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64 Feared Dead, 400 Hurt In Afghan Avalanches
Rescue operations managed to extricate about 2,500 uninjured people from the area.
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Toyota Recalls 437,000 Hybrids Worldwide
Toyota says it is recalling the Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
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Toyota Adds 2010 Prius To Recall List
Toyota's president says the car company will recall more than 400,000 of its signature Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix a braking problem. It's the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
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Europe's Debt Crisis May Saddle Germany
The huge national debts of Spain, Portugal, Italy and especially Greece are dragging down the Euro; and affecting U.S. stock prices. Shares fell sharply on Wall Street Monday — in large part because of concerns about Europe's debt crisis. The jitters are even affecting Europe's strongest economy Germany, which might find itself expected to bail out its weaker Euro partners.
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Swamped With Debt, Ireland Faces Years Of Austerity
Although Britain is not in the Eurozone, it too is massively in debt. Ireland, which does use the Euro, is suffering the hangover from its "Celtic Tiger" days, when its booming economy was the talk of Europe.
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Declining Greek Economy Fuels Anti-Immigrant Mood
Seventy percent of migrants entering the European Union arrive through the Greek archipelago. With job opportunities vanishing in northern Europe, more and more immigrants are staying in Greece, even as a weak economy prompts a rising intolerance of foreigners.
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In Haiti, Many Buildings Left Standing Shouldn't Be
Teams of American structural engineers are in Haiti looking into the integrity of the thousands of buildings still standing. U.N. officials say perhaps 20 percent of the structures in Port-au-Prince collapsed, and 80 percent of those still standing suffered serious damage. Some of these structures shouldn't be occupied.
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Mental Health Disaster Relief Not Always Clear Cut
In the coming months hundreds upon hundreds of mental health professionals will flood Haiti, eager to tend to the psychologically wounded victims of the earthquake. But the role of a mental health professional in the aftermath of a major disaster like Haiti's isn't always well-defined.
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Toyota Recalls 437,000 Prius, Hybrids Globally
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Company President Akio Toyoda made the recall announcement Tuesday at a press conference.
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N. Korea's Kim Said To Pledge Nuclear Disarmament
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il reiterated his country's pledge to achieve a denuclearization of the Korean peninsula when he met a senior Chinese envoy, Beijing's official news agency reported. "The sincerity of relevant parties to resume the six-party talks is very important," Kim said.
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Seeking A Kinder, Gentler Image For Israel
The U.N.'s Goldstone Report accused both Israel and Hamas of war crimes during last winter's conflict in the Gaza Strip. Now, some say Israel needs to launch an offensive of a different kind: a public relations drive to disassociate itself from words like "occupation" or "conflict."
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Iran Takes Next Step In Uranium Enrichment
Iran said Monday it will begin enriching uranium to a higher grade than it has in the past. The U.S. and its partners say they are left with few options than to try to tighten the financial screws over Iran's suspected nuclear weapons ambitions.
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Enthusiasm For Winter Games Falling In Vancouver
Even as crowds gather in British Columbia to watch the torch on its way to Vancouver, the city's residents are divided over the Olympics. The cost to taxpayers and the increased security presence in the city have some questioning whether playing host is worth the hassle.
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Critics Worry About Shanghai Expo's Legacy
China's largest city is preparing to host the 2010 World Expo, a world's fair expected to draw 70 million visitors. But critics say construction of the exposition and the face-lift to neighborhoods is bringing environmental concerns and altering the character of the city. Some voices of dissent are being muzzled.
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Iran's Nuclear 'Good-Cop, Bad-Cop' Routine
Iran moved closer to being able to produce nuclear warheads Monday with formal notification that it will enrich uranium to higher levels. But just last week, Iran was sending different signals. Analysts say the moves are designed to keep the West off balance and avoid tougher sanctions aimed at Tehran.
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Sri Lankan parliament dissolved
Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa dissolves parliament to set up early elections, a day after his main rival was arrested.
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Toyota in global recall of Prius
Toyota recalls 436,000 hybrid cars in the US, Japan and Europe, including the flagship Prius, in a new setback over brake problems.
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First Lady tackles child obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama launches a nationwide campaign to tackle child obesity, which she says threatens America's future.
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Assembly backs Yar'Adua step-down
Both houses of Nigeria's National Assembly pass a motion for sick President Yar'Adua to hand power to his deputy.
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India defers first GM food crop
India defers the cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified vegetable crop because of safety concerns.
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Euro bounces back against dollar
The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.
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Move to contest Ukrainian result
Supporters of defeated Ukrainian election candidate Yulia Tymoshenko say they want to challenge the results in court.
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Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
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Fertile forties pregnancy warning
Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age.
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Sarah Palin's 'helping hand' of crib notes for speech
Sarah Palin is criticised for writing crib notes on her hands for Saturday's high-profile Tea Party speech.
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Super Bowl becomes US TV's most watched programme
The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl is the most-watched programme in US TV history, early figures show.
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South Africa complete India rout
Dale Steyn secures match figures of 10-108 as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs in the first Test in Nagpur.
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Ronaldinho could miss World Cup
Ronaldinho could miss out on the World Cup after failing to be selected for Brazil's final warm-up friendly.
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How should the world react to Iran?
Iran has started the process of enriching uranium to 20% in defiance of the West. What is your reaction?
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Ukraine stand-off
Instability fears as Tymoshenko poll challenge emerges
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Child web safety: Which browser should you choose?
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Gold, myrrh and...
Could frankincense be used to treat cancer?
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Stephanomics
What does the Greek crisis teach us about Europe?
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Day in pictures
Striking images from around the world
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Open plan
Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation
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New markets boost Coca Cola sales
Coca Cola sees sales and profits rise following a strong performance in developing markets.
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Opel plans 11bn euro investment
General Motors' Opel unit announces plans to invest 11bn euros ($15bn; £9.7bn) in new cars over the next five years.
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Swiss bank UBS returns to profit
Swiss bank UBS reports its first quarterly profit for a year, helped by lower costs and a large tax credit
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Smartphone keys get quantum trick
A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and touchscreens.
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