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Somali pirates 'likely cause' of cruise ship stand-off
The company operating a cruise liner involved in a stand-off in the Gulf of Arden says it is likely Somali pirates were responsible. More
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Team Obama
Barack Obama's national security team has the talent to steer the US through a turbulent global situation, an expert says.
Bailout plea
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New approach
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A new chapter
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Returning to work...
Mumbai residents attempt to pick up the pieces after the city's bloody attacks.
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