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Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman on Forbes Magazine’s "World's Most Powerful People" list
Nov 20 2009, Global Report

Forbes Magazine named drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman — a fugitive reputed to be hiding in the mountains of northern Mexico — to its list of the 67 “World’s Most Powerful People” on Wednesday. At No. 41 on the list, Guzman is...

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Forced DNA tests? Argentine law limits privacy
Johnny, Bogota
Argentina - Valuing truth over the right to privacy, Argentina’s Congress has authorized the forced extraction of DNA from people who may have been born to...
Argentina, Forced DNA, Forced DNA tests
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Police: NC girl raped, killed on day she was taken
Andrew, Tempe
A 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home, according to an arrest warrant released Friday. Shaniya Davis was...
US, Shaniya Davis, Shaniya Davis' murder
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Russia out of crisis, but Putin to continue stimulus
Didier, Moscow
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to continue Russia’s anti-crisis program as the economy moves out of one of the deepest recessions in post-Soviet...
Russian, Economic crisis, Recession
made popular Nov 21 2009
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This Time, Egyptian Riot Over Soccer, Not Bread
Ahmed, Cairo
President Hosni Mubarak vowed on Saturday that Egypt will be firm in dealing with attacks on its nationals, amid hot tempers and a diplomatic spat with Algeria over a...
Egypt, Riots, Attack on Algirian team Honsi Mubarak
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Mussolini's brain stolen, up for sale on eBay
Raffaele, Rome
Alessandra Mussolini, a right-wing MP, said she was outraged and upset when she heard reports that the remains of her grandfather were being sold online. The initial...
Italy, Mussolini, Mussolini's brain stolen
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Robert Gates: US would withhold aid if Afghanistan doesn’t curb Corruption
Jamshid, Kabul
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Friday that the United States could start holding Afghanistan’s government accountable for corruption by withholding money for...
Afghanistan war, Robert Gates, Aid to Afghanistan
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Lula is in too hurry to get his good friend Chavez in Mercosur
Yoann, Minneapolis
representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay met in Caracas to sign the protocol for the entrance of Venezuela into the Southern Common Market (Mercosur)....
Brazil, Chavez, Mercosur
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Ethiopian Jews in Israel still await the promised land
Bisrat, Addis Ababa
“There should be no differences between black Jews and white Jews,” said Ayeli, 29, who was among 15,000 people who this week celebrated the...
Ethopia, Ethiopian Jews, Ethiopian Jews in Israel
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Uribe's meek surrender, says Colombia won't retaliate against Venezuela
Prince, Columbus
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Friday declared that his country will not retaliate with war threats against Venezuela, his only aim being to defeat terrorism in...
Venezuela, Colombia, Venezuela-Colombia relations
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Clashes are daily occurrences in Congo – this time it’s for fishing rights
Nsubuga, Kampala
More than 50,000 people have fled clashes between two ethnic groups in north-western Democratic Republic of Congo in recent weeks, the UN says. Many of those fleeing...
Congo, Congo rebels, ethnic clashes
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Behind derailing Tony Blair’s bid for EU Presidency: Angela Merkel
Elliott, Manchester
Tony Blair warned Gordon Brown a week ago that his campaign to become the first president of the European Council was doomed after a decisive intervention by the German...
EU, EU elections, EU presidency
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Quiet American 'planned another Mumbai attack'
CJ, San Francisco
In almost every way, David Headley was the perfect neighbour. When the 49-year-old American citizen began renting an apartment in Mumbai last year he charmed his...
26/11, Mumbai attacks, Terrorism in India
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Hangu Police Disposes Bomb to Save Boys College
Karim Khan, Peshawar
Hangu police on Friday morning acted efficiently to dispose a bomb placed outside a high school and college building in the Muslim Abad neighborhood of the town. The...
Hangu terrorism, Wisdom Institute of Science and Technology, bomb disposed in Hangu
made popular Nov 21 2009
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42 dead, 66 trapped in China's mine explosion
Marshall, Shenzhen
A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily...
China, Mine explosion, China's mines
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Transsexual Prostitute Linked To Italian Political Sex Scandal Found Burned To Death
Angelo, Rome
A transsexual Brazilian prostitute known as ‘Brenda,’ who was linked to a sex scandal involving former Italian politician Piero Marrazzo, has been found...
Brenda, Transsexual Prostitute, Italian Political Sex Scandal
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Leading Climate Center Hacked, Global Warming Deniers Have A Field Day
Tommy, Manchester
A group of hackers recently broke into the email system at the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit (CRU), one of the leading climate research...
Hacking, University of East Anglia, Climatic Research Unit
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Man arrested with 15 Live Lizards Strapped to his Chest at Los Angeles airport
Erick, Los Angeles
Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport. The U.S. Fish and...
Lizards, Michael Plank, Lizard smuggling
made popular Nov 21 2009
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India gets wary of Obama
Chintan, Ambala
Conspicuous by its absence was India. Was India not on his radar? Or was it such a close ally that he skipped naming it at a public function? It left New Delhi...
India, Obama, Obama's Asia tour
made popular Nov 21 2009
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India's shame: 5,000 child deaths a day
Sukhbahar, Ludhiana
For millions of children in India, childhood is an elusive dream, as a UN report has revealed that 5,000 children below five die every day. It may be a shocking...
Children, Child mortality rate, child deaths
made popular Nov 21 2009
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Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi Unite As One Nation
John, Kampala
THE five leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have signed a landmark agreement for a common market which allows free movement of people, goods, labour and...
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made popular Nov 21 2009
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Proud Sarkozy!
Dasdf Asdf, putian
The French President said the question implied the journalist had “a very infelicitous experience” of what being married meant. He criticized some...
Sarkozy, french president, Carla Bruni
made popular Oct 24 2009
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Sarkozy son pulls out of job bid
Guigui, Paris
The 23-year-old son of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said he is withdrawing from a bid to run the country’s top business district. The bid by Jean...
Nicolas Sarkozy, Jean Sarkozy, Paris
made popular Oct 23 2009
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Will taxing citizens for carbon emission discourage pollution?
View Point, Shimla
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, comes with a new measure to tax citizen for every ton of carbon dioxide they produce. The measure is to penalize not just...
Global warming, Green house gases, CO2 emission
made popular Oct 20 2009
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Sarkozy threatens G-20 walkout if no bonus deal
Patrick, Paris
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to walk out of the summit of Group of 20 leaders in Pittsburgh next week if there is no agreement on bank bonuses, daily...
Nicolas Sarkozy, G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh, bank bonuses
made popular Sep 16 2009
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Sarkozy orders short people to stand behind him
Mathieu, Paris
Twenty short people were apparently ordered to stand behind Nicolas Sarkozy so as to make him look taller while delivering a keynote televised speech, it emerged...
Nicolas Sarkozy, French President, height
made popular Sep 7 2009
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Sarkozy Threatens Iran With Severe Sanctions Over Nuclear Program, Election Crackdown
Steven, Liverpool
President Nicolas Sarkozy criticized Iranian leaders for their handling of contested elections and their nuclear program, and pleaded for a new push for peace in the...
nuclear Program, Sanctions, Nicolas Sarkozy
made popular Aug 27 2009
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Molting Season Sarkozy’s New Feathers
Richard, London
If Nicolas Sarkozy seems to some to represent a kind of modern politician, rudderless and without ideology, he also is deeply aware, on the basis of opinion polls and...
Nicolas Sarkozy, Sarkozy's image, Sarkoy refashioning
made popular Jul 28 2009
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Sarkozy pledges war on crime to woo farright vote in European elections
Elliott, Manchester
Nicolas Sarkozy today set out to charm extreme-right voters with a draconian crime crackdown, announcing children’s bags would be searched for knives at the...
Nicolas Sarkozy, war on crime, European elections
made popular May 29 2009
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Arrest French President Nicolas Sarkozy Now
Rudolf, New York
A Secret Memo from John McCain to Sarah Palin Dear Sarah, You are doing a good job distracting them. Today, I want you to walk up to the podium and call for the...
Nicolas Sarkozy, John McCain, Sarah Palin
made popular Oct 8 2008
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Rice says Russia faces isolation
Kamal Kishore, Shimla
The US secretary of state has warned Russia that it risks isolation abroad if does not observe a ceasefire with Georgia and withdraw its troops.
Russia, Georgia, US, Nicolas Sarkozy
made popular Aug 14 2008
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Sarkozy tries to placate China as France is hit by protest backlash
Ian, Liverpool
President Nicolas Sarkozy sought yesterday to calm Chinese anger against France, which has been made – with or without the help of the Beijing authorities – the...
Nicolas Sarkozy, chinese protests in Paris, Chian olympics, human rights in Tibet
made popular Apr 23 2008
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France Tries to Limit Olympics Fallout
Kevin, Manchester
After a surge of anti-French protests in China, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, is sending three current and former officials there this week in an effort to...
Olympics Fallout, Nicolas Sarkozy, Tibet protests, China olympics
made popular Apr 22 2008
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Sinking Sarkozy suddenly soars in polls after UK visit thanks to Carla Effect
Markus, Berlin
President Nicolas Sarkozy has pulled out of his opinion poll tailspin thanks to the popularity of his new wife Carla Bruni. The LH2 poll in Liberation newspaper said...
Nicolas Sarkozy, UK Trip, Carla Bruni, Sarkozy soars in polls
made popular Apr 1 2008
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President Sarkozys salute to the British, our saviours
Marianne, Paris
Nicolas Sarkozy launched a lavish cross-Channel charm offensive yesterday, saying France would “never forget” how the blood of British servicemen was mixed...
Nicolas Sarkozy, France, Great War, Politics & Society
made popular Mar 27 2008
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Tibetans fire as France makes Games threat World
Desh, Shimla
THE Chinese Government said at least 660 people had surrendered over deadly protests in and near Tibet as the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, raised the prospect of...
France, Tibet, Nicolas Sarkozy, Chinese Government
made popular Mar 26 2008
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French workers crossing over to live the English dream
Virgile, Paris
Thousands of French workers are leaving home, where ambition is often stifled by poor prospects or discrimination, to benefit from the flexible job market in London...
France, French workers, job market, London
made popular Mar 25 2008
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Sarkozy wins the French presidency: What lies ahead?
Naresh Chauhan, Shimla
Breaking the tradition and pioneering the futuristic campaign of ‘la rupture’, a clean break from past policies, Right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy of the Union...
France, French Presidential Elections, Nicolas Sarkozy, Segolene Royal
made popular May 7 2007
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The French Elections: Looking for a change
Naresh Chauhan, Shimla
As old generation French politicians are approaching the dusk of their political career, France with new generation presidential candidates is looking for a change. The...
France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Segolene Royal, Chirac
made popular May 4 2007
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