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Thai protesters descend on parliament for 'final battle'BANGKOK (AFP) - Thousands of Thai protesters surrounded parliament on Monday, which they aim to seal off in a "final battle" to topple the government, protest leaders and witnesses said. ... |
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Citigroup, US in talks for potential bailout: reportsNEW YORK (AFP) - The US government and Citigroup has stepped up their talks aimed at rescuing the troubled banking giant, which is struggling to maintain its independence while facing a severe financial crisis. ... |
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Stricken German public bank KfW expects further lossesBERLIN (AFP) - Germany's state-owned development bank KfW is expecting further losses in its final-quarter 2008 results, following losses in the first three quarters of the year, the bank's chief said. ... |
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Dalai Lama tells Tibetans to pursue talks with ChinaThe Dalai Lama today warned Tibetan exiles against mounting a separatist movement against Beijing after a younger generation issued calls to break off talks with China and "pursue complete independence or self-determination".At the end of a week-long conclave in the foothills of the Himalayas to con ... |
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Tense Thailand prepares for parliament marchBANGKOK (AFP) - Thousands of Thai protesters gathered Sunday for a rally they say will be the final push in a six-month campaign to topple the government, putting the nation on edge after a week of escalating violence. ... |
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"AWESOME!": YouTube goes liveWASHINGTON (AFP) - YouTube has broadcast its first live event, an extravaganza which was part concert and part variety show and which drew comments from viewers ranging from "AWESOME!" to "train wreck." ... |
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