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Iranian papers praise president's letter to Obama (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 04:15 AM CST AP - Iran's president is attracting some support at home for his message of congratulations to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, which several newspaper commentaries said Tuesday presented an important opportunity.

Moment of truth for Shiite party over pact (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 02:58 AM CST AP - The fate of an agreement that would keep U.S. troops here for three more years rests with Iraq's largest Shiite party, which must choose between its two main partners: the United States and Iran.

2 roadside bombs kill 3, wound 14 in Baghdad (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 03:19 AM CST AP - A pair of roadside bombs exploded in quick succession during the morning rush hour in east Baghdad on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding 14 others, police and hospital officials said.

Hijackers take convoy bound for US-led forces (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 04:10 AM CST AP - Dozens of masked insurgents blocked a mountain pass and hijacked at gunpoint a convoy of trucks carrying military vehicles and other supplies bound for U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.

Hope fades, grief sets in near fallen Haiti school (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 02:19 AM CST AP - From her front porch, Janita Geneus has a clear view of the collapsed school where her daughter was crushed to death along with at least 93 of her classmates and teachers. But she has not looked at the wreckage once.

German investor confidence improves slightly (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 04:35 AM CST AP - German investor confidence rose slightly in November, bolstered by rate cuts and state action to combat the economic slowdown, but remained well below its historical average, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday.

UN warns of possible violence in Iraq elections (AP) Posted: 10 Nov 2008 08:00 PM CST AP - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said passage of a law clearing the way for provincial elections in Iraq was "a milestone" in the process of national reconciliation, but he warned of the possibility of election violence.

Chavez says consul in Houston stripped of post (AP) Posted: 10 Nov 2008 10:57 PM CST AP - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his former consul in Houston has been stripped of his post for moving the consulate in that city without permission.

Algeria vote to end term limits angers opposition (Reuters) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 04:12 AM CST Reuters - Algerian lawmakers are expected to vote on Wednesday to lift presidential term limits, a move seen by the OPEC member's opposition as a ruse to let President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stay in office for life.

Myanmar jails dissidents for 65 years (Reuters) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 04:35 AM CST Reuters - Myanmar's military junta sentenced at least 11 dissidents involved in monk-led protests last year to 65 years in jail on Tuesday, opposition figures said, a major blow to the pro-democracy movement before a 2010 election.

Australian PM faces censure over Bush "G20" call (Reuters) Posted: 11 Nov 2008 12:33 AM CST Reuters - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd faced censure on Tuesday over accusations he was behind news reports about a phone call with U.S. President George W. Bush in which Bush appeared unaware of the G20 group of rich nations.

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