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Shinzo Abe Selected as Japan’s Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe is Japan's prime minister
4.2
2 dead in Bangladesh clashes over Jamaat leader’s execution
Bangladesh Islamist leader executed
2
De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, succeeding Bloomberg
Bill De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, succeeding Michael Bloomberg
5
China to resume US investment talks
China and Taiwan hold historic talks
0.8
'Around 100 dead or injured' after China earthquake
Hundreds dead or injured in China quake
3.8
Nelson Mandela taken to hospital
Nelson Mandela released from hospital
1.6
Cardinals enter Vatican for historic vote
Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to elect pope
3.4
AU leaders meet for Africa Day
Egypt Youth Leader Detained for Four Days
0.6
Today in History, April 23
Today in History, Jan. 21
1.4
UK alert on Syrian chemical arms
West raises stakes over Syria chemical claims
3.8
Israelis, Palestinians convene over prisoner swap
Israeli lawmakers call for internal probe into case of Prisoner X
1.2
Moderate earthquake jolts NW Pakistan
Moderate earthquake hits southern Pakistan
3
32 die in Bangladesh protest
1 Killed in Bangladesh Protest
2.2
Thai police use tear gas against protesters
Brazil leader breaks silence about protests
1
Calif man pleads not guilty in girl kidnap case
Calif. man pleads not guilty in terrorism case
2.2
Motorists killed after Japanese tunnel collapses
Cars trapped in tunnel collapse outside Tokyo
1.8
Chinese shares close lower on Wednesday
Chinese students attacked in France
0
Red grapes and blueberries boost immune system, scientists say
Red grapes, blueberries boost human immunity
4.2
2 police killed in eastern Afghan explosion
At least 28 people die in Chinese coal mine explosion
0.4
The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, November 25, 2013
The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, October 8, 2013
2.6
Lebanon businesses strike in protest at political impasse
Tunisia president says confident can overcome political crisis
0.6
Indian police round up all five suspects in Mumbai rape case
Mumbai police arrest fifth suspect in gang-rape case
3.8
Security tightens for Thatcher funeral
Security agencies worry about new terrorist threats in Kenya
0
Google invests $200 million in Texas wind farm
Google invests 200 million USD in Texas wind farm project
5
China strives to avoid economic traps
Insurance is key to fostering economic growth
1
Demolition work begins on Don Valley Stadium
Demolition work to begin at stadium
3.2
US confirms al-Qaeda leader has been captured
US captures al-Qaeda leader but fails in Somalia attack
2.8
London Marathon observes silence for Boston bomb victims
London Marathon observes silence for Boston victims
4.6
Messi nets 300th, 301st goals in Barcelona win
Football: Messi hits 300th Barcelona goal in comeback win
3.4
Ukrainian Prime Minister Azarov and entire government resign
Ukrainian officials barred from Canada as protests continue
1.2
Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan
NATO soldier killed in Afghan attack
4
The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, December 6, 2013
The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, July 12, 2013
1.8
Deaths confirmed after helicopter crashes into Scottish pub
Scottish police say at least one dead after helicopter crashes into pub
4
North Korea Nuclear Test Sparks Worry
North Korea nuclear test
2.4
Stocks close 0.39% higher
Stocks close 2.47% higher
1.8
Afghan legislators approve new election law
Afghan president approves new election law
3.8
Almagor blasts Netanyahu over prisoner release
Yacimovich urges cabinet to approve Palestinian prisoners release
1.4
Hospital: 61 killed in Venezuela prison riot
Dozens reported killed in Venezuela prison riot
2.6
Clashes erupt as Islamists push back in Egypt
Coptic priest shot dead in Egypt attack
1.4
Queen pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
US presidents pay tribute to Mandela
1.6
Iran says it captures drone; U.S. denies losing one
Iran says it has seized U.S. drone; U.S. says it's not true
4.8
No radiation leak at Iran's nuclear plant
US Congress may throw wrench into Iran nuclear deal
0.8
Bangladesh Islamist execution upheld
Bangladesh executes opposition leader
3.4
Iran leader Rouhani says nuclear deal with U.S. possible within ¿three months¿
Iran President Hassan Rouhani wants nuclear deal in months
3.2
Singapore stocks end up 0.11 pct
Singapore stocks close 0.54 pct higher
2.2
2 Pussy Riot Members Reunited in Krasnoyarsk
Freed Pussy Riot pair stir up anti-Putin protests
1.2
Israel launches airstrike in Gaza
Israel launches air strikes near Damascus
3
Floods leave six dead in Philippines
Heavy rains leave 18 dead in Philippines
2.6
Iran Moderate Wins Presidency by a Large Margin
Iran threatens to trigger oil price war
0.4
New World Trade Centre tallest building in US
One World Trade Center Named Tallest US Building
4.6
Fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer dies
Designer, Socialite Lilly Pulitzer Dies at 81
4
New Japan govt hints at joining Pacific trade pact: Report
Japan, US hold talks linked to regional trade pact
2.8
Websites battle nasty comments, anonymity
Websites fight nasty comments by taking away anonymity
3.8
Turkish police mass near Istanbul park protest area
British police deny protecting sex abuser Savile
0
Guatemala arrests software guru John McAfee
Held in Guatemala, software guru McAfee fights deportation
3.4
Biden calls for trust in US-China relations
Biden calls for trust in building ‘new relationship’ with China
4.6
4 dead after boat capsizes off Florida coast
8 dead after heavy rains on island of St Vincent
0.8
Cannes thief 'steals $53m of jewels' in armed heist at hotel
Robber steals $53 million worth of jewels in Cannes, police say
3.8
Nelson Mandela undergoes surgery
‘Nelson Mandela is recovering’
2.2
US Military Aircraft Hit in S. Sudan, 4 Wounded
US military aircraft shot at during evacuation mission in South Sudan
3.2
Kenya Supreme Court upholds election result
Kenya SC upholds election result
5
Death toll in Colorado floods rises to four
Thousands told to evacuate in Colorado flooding
1.6
Nicaragua, Venezuela offer asylum to Snowden
Bolivia's Morales says he would grant asylum to Snowden if asked
2.2
5 killed, 50 injured in Pakistan blast
3 killed, 138 injured in Boston blasts: media
0.8
At least 38 Morsi supporters die in clashes
Dozens of Morsi supporters killed in Egypt clashes
3.6
Chinese shares close lower on Wednesday
China stocks close lower on Friday
2.5
Miss New York Crowned Miss America 2013
Miss New York is crowned Miss America
3
Four killed, scores wounded in clashes across Egypt
Egypt violence: Student killed in clashes at Cairo’s Islamic university
2.2
China detains city workers after fruit seller dies
Napthine takes the reins after Baillieu's leadership crumbles
0
US Senator McCain meets opposition leaders in Ukraine
SFG meeting reviews situation in Mali
0.2
One dead in Philadelphia building collapse, others pulled from rubble
Six confirmed dead after Philadelphia building collapse
3.2
Matt Smith quits BBC’s Doctor Who
Matt Smith quits BBC's Doctor Who
5
Rescuers scour debris after India buildings collapse
Select images from Bangladesh building collapse
2.2
19 hurt in New Orleans shooting
Police: 19 hurt in NOLA Mother's Day shooting
4.4
Another migrant ship capsizes off Italy
Another migrant boat capsizes off Italy, 27 dead
3.8
Scores Killed In Egyptian Protests
Turkey's PM Warns Against Protests
1.2
Michelle Obama To Star In Parks And Recreation
Michelle Obama to appear on 'Parks and Recreation'
4.6
Rosberg emulates father with Monaco win
FORMULA 1: Rosberg stays modest despite Monaco win
3.8
Brooks pleads not guilty to hacking charges
Dave Lee Travis pleads not guilty to all charges
1.4
Protesters clash with police in Caracas
Protesters Clash with Police in Brazil
3.8
France cleared to impose controversial 'millionaire tax'
Manila to increase counter-terror team
0
Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood leader Badie
Egypt braces for more violence as Muslim Brotherhood calls 'march of anger'
1.6
Israel expands subsidies to settlements
Israel widens settlement subsidies
5
Syrian forces hit mosque with barrel bomb, kill 5
Hunting for clues in Boston bombing
0.4
Libya asks UN Security Council for help
Kerry Calls On UN Security Council to Act on Syria
2.4
Tornadoes level homes in Oklahoma, 1 dead
Tornadoes hit Kan., Okla.; no injuries reported
3.2
Margaret Thatcher, former U.K. PM, dead at 87
Margaret Thatcher dies at 87
3.8
One dead in US building collapse
Six killed in US building collapse
2.6
6.4-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Kuril Islands
1
Police helicopter crashes into pub in Glasgow - several casualties
Helicopter crashes into roof of Glasgow club
4
Quotes from leaders, family at Mandela memorial
Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Castro at Mandela memorial
2
Gunmen 'kill 10 tourists' in Kashmir
Gunmen kill four in Kenya church attack
2.2
Major fire breaks out in JK secretariat in Srinagar
Fire breaks out near secretariat in Srinagar
4.6
China-EU 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation released at 16th China-EU Summit
Full text: China-EU 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation
4.4
Chinese shares close higher on Tuesday
Chinese shares close lower on Wednesday
1.8
Global progress seen in ending death penalty
Iran diplomat: progress being made in expert-level talks
0
Greek police arrest German on suspicion of spying
Israel press bemoans price of talks resumption
0
UN Chemical Weapons Experts to Visit Syria
US Says Chemical Weapons Used in Syria
2
Syria agrees to surrender chemical weapons
Syria FM: We will stop producing chemical weapons
3.4
Fatah endorses refusal to recognise Israel
Pakistan Denounces Latest Drone Attack
0.2