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Wednesday, July 09, 2008
16:18 Mecca time, 13:18 GMT
 
Gunfight at US Istanbul consulate
Assailants open fire, killing three policemen before being shot dead.
Germans abducted in Turkey
Timeline: Recent attacks in Turkey
US president welcomes progress on emissions cuts, but critics say few targets have been set.
Nine new missiles include long range Shahab-3 that puts Israel within reach.
Fighting erupts in Lebanon city
US against 'arbitrary' Iraq pullout
Israel plans new settlement units
Clashes in Israeli barrier protest
No bail for ex-Khmer Rouge minister
Sarkozy changes mind on Olympics
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How mercenaries' loose talk led to failed coup and a prison sentence in Equatorial Guinea.
Stalled prisoner exchanges between Israel and the Arabs have hindered peace deals.
Government moves against Al Jazeera in Morocco draw a mixed reaction from the public.
America's traditional summer holiday is set to be its most economically troubled in years.
Authorities struggle to balance the public's demands with foreign investment.
 
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Brief relief for Gaza