Subtropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic far from land
The National Hurricane Center said Jerry formed Sunday about 1,060 miles west of the Azores with top winds near 40 mph and moving north at 6 mph over open waters. It is the 10th named storm of the Atlantic season.
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UAW and GM Near Final Deal After Prolonged Talks
Negotiators for General Motors and the United Auto Workers were close to finalizing a contract after 20 days of talks. The remaining dispute centered on how much GM must fund a retiree health care trust controlled by the UAW. Some experts warned the agreement could still take longer, with a possible final deal as early as Sunday evening.
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Buddhist monks and nuns lead mass Myanmar protest
About 20 000 protesters including monks and nuns marched in Yangon to support detained pro democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. A small group of about 400 monks attempted to reach her house but were blocked by barbed wire barricades as security forces kept a low profile elsewhere. Suu Kyi greeted supporters from her gate in a rare public appearance.
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Fukuda Wins LDP Leadership Vote in Japan to Lead Next PM
Yasuo Fukuda, a 71 year old moderate, won 63 percent of the Liberal Democratic Party vote over Taro Aso, ensuring likely ascent to prime minister. He pledged to repair party image, bolster US ties, and pursue diplomacy with North Korea and Afghanistan mission support.
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Castro and Dos Santos Meet in Havana Photo
In a Cuba Juventud Rebelde photo Fidel Castro shakes hands with Angola president Jose Eduardo dos Santos in Havana on Saturday, highlighting ongoing ties between the nations.
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Heavier Fidel Castro Appears Standing With Angola Chief
In Havana, a released photo shows Fidel Castro standing and smiling in a track suit during a meeting with Angolan President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos. The image follows a state TV interview addressing death rumors and marks Castro’s first public stand-up appearance in months.
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Two Italian Soldiers Believed Kidnapped in Afghanistan
Two Italian military personnel believed kidnapped in western Afghanistan as police search for the pair and their Afghan staff. Afghan president Karzai hinted information on their location would be passed to Italian authorities at a United Nations meeting. NATO helicopters in northeastern Afghanistan targeted suspected insurgents after a rocket attack, causing four deaths and 12 injuries with unclear civilian or police status.
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