Issue: February 09, 2012   (Archive)
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Kirchner threat gets short thrift from UK
Britain has dismissed Argentina's threat to complain to the United Nations over the disputed Falkland Islands, saying it will not negotiate and that the UN charter backs its position.



Suu Kyi cheered by thousands on trail
Aung San Suu Kyi was met by thousands of cheering supporters in Burma's Irrawaddy delta on her second campaign trip ahead of by-elections that may sweep her into parliament.

Coup charge rejected by new leader of Maldives
The new president of the Maldives, Mohamed Waheed, denied he had seized power even as his predecessor accused him of involvement in a coup and called on him to quit.

Winning dark horse rattles Romney
An unexpected trio of state wins by Christian conservative Rick Santorum has reignited his White House bid and raised new question marks over Republican front-runner Mitt Romney.



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