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Karzai relents to UN demand over elections watchdog
KABUL (AFP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai has agreed to let two non-Afghans join the country's elections watchdog ahead of September polls, a spokesman said on Saturday after pressure from Western backers.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Hamid Karzai Source:(AFP)
2010-03-13
Maliki leads key Baghdad vote count
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraqi premier Nuri al-Maliki's bid to retain his job gained steam on Saturday, as early results crucially put him ahead in Baghdad, while rival blocs began jostling over the formation of a government.
Nations:Iraq People:Jalal Talabani Source:(AFP)
2010-03-13
Vatican fights to distance Pope from abuse scandals
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - The Vatican on Saturday fought attempts to link Pope Benedict XVI to child sex abuse in a counteroffensive against the widening paedophilia scandals.
Source:(AFP)
2010-03-13
Disney moves into south Indian cinema
MUMBAI (AFP) - US studio giant Disney is making its first foray into south Indian cinema as part of plans to capture the country's largest movie market, the company announced on Thursday.
Nations:India Russia Source:(AFP)
2010-03-13
Pink Floyd wins court battle with EMI
LONDON (AFP) - A British court ruled in favour of veteran rock band Pink Floyd on Thursday, barring their record company EMI from selling downloads of individual tracks from their albums.
Source:(AFP)
2010-03-13
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