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Saturday 22 November 2008
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MPs to vote on US security pact Wednesday after stormy debate
After many hours of debate over a security pact that would see US forces leaving Iraq in 2011, Iraqi MPs are set to vote on the deal on Wednesday.
Friday 21 November 2008
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Pentagon under cyber virus threat
A virus has infected the computer network of the Pentagon, the heart of the US military. Officials claimed they had taken the necessary steps to counter the virus, but declined to give any information on whether the network was harmed.
Friday 21 November 2008
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Hillary Clinton 'will accept sec. of state post'
The New York Times has quoted close Hillary Clinton aides as saying that she will accept the post of US secretary of state under President-elect Barack Obama. New York central banker Timothy Geithner could be named treasury chief.
Friday 21 November 2008
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Citigroup considers sale as shares plummet
In just one week, Citigroup shares lost half their value on the stock market. The US financial institution may be forced to sell some of its assets or even consider a merger with another firm, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Friday 21 November 2008
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Judge orders release of five Algerian prisoners
A US federal judge ruled that five Algerian prisoners at Guantanamo Bay must be released. They have served nearly seven years, and had legally challenged their confinement in June. The White House said it disagreed with the decision.
