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Mahathir's successor faces tough challenges
They call him "Mr Nice Guy", but Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will need more than charm to fill the big shoes left by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad when he puts on his retirement slippers yesterday.
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Cooling trend dampens California wildfires
Fire crews worked overnight on Friday to contain two major hot spots in California's wildfires as cool, foggy weather helped them battle flames that have destroyed a growing number of lives and homes.
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Iran's nuke declaration comprehensive: IAEA
Iran's declaration to the International Atomic Energy Agency about its controversial nuclear program looks to be comprehensive, the head of the UN agency said on Thursday.
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Sharon willing to talk with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expressed a willingness to negotiate with the new Palestinian prime minister, but US officials said the Palestinians first must dismantle terror organizations.
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US warns of Iraq threat as aid package gets nod
The Iraqi capital braced for fresh attacks yesterday following a warning from US consular officials, as a multi-billion-dollar aid package crossed a new hurdle in its passage through the US Congress.
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