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| APNewsBreak: German diocese to examine choir abuse
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 AP - A spokesman for the Regensburg Catholic diocese in Germany says the diocese will investigate allegations of physical and sexual abuse that have swirled around a famed choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother.
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| First Iraqi vote results likely on Thursday
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 AP - The top United Nations envoy in Iraq urged election officials Wednesday to release the results of this week's historic vote as quickly as possible, saying Iraqis "have the right to know as soon as possible what is the outcome of their choice."
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| Egypt's top Muslim cleric dies of heart attack
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 AP - Top Egyptian cleric Sheik Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, whose views often drew criticism from religious conservatives and secular Muslims, died of a heart attack Wednesday during a visit to Saudi Arabia. He was 81.
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| Biden says Palestinians deserve 'viable' state
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 AP - Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory, seeking to reassure them of U.S. support after Israel announced plans to expand a Jewish neighborhood in disputed east Jerusalem.
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| Iran leader: US playing `game' in Afghanistan
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 AP - Taking aim at the U.S., Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that it's the United States that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan, fighting terrorists it once supported.
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| East Africa's Oil and Gas: Drilling, Exploration Rising
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| Time.com - New drilling in and off countries up the coast of East Africa shows that the region may have massive reserves of natural gas and oil |
| Russian drivers allegedly forced to act as shield
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| AP - Russian prosecutors are investigating traffic police who allegedly ordered civilian motorists to park their cars across a highway — and remain inside — to block a fleeing criminal suspect. |
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| AP - Biden: Palestinians deserve 'viable' independent state with contiguous territory. |
| In paying for sex changes, Cuba breaks from past
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 AP - Looking in the mirror used to make Yiliam Gonzalez sick to her stomach.
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| Pope denounces 'atrocious' Nigeria bloodshed
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 AFP - Pope Benedict XVI denounced the "atrocious" bloodshed in Nigeria on Wednesday after a massacre of Christian villagers, as police said 49 people would be charged over the killings.
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