Attack on Berlusconi reveals Italy's divisions
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, injured after a rally assault, spurred polarized reactions as supporters praised his resilience and critics cheered the attacker. Massimo Tartaglia was arrested in Milan with a history of mental problems and apologized later.
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Massimo Tartaglia
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Paolo Bonaiuti
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Gore presents polar ice report at U N conference
At the U N climate conference in Copenhagen Al Gore unveiled a computer model suggesting the Arctic Ocean could be nearly ice free in summer as early as 2014. He cited two reports on Greenland and global ice melt and urged immediate action on climate change.
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Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program
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Norway
Norwegian Polar Institute
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U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Iran to try 3 Americans who crossed Iraqi border
Iran said a court will try three Americans who wandered from Iraq into Iran last July amid tensions over Tehran's nuclear program. Foreign Minister Mottaki did not specify charges, only that they have suspicious aims. the Americans face alleged spying claims.
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Iraq
Manouchehr Mottaki
Tense start to clim ate talks as talks suspend at Copenhagen
The U N conference on climate faced a tense, divided mood after a Monday suspension. Developing nations accuse rich countries of weakening promises to cut emissions while leaders plan early arrivals to salvage negotiations before Friday’s closing.
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Denmark
China
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Wen Jiabo
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Gordon Brown
Brazil
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UC Berkeleys Shourd Fattal hikers in Kurdistan
Three UC Berkeley graduates Sarah Shourd 27 Josh Fattal 27 and another 31 were trekking in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region when they vanished. Their university ties are noted as authorities search for them.
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Josh Fattal
University of California At Berkeley
Iraq
Kurdistan Region
World powers cancel Iran nuclear meeting at China's request
Five nations planned a joint session to curb Iran's program but canceled after China cited scheduling problems. A conference call chance remains for December 22 as officials say no intent to delay. the move complicates building a unified front amid Iran's defiance. Israel warns of existential threats and considers military options with Barak urging penalties.
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