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Nov 13 2009

Aung San Suu Kyi appeals detention

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The ruling junta allowed Aung San Suu Kyi to make a rare public appearance earlier this month [AFP]
Aung San Suu Kyi, the pro-democracy leader in Myanmar, has lodged an appeal with the military-ruled country's highest court against her extended house arrest, her lawyer said.

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Fort Hood shooting suspect charged

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Hasan may also be charged for the death of a pregnant victim's unborn child [Reuters]
The US army psychiatrist accused of a shooting rampage at a Texas military base last week will go on trial for the premeditated murder of 13 people, officials have said.

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Mexicans condemn utility closure

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The rally brought traffic to a standstill in parts of Mexico City, the capital [EPA]
Thousands of Mexican workers sacked from a state-run electricity company have marched through the streets of Mexico City, the capital, to demand that they be given their jobs back.

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US Afghan mission 'not open-ended'

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Obama's war cabinet is considering options for a revised US strategy in Afghanistan

The US commitment to Afghanistan is "not open-ended", the White House has said, warning that the administration in Kabul must take steps to improve the way the country is run.

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Sri Lankan defence chief 'resigns'

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