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The car industry hits the brakes

The auto industry is one of the hardest-hit victims of the global financial crisis. Tens of thousands of jobs are at stake worldwide. Detroit's once-mighty GM is on the brink of collapse, while in France, Renault employees fear job cuts.
Strauss-Kahn asks dismissal of US civil suit
26/09/2011 - JUSTICE

Strauss-Kahn asks dismissal of US civil suit

A lawyer for former International Monetary Fund director Dominique Strauss-Kahn has filed for dismissal of the civil sexual assault case brought by a New York hotel maid, citing international legal immunity.
CIA base in Kabul targeted in fatal shooting
26/09/2011 - AFGHANISTAN

CIA base in Kabul targeted in fatal shooting

One US citizen was killed and another was wounded Sunday in a shooting at a US embassy annex used by the CIA in Kabul, embassy and Afghan police sources said Monday. The US embassy said an Afghan employee, who was also killed, was behind the attack.
Newly freed US hikers return home after two years in Iranian jail
25/09/2011 - USA

Newly freed US hikers return home after two years in Iranian jail

Two US citizens who have been detained in Iran on charges of espionage since 2009 touched down in New York on Sunday, after being released from Tehran's notorious Evin prison last week on $1 million bail, paid by Oman.
Italian prosecutors seek life for Knox at appeal hearing
24/09/2011 - ITALY

Italian prosecutors seek life for Knox at appeal hearing

US citizen Amanda Knox may face life in prison after Italian prosecutors defended evidence tying her to the 2007 murder of her university housemate at an appeal hearing Saturday, asking that Knox, who maintains her innocence, get a harsher sentence.
Troy Davis case revives capital punishment row
24/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Troy Davis case revives capital punishment row

His fate went down to the wire, but despite last minute appeals, Troy Davis was put to death by lethal injection. His execution has raised big questions about the US death penalty. Also, how best to boost the American economy? New figures show poverty levels have shot up as a row is raging in Washington about Obama's latest plans. Finally, a look at the devastating results of decades of pollution in one of Argentina's biggest rivers.
New Zealand's All Blacks take on France
24/09/2011 - RUGBY WORLD CUP

New Zealand's All Blacks take on France

New Zealand's All Blacks face rivals France at Eden Park early on Saturday, kicking off a weekend of matches in which the quarter-final lineup of the Rugby World Cup is likely to start shaping up.
Australia suffer high injury toll after hammering US 67-5
23/09/2011 - RUGBY WORLD CUP

Australia suffer high injury toll after hammering US 67-5

Australia’s Wallabies beat the United States 67-5 in the Rugby World Cup Friday, six days after losing to Ireland, but its victory was tainted by a heavy injury toll.
US-Pakistan war of words over Afghanistan violence
23/09/2011 - DIPLOMACY

US-Pakistan war of words over Afghanistan violence

Washington and Islamabad exchanged harsh words over the war against insurgents in Afghanistan after a top US military officer said Pakistan's spy agency was supporting militants in Afghanistan.
US Ambassador to Syria condemns crackdown on protesters
23/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

US Ambassador to Syria condemns crackdown on protesters

The US Ambassador to Syria condemns the ongoing crackdown on protesters. Yahoo accused of censoring emails. And a video looking at the recent developments in the music industry.
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