The NY Giants pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American football history by beating the undefeated (and record-breaking) New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Nearly 750,000 have flocked to Carnival (video). And Sarko-Bruni is official (or as some are saying BRUNI-sarko).
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>>Chad - The government is reporting that they have pushed rebels, who overran Ndjamena on Saturday, to the eastern outskirts of the capital. The rebels retorted that they were allowing civilians safe passage before launching another attack. UNHCR has said that thousands fled to Cameroon during the fighting. There are reports of Sudanese involvement in attacks on border towns, and analysts fear an all-out war between Chad and the Sudan. Contributors to StopGenocideNow.org had been blogging on the ground until they were evacuated.
>>Serbia - Serbia's President Boris Thadic, generally considered pro-western, was reelected on Sunday, defeating nationalist Tomislav Nikolic, an ally of Slobodan Milosevic. Tadic has said that he will not use force should Kosovo choose to succede, which it may do at any time.
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gnaws at Buddha's holy tree in India
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Sri Lanka marks 60 years of independence
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Bill Aids Pakistani Paramilitary Group
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Unity Talks Collapse in Zimbabwe
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inaugurate space project
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suicide bombing hits Israel
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Killed in Suicide Attack in Sri Lanka
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Says It Accidentally Killed 9 Iraqi Civilians
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Military Spending Is Highest Since WWII
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Firewall of China Faces Online Rebels
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Least 6 Killed in Pakistan Bombing
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killed in Philippines clash
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Frail Economy Raises Pressure on Iran's Rulers
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Defense Minister to Stay in Olmert Coalition
Matthew Cordell - February 4, 2008 - 11:34 am
The NY Giants pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American football history by beating the undefeated (and record-breaking) New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Nearly 750,000 have flocked to Carnival (video). And Sarko-Bruni is official (or as some are saying BRUNI-sarko).
>>Chad - The government is reporting that they have pushed rebels, who overran Ndjamena on Saturday, to the eastern outskirts of the capital. The rebels retorted that they were allowing civilians safe passage before launching another attack. UNHCR has said that thousands fled to Cameroon during the fighting. There are reports of Sudanese involvement in attacks on border towns, and analysts fear an all-out war between Chad and the Sudan. Contributors to StopGenocideNow.org had been blogging on the ground until they were evacuated.
>>Kenya, DRC, and Rwanda - Kofi Annan brokered a deal on Friday to set up a framework for negotiations between Kenya's ruling party and the opposition led by Raila Odinga. However, violence continued over the weekend (NY Times in pictures), and Mr. Odinga has called for AU peacekeepers. Meanwhile, in the Western Rift Valley, at least 40 were killed by two magnitude 6 earthquakes.
>>Serbia - Serbia's President Boris Thadic, generally considered pro-western, was reelected on Sunday, defeating nationalist Tomislav Nikolic, an ally of Slobodan Milosevic. Tadic has said that he will not use force should Kosovo choose to succede, which it may do at any time.
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man takes chance to stress continuity
killed in mudslides outside Rio de Janeiro
for UK wind farm push
gnaws at Buddha's holy tree in India
Sri Lanka marks 60 years of independence
Bill Aids Pakistani Paramilitary Group
Leaders Allow Controversial Baathist Law to Take Effect
Unity Talks Collapse in Zimbabwe
Commander Moved Freely in Pakistan
battles "coldest winter in 100 years"
Budget Includes Cash to Hire 1,100 Diplomats
China train destroys houses, kills six
agrees operating rules of Darfur peace force
war planes bomb rebel Kurd targets in N.Iraq
weather crisis to continue
Khmer Rouge figure in court
inaugurate space project
advice packs proposed
suicide bombing hits Israel
Killed in Suicide Attack in Sri Lanka
Says Rebels to Hand 3 More Hostages to Chavez
Says It Accidentally Killed 9 Iraqi Civilians
Incumbent Wins Serbia's Presidential Runoff
Military Spending Is Highest Since WWII
Firewall of China Faces Online Rebels
Least 6 Killed in Pakistan Bombing
killed in Philippines clash
Frail Economy Raises Pressure on Iran's Rulers
Defense Minister to Stay in Olmert Coalition
Lanka Suicide Bombing Kills 11