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U.S. lesbian pioneer, 87, dies months after wedding
27.08.2008 18:00
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lesbian activist Del Martin died on Wednesday, just two months after marrying her partner of 55 years in one of the first legally recognized California same-sex weddings.
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Judges consider whether FBI violated free speech
27.08.2008 18:00
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A panel of federal appeals court judges pushed a U.S. government lawyer on Wednesday to answer why FBI letters sent out to Internet service providers seeking information should remain secret.
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Families of Nepalese workers killed in Iraq sue KBR
27.08.2008 18:00
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - KBR Inc and its Jordanian contractor are being sued for human trafficking by a Nepalese survivor and the families of 12 other employees who were killed while being transported, allegedly against their will, to work in a U.S. military base in Iraq.
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Historic first: Obama nominated by Democrats
27.08.2008 18:00
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DENVER (Reuters) - To shouts of "Yes we can," Democrats nominated Barack Obama on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain.
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Cheney slams "unjustified assault" on Georgia
27.08.2008 18:00
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PHOENIX (Reuters) - Vice President Dick Cheney on Wednesday called Russia's actions in Georgia an "unjustified assault" and pledged to ensure the small U.S. ally's territorial integrity.
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McCain hits Obama on confidence in America
27.08.2008 18:00
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PHOENIX (Reuters) - Republican John McCain on Tuesday questioned rival Barack Obama's belief in American leadership in world affairs with two days to go before the Democratic senator accepts his party's nomination for U.S. president.
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U.S. lawmakers to call hearing on Georgia conflict
27.08.2008 18:00
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers next month will examine the U.S.-Russia relationship in light of Moscow's military moves into neighboring Georgia, but no decisions have been made on whether legislation will be advanced, aides said.
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Judges consider whether FBI violated free speech
27.08.2008 18:00
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A panel of federal appeals court judges pushed a U.S. government lawyer on Wednesday to answer why FBI letters sent out to Internet service providers seeking information should remain secret.
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Clinton delivers ringing call for Democratic unity
27.08.2008 18:00
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DENVER (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton delivered a ringing call for Democratic Party unity on Tuesday, promising to work for Barack Obama and challenging her supporters to bury their grudges and rally behind his White House bid.
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Republicans crash Democratic party in Denver
27.08.2008 18:00
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DENVER (Reuters) - Who says the Democratic National Convention is just for Democrats?
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Trade group urges U.S. defense modernization
27.08.2008 18:00
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The next president must launch a multibillion-dollar, decade-long military modernization drive to head off a loss of U.S. ability to protect its interests worldwide, the trade group that represents major defense contractors said in a report on Wednesday.
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Threat to Obama stirs painful memories
27.08.2008 18:00
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DENVER (Reuters) - The "racist ramblings" of a man in Colorado posed no threat to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama but reminded many Americans of past attempts on the lives of their leaders.
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Israel settlement surge draws Rice criticism
27.08.2008 18:00
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called on Israel on Tuesday not to undermine peace talks with the Palestinians after a report found it had nearly doubled Jewish settlement construction.
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Neil Diamond offers concert audience a refund
27.08.2008 17:00
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond is offering audiences of a recent Ohio concert a refund and asking for their forgiveness after he performed with a raspy voice earlier this week.
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"Suge" Knight charged with assault
27.08.2008 17:00
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested on charges of assault and domestic violence on Wednesday after punching his girlfriend and pulling a knife on her during an argument, Las Vegas police said.
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