israel and Hamas.
Nations:Egypt Lebanon Israel People:Mahmoud Abbas Barack Obama Activities:2009 Gaza War Source:(AP)
2009-01-22
'Frost/Nixon' premiere opens London Film Festival
The London Film Festival opens Wednesday with the world premiere of "Frost/Nixon", chronicling the dramatic 1977 interviews between disgraced former US president Richard Nixon and journalist David Frost.
People:Helen Mirren Charlie Kaufman Richard Nixon Philip Seymour Hoffman Ron Howard John Malkovich
2008-10-15
Mauritania army stages coup; junta takes charge
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania - Army officers staged a coup in Mauritania on Wednesday and detained the president and prime minister, overthrowing the first government to be freely elected in the desert country in more than 20 years.
Nations:Mauritania France Israel Source:(AP)
2008-08-06
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