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Clinton: U.S. concerned about Afghan corruption MANILA, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The United States is concerned about corruption and poor governance in Afghanistan and has raised those issues with the administration of President Hamid Karzai, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Nov. 12.
Nov 12, 2009 at 13:04 | Reuters
Israel signs $350 million drone deal with Brazil JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has signed a $350 million deal to supply dozens of unmanned surveillance aircraft to Brazil's national police, a defense official said Nov. 12.
Nov 12, 2009 at 12:57 | Associated Press
Obama tops Forbes list of world's most powerful people SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Reuters Life!) - U.S. President Barack Obama can add another accolade to his already long list of awards after being named the world's most powerful person in an inaugural ranking by Forbes magazine.
Nov 12, 2009 at 12:13 | Reuters
Somali judge who jailed pirates, insurgents killed MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The security minister for northern Somalia says gunmen have killed a top Somali judge who had sentenced many pirates and human traffickers to long jail terms.
Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 | Associated Press
Swine flu measures can vary GENEVA (AP) — Countries can choose from stronger measures like school closures that may slow the spread of swine flu in the beginning, but the disease will continue to spread anyway, a World Health Organization spokesman said Wednesday.
Nov 12, 2009 at 05:58
4,000 Americans die of swine flu ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials now say that 4, 000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu — about four times the estimate they've been using.
Nov 12, 2009 at 05:51