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Australian thalidomide survivors win new payout
Dozens of surviving thalidomide victims in Australia and New Zealand have won a new payout of 28.5million (A$50 million) from Diageo, the British manufacturer.

Letter from India: India Is Getting All the Trappings of the New Century; But Is It Modern?
In many ways, India has become more like the United States – more outgoing, more optimistic, more self-confident and overtly ambitious. The country has become more materialistic, too.

Amateur Video Shows Rescue Effort After Plane Crash in Pakistan
An eyewitness to the rescue effort after a plane crash in Pakistan on Wednesday posted video on YouTube showing emergency workers, journalists and bystanders near the smoldering wreckage.

Leaked Documents May Be Opportunity for Intelligence Community
It is my hope that when the heads roll as a result of this leak they will be those from incompetent bureaucrats and not from the brave Afghans who have risked their lives to help the U.S. war effort.

World Briefing | Europe: Italy: Austerity Package Wins Vote of Confidence
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won a final vote on a $33 billion austerity package on Wednesday, clearing the way for a likely showdown with the co-founder of his conservative movement.

Gun and bomb attacks hit Baghdad
At least 16 people, including several security force members, are killed in shootings and explosions in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.

Fixed retirement age to be axed
People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.

Kuala Lumpur Journal: A Reality Show Where Islam Is the Biggest Star
A show in which contestants compete for a job offer as an imam has built a following among young Malaysians.

Hero’s welcome?
Russia’s returning spies will find it difficult to adjust

Berlusconi-Fini row puts Italian government on the brink
Silvio Berlusconi’s government was on the brink last night after open warfare broke out between the Italian prime minister and his most senior party colleague.

Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis
The world s population will top 7 billion next year, while the ratio of working age adults to the elderly will decline precipitously in developed countries.

Bashir’s party doubts Sudan vote
President Bashir’s NCP says the referendum on south Sudan’s secession cannot happen until the internal border is decided.

Iraqi Insurgents Plant Qaeda Flag in Baghdad
The group, which has claimed a series of attacks in recent weeks, raised its flag after attacks on police Thursday.

Cameron defends Pakistan comments
David Cameron says it is important to “speak frankly” after criticism of his comments about Pakistan’s record on tackling terrorism.

Lawmakers in Catalonia Vote to Ban Bullfighting
Bullfighting suffered its most significant setback to date on Wednesday when lawmakers in Catalonia voted to ban fights in their region.

Prisoner rickshaw rehabilitation
The problems of congested roads and prisoner rehabilitation are being tackled at the same time in a project in Rome.

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