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Articles from AFP Global Edition (December 3, 2008)

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Title Author Type Words
'Bailout' beats 'maverick' in US dictionary's word of year contest AFP 605
25 injured in suspected gas explosion in Spain AFP 118
Acrobatic Brazilian teen gives new twist to beautiful game AFP 482
American Vonn fastest in first downhill training run AFP 234
Aoun sees 'bright future' for ties with former foe Syria AFP 386
Argentine lawmakers agree to seize back Aerolineas AFP 291
Asian stocks rebound on heels of Wall Street AFP 486
AU soldier killed in Somali fighting AFP 181
Australia's economic growth slows AFP 436
Bad economic news buries hopes worst is over AFP 823
Basque businessman killed in suspected ETA attack AFP 397
Basque businessman killed in suspected ETA shooting AFP 508
Beckham's Galaxy welcomed by New Zealand fans AFP 243
Benitez expects Keane to come good AFP 306
Bent sends holders Tottenham into League Cup semi-finals AFP 487
Betancourt, Madonna meet with Argentine president AFP 280
Blair wants new Gaza strategy, fears for two-state solution AFP 446
Botswana aid to Zimbabwe not intended for Mugabe AFP 187
Boycott opposes "monstrous" England return to India AFP 424
British conjoined twin dies after separation surgery AFP 502
British doctor gets text help for DR Congo amputation AFP 345
British doctor gets text help to perform DR Congo amputation AFP 345
British PM to host talks with Israeli, Palestinian leaders AFP 280
Caddick backs England return to India as decision nears AFP 361
Cambodia's golf plans now face financial hurdles AFP 574
CBS to power Yahoo's online radio service AFP 227
China sees fall in foreign tourists this year: state media AFP 351
China's sovereign wealth fund to avoid western financial firms: report AFP 278
Citic Pacific shares tumble as forex bet exposure grows AFP 263
Commonwealth committed to India 2010 despite terror AFP 286
Compromise on EU climate package "close": Polish PM AFP 289
Croatian PM orders probe into Facebook-linked detentions AFP 255
Cyber Monday boosts gloomy online retail sales AFP 228
Cycling greats Armstrong and Contador train together AFP 140
Dakar gets South American unveiling AFP 203
Darfur genocide continues: ICC prosecutor AFP 276
Democrats lose Georgia senate race and 60-seat majority AFP 148
Designers eye Michelle Obama inauguration outfits AFP 197
Do or die for Portsmouth as UEFA Cup hots up AFP 618
Dollar drifts higher against euro AFP 471
Dollar fades as traders put risk back on menu AFP 503
Dollar gains against euro on eve of ECB rate call AFP 560
Dollar mixed before latest economic data AFP 476
Dollar slides against euro despite better-than-expected housing data AFP 535
Dollar slides on lingering fears for US economy AFP 516
EDF reveals $4.5-bln counter-bid for half of Constellation nuclear AFP 531
Egypt against Iran 'developing nuclear weapons' AFP 265
Egypt lifts ban on doctors working in Saudi AFP 274
Electronic Arts buys South Korean game developer AFP 138
England agree to resume India Test tour AFP 477
England cricketers set to accept India return after tighter security AFP 452
England flop McClaren is Euro football hit AFP 474
England opener Strauss happy to return to India AFP 551
England set to accept India return after tighter security AFP 413
England's cricketers set to accept India return after tighter security AFP 452
EU mission for DR Congo ruled out as rebels reject peace plan AFP 620
EU offers closer ties with ex-Soviet states AFP 517
EU to launch justice mission in Kosovo AFP 437
EU troops for DRCongo still not on agenda: Solana AFP 299
Euro dips against dollar AFP 431
Ex-Chadian leader Habre petitions west African court AFP 224
Ex-French skipper Cecillon has murder sentence cut to 14 years AFP 221
Excuse me, do you speak climate? AFP 472
Federer cuts back on 2009 clay tournaments AFP 179
Financial crisis a distraction, says Nobel winner AFP 517
Flights resume as Thai protesters abandon airports AFP 636
Formula One driver Alonso eyes third world title in 2009 AFP 205
Four-goal Tevez fires five-star United into semi-finals AFP 604
French aid worker freed in Afghanistan AFP 405
Fugitive ex-intelligence chief arrested in Zambia AFP 197
Games, music dominate Top 10 iPhone applications in 2008 AFP 248
German bank BayernLB posts third quarter loss of one billion euros AFP 203
Global economic woes trigger Canada political crisis AFP 607
Golf Asian Tour to escape global slowdown, says chief AFP 576
Google tightening its belt: WSJ AFP 415
Greenhouse gases make oceans noisier: UN, wildlife groups AFP 316
Greenpeace activists block unloading of coal in Denmark AFP 306
Greenpeace behind Paris 'SarkObama' poster mystery AFP 334
Gulf stocks higher in quiet pre-holiday trading AFP 227
Hangman's rope ties Kurds to tragic past AFP 476
Hebron settlers brace for forceful evacuation AFP 478
Henry blames 'too much running' for lack of goals at Barca AFP 247
Hope for auto bailout prompts cautious relief AFP 559
Hutu militia return to key DR Congo axis after rebel retreat AFP 384
India confident England will return for Test series AFP 605
India deserve England's support, says Botham AFP 364
India promise tighter security for "traumatised" England AFP 767
India warns all options open with Pakistan after Mumbai attacks AFP 722
Inflation-wracked Zimbabwe issues 100-million dollar note AFP 375
Iraq turns to lie detectors to outsmart Al-Qaeda AFP 466
Iraqi PM refuses to suspend tribal councils AFP 388
Irish PM in pre-summit talks on stalled EU treaty AFP 559
Israel declares parts of Hebron closed military area AFP 181
Jailed Marseille fan released on bail AFP 222
Jailed Marseille fan to be released on bail AFP 259
Japan's emperor cancels duties due to irregular heartbeat: palace AFP 175
Jewell hails Derby's Cup kings AFP 411
Job cuts, sick car sales, weak demand point to European rate cuts AFP 772
Job losses at breakneck pace in US: reports AFP 588
Jockey Munce cleared to ride in Australia AFP 248
Jordanian duped into paying $1.2 mln in 'magic' gold trick AFP 144
Lazio knock 10-man Milan out of Italian Cup AFP 137
Lebanon tourism hits four-year high AFP 177
Lithuania plans crackdown on workplace drunks AFP 313
Lufthansa bids up to 475 million dollars for Austrian Airlines AFP 209
Magic wands to the ready as Potter follow-up goes on sale AFP 316
Malaysian tourist arrivals to slide in 2009 on weak global economy AFP 242
Man City offered £129 mln for Casillas AFP 281
Man City offered 150 million euros for Casillas AFP 289
Man City to face Paris St Germain in UEFA Cup AFP 618
Man City to face Paris St Germain in UEFA Cup match AFP 631
Man City to face PSG in UEFA Cup match AFP 631
Marseille Champions League fan pleads not guilty at Spain trial AFP 411
Mauritania freely uses torture as repression tool: Amnesty AFP 418
McCain urges free and fair elections in Bangladesh AFP 300
Mexican state wants death sentence for kidnappers AFP 326
Michelin guide sparks criticisms from Hong Kong gourmets AFP 369
Misfiring City forced to settle for stalemate AFP 385
Misfiring City forced to settle for UEFA Cup football stalemate AFP 466
Mumbai attacks put Bollywood on hold AFP 599
MySpace streams online video to smart phones AFP 230
NATO, Russia agree return to top level talks AFP 597
New wealth stirs Chinese interest in horse-riding AFP 710
Newboy Huntelaar assures Real over ankle injury AFP 218
NFL suspends six after failed drug tests AFP 283
Nkunda's rebels in DR Congo will meet Nord-Kivu governor AFP 294
Nuclear, biological terror attack 'likely': US commission AFP 672
Number of companies interested in buying Saab: CEO AFP 511
Obama names Richardson as commerce secretary AFP 581
Obama ribs Richardson with beard barb AFP 158
Obama to name Bill Richardson as commerce secretary AFP 517
Oil prices rebound ahead of inventory data AFP 130
Oil prices slide under 45 dollars per barrel AFP 264
Oil prices slump under 45 dollars AFP 532
Orthodox priests join Russian cops in fighting traffic violations AFP 193
Palestinian rights groups urge end to Israeli 'discrimination' AFP 319
Palestinians say nothing will change under Obama: poll AFP 334
Pirates free Yemeni cargo ship AFP 121
Polanski asks Los Angeles to drop statuatory rape charges AFP 130
Polanski asks Los Angeles to drop statutory rape charges AFP 230
Portuguese stars go back to school AFP 113
Post-war rapes of German women confronted in new film AFP 597
Price of oil has no 'floor': OPEC president AFP 346
Prospects brighten for US auto rescue, sparking cautious relief AFP 793
Qantas will remain Aussie, despite BA merger talk: treasurer AFP 504
Qantas will remain Aussie, despite BA merger talks: govt AFP 638
Rare gorilla twins born in Uganda AFP 228
Rebels agree to meet governor in volatile east DR Congo AFP 688
Republicans hold no to pivotal Senate seat in Georgia vote AFP 422
Republicans hold on to pivotal Senate seat in Georgia vote AFP 464
Rice arrives in India after Mumbai attacks AFP 607
Rice heads to India after Mumbai attacks AFP 673
Rice in India to ease tensions with Pakistan AFP 620
Rice pressures Pakistan over Mumbai attacks AFP 729
Riot police break up Zimbabwe protests as cholera deaths mount AFP 609
Riot police break up Zimbabwe protets AFP 657
Ronaldo vows to hit new heights after Ballon d'Or triumph AFP 626
Row in Jordan parliament over Gaza aid boat AFP 231
RugbyU: Wallabies end tour with win over Barbarians AFP 624
Russia plans fresh economic boost, Medvedev upbeat AFP 383
Sanyo to launch new electric hybrid bicycle AFP 197
Saudi's King Abdullah wins first Lech Walesa Prize AFP 186
Saudis find melamine in Chinese milk powder AFP 295
Saudis find melamine in Nestle milk powder from China AFP 396
Scania announces month-long halt in production in Europe AFP 238
Scholes "chomping at the bit" after two-month lay-off AFP 120
SKorea braces for provocation by NKorea: defence ministry AFP 527
Some 100 countries ban cluster bombs as signing begins in Oslo AFP 516
Some 100 countries sign ban on cluster bombs AFP 729
Some 100 countries to sign cluster bomb ban in Oslo AFP 518
South African dies of mystery disease in Rio AFP 157
Sri Lanka says moving on Tiger political HQ AFP 191
Stricken big three automakers unveil future plans AFP 879
Suspect held after singer's daughter murdered in Egypt AFP 113
Swedish scientists 'create body-swapping illusion' AFP 372
Taiwan leader urges support for Japan-themed movie in China AFP 323
Telecom Italia says it will cut 4,000 more jobs in Italy AFP 364
Telecom Italia to cut 4,000 jobs in Italy AFP 204
Thai protesters abandon airports as flights due in AFP 598
Thai protesters leave airport as flights due in AFP 615
Thai protesters prepare to leave airport AFP 568
Thief offers damages for stolen moped... 25 years on AFP 160
Thousands take refuge after deadly Nigerian violence AFP 520
Tourists to be barred from Tokyo tuna auctions AFP 167
Towering fraud: newspaper steals Empire State Building AFP 171
Trial of Marseille fan wraps up in Spain AFP 315
UAW will make concessions to save automakers: union boss AFP 212
UN council to take up Israel blockade of Libya ship: source AFP 215
UN still hopes for EU force in eastern DR Congo AFP 228
Union joins automakers in pledge to make sacrifices AFP 755
Union, automakers to make sacrifices to win 34 billion dollar bailout AFP 727
Unions set to back US automakers bailout plea AFP 763
United out to kick Blackburn at League Cup quarter-final AFP 595
United showdown with Blackburn at League Cup quarter-final AFP 595
US dollar stable against euro, yen amid grim data AFP 487
US job losses accelerate, German car sales stall AFP 797
US panel presents sobering report on WMD threat AFP 793
US pressures Pakistan over Mumbai attacks AFP 651
US private sector shed 250,000 jobs in November: ADP AFP 321
US Treasury chief weighs next $350 bln for bailout AFP 234
US, Italian stars inaugurate children's hospital in Haiti AFP 269
Vietnam Football Federation offer big money to lure Manchester United AFP 190
Virgin Atlantic 'in talks with Lufthansa' on bmi takeover AFP 109
Wallabies end rugby tour with win over Barbarians AFP 729
Well-heeled tourists flee Thailand on private jets AFP 437
Wenger questions Arsenal's misfiring forwards AFP 608
West Indies step in for England 2009 Tests AFP 211
WFP warns of fresh crisis in DR Congo AFP 301
Wilson extends Celtic deal to 2012 AFP 227
World carbon market now worth 38 bln euros AFP 576
World carbon market now worth 38 bln euros, up 41 percent AFP 576
World No.1 Jankovic in doubt for Sydney International AFP 189
WTO targets early ministerial meeting: sources AFP 592
Zimbabwe army investigates "looting" soldiers: minister AFP 386
Zimbabwe launches probe into looting soldiers AFP 621

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