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Obama Cancels Visit To Asia To Push Healthcare Bill

Washington, March 19, 2010 - Bowing to political pressure at home, President Barack Obama on Thursday scrapped his trip to Indonesia and Australia next week to stay in Washington for a final push for a U.S. healthcare overhaul.

UK Schools Hold Sleep Lessons

London, March 16, 2010 - Schools in Glasgow are running a trial of "sleep lessons" to promote a healthy sleeping routine and change bad habits such as watching late night television....
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Thai Protesters To Spill Own Blood

Bangkok, March 16, 2010 - Red-dressed Thai protesters on Tuesday collected their own blood, planning to spill it at the government's gates in a symbolic gesture as they stepped up protests demanding snap elections....
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Google May Close Operations In China

March 15, 2010 - Talks between Google and the Chinese government don't seem to be going anywhere even after the search giant threatened that it will exit China. ...
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Osama bin Laden's Son Seeks Relatives' Release

Washington, March 15, 2010 - One of Osama bin Laden's sons has called on Tehran to release a number of his relatives said to be detained under house arrest in Iran, according to a letter released Sunday....
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Iraq PM Maliki Leads Baghdad

Baghdad, March 13, 2010 - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in parliamentary elections Iraqis hope will stabilise a nation riven by years of sectarian warfare. ...
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"Red Shirt" Leaders Say A Million Thais To Protest

Bangkok, March 13, 2010 - Anti-government protesters headed for Bangkok from the countryside on Saturday for what they are calling a "million-man march," aiming to paralyse the capital and topple a government they say is a front for unelected elites. ...
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Michelle Obama's First Official Trip Alone

Washington, March 13, 2010 - Michelle Obama will make her first solo official trip as first lady to Mexico next month, to stress education and economic development, the White House said on Friday. ...
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Iraq's Election Race Tight As Results Delayed Again

BAGHDAD, March 12, 2010 - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had a modest lead over rival Shi'ites, partial results from Iraq's tight election race showed on Friday, but a secularist challenger remained far ahead among Iraqi Sunnis. ...
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Michelle Obama Marks International Women’s Day with Hillary ‘President’ Joke

Washington, March 12, 2010 - In a fitting show of solidarity for International Women's Day, First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made light of the brutal 2008 battle Clinton conducted to defeat Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination. ...
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Zimbabwe's Aids Fund Grows But Still Insufficient

Harare, March 19, 2010 - The National Aids Council (NAC) says it collected US$5.1 million from the Aids Levy in 2009, an amount three percent above projected figures, but still short to service national requirements.

Bikita Irate Villagers Brand Mugabe A Liar

Bikita, March 19, 2010 - Masvingo provincial governor, Titus Maluleke, this week came face to face with how unpopular his boss, President Robert Mugabe is in the rural areas after he was relentlessly booed and heckled by irate villagers after telling them that Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's recent food assessment tour in Masvingo province had been ordered by the ageing Zanu PF leader.

Zimrights Boss Supports Gays And Lesbians

Bulawayo, March 19, 2010 - Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) national chairman, Kucaca Phulu, said he has no problem with the inclusion of gay and lesbian rights in the new constitution.
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Mugabe Donates US 5000 To Tuku's Family

Harare, March 19, 2010 - President Robert Mugabe gave USd 5 000 to the Mutukudzi and Chimhare families as chema (funeral donation) following the deaths of their sons — Sam and Owen — in a tragic car crash on Monday according to State-owned Herald.

Obama Cancels Visit To Asia To Push Healthcare Bill

Washington, March 19, 2010 - Bowing to political pressure at home, President Barack Obama on Thursday scrapped his trip to Indonesia and Australia next week to stay in Washington for a final push for a U.S. healthcare overhaul.

Nigeria Leader To Choose New Cabinet Quickly -Sources

Abuja, March 19, 2010 - Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan will nominate a new ministerial team by early next week, and is likely to reappoint around half the cabinet he has just sacked, presidency sources said on Thursday.

SA's Parliament Backs Zuma In Confidence Test

Cape Town, March 19, 2010 - South African President Jacob Zuma escaped a vote of no-confidence the opposition tried to bring on Thursday because they said his sexual behaviour and lack of accountability showed "dangerously flawed judgment".
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Zuma And Zimbabwe Leaders End Meeting

Harare – March 18, 2010 -South African Presdient Jacob Zuma has said Zimbabwean parties have agreed to a package of measures that will see to it a full implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) as per the decision of the SADC Troica meeting in Maputo last year.

Zimbabwe cricketers go missing in England

HARARE-Two Zimbabwe cricketers Graeme Cremer and Brendan Taylor have gone missing in England enroute to Zimbabwe following their tour of the West Indies.

Police Stops Demo By Victims Of Political Violence

ZAKA- March 18, 2010- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned a peaceful demonstration organized by victims of political violence at Jerera Growth Point in Zaka which was scheduled to kick off on Thursday morning.
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