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Pakistan: Kidnappers extend deadline on US captive (AP) Posted: 16 Feb 2009 01:19 AM CST AP - A spokesman for kidnappers holding an American captive in Pakistan says the deadline to negotiate for his life has been extended a "few days."

Australian wildfire suspect named (AP) Posted: 16 Feb 2009 01:13 AM CST AP - A court lifted the ban Monday on identifying the only arson suspect so far in Australia's recent deadly wildfires, and authorities urged people not to target him in their rage over the disaster's almost 190 deaths.

Asian stocks fall as Japan's recession deepens (AP) Posted: 16 Feb 2009 12:44 AM CST AP - Most Asian stock markets fell Monday, as new figures showed Japan's economy contracted the most in 35 years and Group of Seven finance ministers warned the global slump will drag on through most of the year.

Chavez wins vote to scrap term limits in Venezuela (AP) Posted: 15 Feb 2009 10:42 PM CST AP - President Hugo Chavez won a referendum to eliminate term limits Sunday and vowed to remain in power for at least another decade to complete his socialist revolution. Opponents accepted defeat but said Chavez is becoming a dictator.

Gaza man killed in recycling accident (AP) Posted: 16 Feb 2009 12:32 AM CST AP - Palestinian hospital officials say a 25-year-old Gaza man has been killed and five people have been wounded in a blast along the border with Israel.

Argentina win IRB Sevens rugby final (AFP) Posted: 15 Feb 2009 11:53 PM CST AFP - Argentina beat England 19-14 in the final of the US round of the International Rugby Board Sevens to throw the world series wide open.

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,245 (AP) Posted: 15 Feb 2009 06:14 PM CST AP - As of Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at least 4,245 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

British say Gitmo inmate on strike fit for release (AP) Posted: 15 Feb 2009 02:02 PM CST AP - A British team visiting a hunger-striking detainee at Guantanamo Bay concluded he is medically fit to return to the U.K., authorities announced Sunday.

Zimbabwe's MDC undecided on response to arrest (Reuters) Posted: 16 Feb 2009 12:58 AM CST Reuters - Zimbabwe's MDC has not decided how to respond if one of its senior officials is not freed from jail, but an economic crisis discourages the party from quitting the unity government, a top party official said on Monday.

NKorea marks birthday of 'great father' Kim (AFP) Posted: 16 Feb 2009 01:04 AM CST AFP - North Korea marked leader Kim Jong-Il's birthday Monday with effusive praise for a "peerlessly great man," renewed threats against South Korea and an apparent vow to go ahead with a rocket launch.

Australia arson case in court, day of mourning called (AFP) Posted: 15 Feb 2009 09:52 PM CST AFP - Australian police called for calm as a suspected arsonist was named in court Monday, while a day of mourning was called for victims of rampaging wildfires that killed more than 180 people.

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