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Phone attacks hit dental offices
There are two Robert Thousands in St. Augustine who practice dentistry, and both have contacted police saying they have been the victims of systematic telephone harassment that could cripple their practices. Comment?
Summit may help settle Latin American spats
ESTORIL, Portugal Latin American leaders have a chance to defuse some of their continent's political tensions at a summit opening Sunday. Comment?
Conference will discuss Afghanistan
At least five Afghan provinces should be handed over to local control by the end of next year, as part of a process which could eventually lead to British troops being brought home, Gordon Brown has said. Comment?
Nash's 3-pointer lifts No. 13 Texas over Rutgers
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands - Kathleen Nash's 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left lifted No. Comment?
Aarika Hughes scored 14 points as USC beat No. 19 Mississippi State 64-60 in St. Comment?
Honduras prepares to elect new president
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Presidential elections are due to be held in Honduras, five months after a political crisis ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Comment?
Canada Close To Nuclear Deal With India
Canada has concluded negotiations on a nuclear cooperation agreement with India to sell nuclear technology and materials to the energy-starved South Asian nation, Canada's prime minister said Saturday. Comment?
Britain to host conference on Afghanistan in January
Britain would host a conference on Afghanistan Jan 28 next year, where members of the international coalition will discuss plans for handing control of the country back to local authorities, the prime minister's office announced Saturday. Comment?
Commonwealth to agree health goal
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Commonwealth countries are expected to make a landmark agreement on universal healthcare for almost one-third of the world's population, including free health care for women and children. Comment?
Leaders say momentum building on climate change
28, 2009. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - Leaders of the Commonwealth countries called Saturday for a legally binding international agreement on climate change and a global fund with billions of dollars to help poor countries meet its mandates. 1 comment
Commonwealth backs quick start climate change fund
PORT OF SPAIN: The leaders of the Commonwealth backed plans for a quick start climate change fund in a communique issued on Saturday in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. Comment?
Commonwealth Members Support Two Environmental Efforts
Canada and other Commonwealth counterparts want for an international climate change deal that has legal implications. Comment?
Rwanda Joins British Commonwealth
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November 29, 2009 Rwanda Joins British Commonwealth By JOSH KRON New York Times The republic of Rwanda was admitted to the British Commonwealth on Saturday, becoming the 54th nation to join the post-colonial group. Comment?
Prime Minister to set new targets for Afghanistan
Gordon Brown upped the political pressure on President Hamid Karzai yesterday, after announcing targets the international community expects the Afghan leader to meet on tacking corruption and improving the country's security forces. Comment?
Future of Honduras hangs in the balance
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Bombs go off nearly every night in the capital here, sending a distinct warning to all who hear the loud booms: Vote at your own risk. Comment?
Nash sinks game-winner as UT women beat Rutgers
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands - Kathleen Nash hit a three-pointer with one second remaining to lift the No. Comment?
Liberal Party candidate says Honduras to quit ALBA if wins presidential race
The presidential candidate of Honduras' Liberal Party, Elvin Santos, said Saturday that if he wins Sunday's elections he will withdraw Honduras from the Bolivarian Alliance of the Americas . Comment?
De facto Honduran leader urges Zelaya supporters not to disrupt elections
Honduras' de facto leader Roberto Micheletti on Saturday urged supporters of ousted president Manuel Zelaya not to carry out bombing attacks to disrupt the general elections and called on the public to stay calm. Comment?
Commonwealth countries to start climate change fund
Canada and other Commonwealth countries have agreed to create a fund to help nations that have become especially vulnerable to climate change. Comment?
DomRep agents seize 300 kilos of cocaine in crates
Dominican officers have seized 300 kilograms of cocaine hidden in crates of root vegetables that were going to be exported to the neighboring U.S. island of Puerto Rico. Comment?