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Bush's Iraq-Afghan farewell tour marred by dissent (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 03:07 AM CST AP - President George W. Bush wrapped up a whirlwind trip to two war zones Monday that in many ways was a victory lap without a clear victory. A signature event occurred when an Iraqi reporter hurled two shoes at Bush, declaring: "This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq."

Abhisit Vejjajiva elected Thai prime minister (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 03:45 AM CST AP - Abhisit Vejjajiva — a patrician 44-year-old with an Oxford education — became Thailand's prime minister on Monday amid hopes that he can calm the political storms that have battered the country for the past three years.

23 drown, 33 missing in Philippines ferry accident (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 02:22 AM CST AP - An overcrowded ferry capsized just short of its destination in rough seas in the northeastern Philippines, causing terrified passengers to leap into the sea, officials said Monday. At least 23 people drowned.

Iraqi official: Reporter detained by PM's security (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 03:35 AM CST AP - An Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush was being held for questioning by the Iraqi prime minister's guards, an official said Monday, as Arabs across the Middle East hailed the incident as a proper send-off to the unpopular U.S. president.

Bush makes stop in Afghanistan to rally troops (AP) Posted: 14 Dec 2008 10:41 PM CST AP - President George W. Bush got a firsthand look Monday at the deteriorating situation in the seven-year-old Afghanistan war, amid preparations in his administration to hand a broad strategy overhaul over to President-elect Barack Obama and to significantly increase the U.S. troop presence.

DSM issues profit warning, cuts staff (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 03:49 AM CST AP - Dutch chemicals maker DSM NV said Monday it is cutting 1,000 jobs — 5 percent of its work force — to help it weather the global financial storm.

Israel warned against halting cash flow to Gaza (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 02:25 AM CST AP - Israeli restrictions on cash shipments to Gaza banks, meant to weaken the territory's Hamas rulers, are largely counterproductive and ultimately harm Palestinian moderates, top international aid officials warned in a letter to Israel's prime minister.

3 African armies strike at Uganda rebels in Congo (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 03:36 AM CST AP - Uganda says three African armies have launched an offensive against Ugandan rebels based in eastern Congo.

Mumbai attackers stole credit cards, money: police (Reuters) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 03:48 AM CST Reuters - The militants who attacked India's financial center last month, killing 179 people, also stole credit cards, money and mobile telephones from their victims, Mumbai's top police officer said on Monday.

Australia to cut pollution 5 to 15 percent by 2020 (AP) Posted: 15 Dec 2008 12:31 AM CST AP - Australia said Monday it plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by as little as 5 percent by 2020 — a reduction that critics say undermines international efforts to reach an effective global pact next year to avert dangerous climate change.

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