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CNN World News, Apr 23, 2012

NBA reviews World Peace's less than peaceable act
CNN
By Lateef Mungin, CNN James Harden of the Oklahoma City Thunder lies on the court after being hit by Metta World Peace on Sunday. (CNN) -- As theworld knows, peace can sometimes be fleeting. One-time basketball bad boy Ron Artest, who changed his name ...
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Shelling hits Hama as more UN monitors expected in Syria
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Heavy shelling hit the Syrian city of Hama Monday, opposition activists said, days after the UN Security Council voted to send as many as 300 observers to monitor a tenuous cease-fire. At least 42 people were killed ...
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Are men stupid?
CNN
By Frida Ghitis, Special to CNN Former Sen. John Edwards leaves the courthouse after the first day of jury selection in his trial in Greensboro, North Carolina. Editor's note: Frida Ghitis is a world affairs columnist for The Miami Herald and World ...
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Q&A: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By Smriti Rao For millions of television-watchers around the world, CNN'schief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a familiar face. When he's not presenting reports on how to sharpen your memory or protect your brain from tumors, he's zipping ...
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Prince Harry to visit US to receive humanitarian award
CNN
By Bryony Jones, CNN Britain's Prince Harry is to travel to the United States to be presented with an award for "distinguished humanitarian leadership" in recognition of his work with servicemen and women. London (CNN) -- Britain's Prince Harry is to ...
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Indian master chef gets fresh at 'world's best restaurant'
CNN
Watch the show every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from April 9 to May 18, during Connect The World, from 20:00 GMT. (CNN) -- As a multi award-winning chef, bestselling author, TV channel proprietor and hugely successful syndicated show host, ...
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Officials: US troops have fired from base inside Afghanistan at Pakistan 4 times
CNN International
FOB Tillman, Afghanistan (CNN) -- US troops have fired into Pakistani territory at least four times in the last 10 months in cross-border skirmishes that they say are in response to shelling from inside Pakistan, CNN has learned.
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Sarkozy reaches out to far-right
CNN International
Paris (CNN) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy courted far-right voters Monday in advance of a May 6 runoff against Socialist Francois Hollande, who won the most support in the first round of France's presidential elections.
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Iceland ex-PM faces verdict in financial crisis trial
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Former Iceland Prime Minister Geir Haarde could on Monday become the first world leader sent to prison in connection with the financial crisis of 2008, as a verdict is due in his trial for negligence and mismanagement.
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Mystery surrounds deaths of 877 dolphins washed ashore in Peru
CNN
Speaking to CNN, he said he expects test results to be ready within the week. "Right now, the most probable hypothesis is that it's a virus outbreak," he said. Quijandria said Thursday that 877 dolphins have washed up in a 220-kilometer (137-mile) area ...
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Serbian women complete 'impossible' Fed Cup mission
CNN
World No. 17 Jelena Jankovic, left, celebrates with her teammates after beating Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova to put Serbia in to the Fed Cup final for the first time. Former world No. 1s Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic help deliver victory (CNN) -- It ...
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Dutch government collapses after far right pulls plug
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrives at the royal palace to tender his resignation Monday. (CNN) -- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte resigned Monday after a far-right party withdrew its support for his government, a government ...
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Court adjourns hearing on Bahraini dissident's life sentence
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Bahraini demonstrators hold posters of Abdulhadi al-Khawaja during a protest calling for his release in on April 6, 2012. (CNN) -- A scheduled hearing Monday where a Bahraini dissident, on hunger strike, could have appealed his ...
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Opposition: While Syria awaits more UN monitors, cities under fire again
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Strong explosions rocked the devastated city of Homs early on Monday, opposition activists said, just days after the UN Security Council voted to send as many as 300 observers to monitor a tenuous cease-fire in Syria.
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Mixed verdict for ex-PM of Iceland
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Iceland's ex-prime minister Geir Haarde (R), and his wife Inga Jona Thordardottir arrive on March 5, 2012 at a Reykjavik court. (CNN) -- Former Prime Minister Geir Haarde of Iceland was found guilty Monday of a charge of ...
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Obama targets technology in human rights abuses
CNN International
By Tom Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama announced Monday that he has signed an executive order allowing new sanctions against companies that enable Syria and Iran to use technology such as cell phone monitoring to carry out human ...
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2 NATO service members die in Afghanistan blast
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Two service members with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force were killed in a blast in eastern Afghanistan, the force said Monday. The attack took place Sunday.
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Hollande claims victory, setting up runoff with Sarkozy for French presidency
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff Paris (CNN) -- Socialist candidate Francois Hollande declared victory Sunday in the first round of France's presidential election, setting up a showdown with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in May. The proclamation, made to a crowd of ...
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Pirelli hits back at Schumacher criticism
CNN
(CNN) -- Pirelli has reacted with surprise at seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher's criticism of its tires. Schumacher called on the manufacturer to rethink its approach after several drivers struggled with tire degradation during the Bahrain ...
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Despite protests, Bahrain Grand Prix runs without a hitch
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Days of escalating government protests failed to halt the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, which took place even as nearby streets were blocked with burning tires and trash. Opposition calls for large protests had raised ...
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Egyptian companies abruptly halt gas exports to Israel
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (pictured) and another energy company abruptly ended deals with Israel. (CNN) -- Two state-run Egyptian energy companies have abruptly ended a gas export deal to Israel, raising questions about ...
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US, Afghanistan near vital deal on future ties
CNN International
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The United States and Afghanistan appeared close to signing a vital diplomatic deal Sunday, a pact that would continue cooperation between the two countries after the planned departure of NATO troops in 2014.
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'World Peace' Doesn't Live Up To Name
WMUR Manchester
By Lateef Mungin CNN One-time basketball bad boy Ron Artest, who changed his name to Metta World Peace and said it was meaningful and inspirational, was ejected Sunday from the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game for hitting James Harden in ...
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Justices to hear Arizona's appeal over controversial immigration law
CNN
In a CNN/ORC International poll last fall, 52% of those surveyed said illegal immigration was extremely or very important to their vote for president. But a similar poll in March showed only 4% saying it is the most important issue facing the United ...
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Save the whales? There's an app for that
CNN
By Eoghan Macguire, for CNN There only between 350 and 550 right whales remaining, making it one of the most threatened large animals on the planet. (CNN) -- A new iPhone app is making waves in the commercial shipping worldby providing an early ...
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'Hot Problems': World's worst song?
Today's THV
UNDATED (CNN) -- Sometimes a song doesn't have to be good to be popular on the internet. In fact, these days "awfulness" can turn a tune into a viral hit. CNN talked to the teenage stars who can't believe how hot their video is.
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Today's THV
COMMENTARY: Are men stupid?
WTVR
By Frida Ghitis, Special to CNN Editor's note: Frida Ghitis is aworld affairs columnist for The Miami Herald and World Politics Review. A former CNN producer/correspondent, she is the author of “The End of Revolution: A Changing World in the Age of ...
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WTVR
Commentary: Urge US Congress to action via your tweets
CNN (blog)
Editor's note: Richard Stearns is the author of “The Hole in Our Gospel” and president of the US office of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their ...
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Ron Artest, 'Metta World Peace,' ejected after elbowing James Harden during ...
WPTV
Ron Artest, also known as Metta World Peace, was ejected Sunday from the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game for hitting James Harden in the head with his elbow. (CNN) -- As the world knows, peace can sometimes be fleeting.
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University of Michigan News Service | Logistics for U-M spring ...
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CNN chief medical correspondent and U-M alum Sanjay Gupta will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Other honorary degrees: J. Ira Harris, U-M alumnus and a leader in the world of...
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UK police watchdog criticizes links with News of the World - CNN
UK police watchdog criticizes links with News of the World ... April 12, 2012|By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN. News of the World closed last summer amid public...
articles.cnn.com/.../world_europe_uk-met-police-hacking_1_c...
Kim named World Bank president - Apr. 16, 2012 - CNN Money
Kim named World Bank president. By James O'Toole @CNNMoney April 17, 2012: 11:27 AM ET. Jim Yong Kim was tapped Monday by the World Bank to be its ...
money.cnn.com/2012/04/16/news/economy/.../index.htm
Japan currently on top at World Team Trophy figure ... - Sports - CNN
Japan currently on top at World Team Trophy figure skating event ... event on Thursday, giving Japan the lead after the opening day of the World Team Trophy.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.../world-team-trophy-figure-skating/
North Korea opens its window for rocket launch - CNN.com
NEW: Officials say launch will occur in morning hours between Thursday and Monday; NEW: Japan keeping watch; South Korea "prepared to deal with any ...
www.cnn.com/2012/04/11/world/asia/north.../index.html
No survivors from Pakistan plane crash, official says - CNN.com
No survivors have been found after an airplane carrying 127 people crashed Friday in Islamabad, Pakistani officials say.
www.cnn.com/2012/04/20/world/pakistan-plane.../index.html
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Newborn baby found alive in morgue - BBC.CNN WORLD NEWS
A newborn in Argentina was found very much alive in a morgue by her mother 12 hours after hospital staff had declared the baby dead. The mother, Analia ...
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News & Broadcast - World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick with ...
World Bank Group · Home; • Site Map; • ... Embargoed news for accredited journalists only. ... World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick with CNN'sRichard Quest ...
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As protests continue, Bahrain prince says Grand Prix 'builds ... - CNN
As protests continue, Bahrain prince says Grand Prix 'builds bridges'. By the CNN Wire Staff. updated 8:49 PM EDT, Fri April 20, 2012. Click to play. On patrol ...
www.cnn.com/2012/04/20/world/meast/bahrain.../index.html
World Bank: China' s economy in ' soft landing ' - CNN Money
World Bank forecasts Chinese economic growth should stay above 8% this year and next, which should assure those worried about a hard landing there hitting ...
money.cnn.com/2012/04/12/news/international/.../index.htm
Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder - This Just In -CNN
“This Just In” is CNN's news blog. We'll bring you the latest news from CNN's correspondents ...
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U.S., China, Japan lead world in economic growth ... - CNN Money
The United States of America and Japan are leading the world towards economic growth, outpacing stagnant Europe, according to a Tuesday report from the ...
money.cnn.com/2012/04/10/news/international/.../index.htm
Rupert and James Murdoch summoned to testify in hacking ... - CNN
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch will appear next week before the independent British inquiry into journalistic ethics, the Leveson Inquiry said.
www.cnn.com/2012/04/19/world/europe/uk.../index.html
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