Local Time: 9/3/2010  9:44:06 PM                         GMT Time: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:44:06
Biden sees "moment of opportunity" in Mideast   (9/3/2010)
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden says there is a "moment of opportunity" for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Gates praises troops in southern Afghanistan   (9/3/2010)
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a hard-hit battle unit Tuesday that its heavy losses have helped the U.S. begin to push back against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan.
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N.Korea says ready for dialogue and war with US   (9/3/2010)
North Korea said Tuesday it would strengthen its nuclear deterrent in response to US military threats and is prepared for both dialogue and war with Washington.
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  • New Iran navy ship successfully fires ship missile
  • Israel OKs 1,600 new homes in east Jerusalem
  • Biden assures Israel of U.S. security commitment
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  • Gates praises troops in southern Afghanistan
  • Japan confirms Cold War-era 'secret' pacts with US
  • Quake exposes poor construction in Turkey
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  • World markets mixed after lackluster US finish
  • Portugal follows Greece down austerity path
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  • Rangers enter talks on possible takeover
  • Ferguson dismisses Red Knights link
  • China blasts Olympic champ for putting parents first
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