Jobless claims fall 11,000 last week
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected last week, government data showed on Thursday, offering a ray of hope for the anemic labor market recovery.
BP aims for quick well kill
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HOUSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - BP may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over assets it might sell to cover mounting costs.
Afghan president asks why allies won’t act on Pakistan
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KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai questioned on Thursday the willingness of his Western allies to strike insurgent bases in Pakistan given the strong evidence of Islamabad’s support for the Taliban.
China urges change in U.S. policy to avoid friction
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BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States should alter policy to take account of China’s role as a major player on the world stage if it wants to avoid friction and instability, a major state newspaper said on Thursday.
Key parts of Arizona anti-immigration law blocked
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PHOENIX (Reuters) - A judge on Wednesday blocked key parts of Arizona’s tough new immigration law hours before it was to take effect, handing a victory to the Obama administration as it tries to take control of the issue.
Key parts of Arizona anti-immigration law blocked
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PHOENIX (Reuters) - A judge on Wednesday blocked key parts of Arizona’s tough new immigration law hours before it was to take effect, handing a victory to the Obama administration as it tries to take control over the issue.
Asbos could be axed - government
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Home Secretary Theresa May says it is time to move “beyond the Asbo”, signalling the possible end of its use.
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Plane crash in Pakistan kills 152
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An Airblue plane crashes into hills north of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, killing all 152 people on board.
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Plane crash in Pakistan kills 152
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An Airblue plane crashes into hills north of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, killing all 152 people on board.
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Arizona set for immigration law
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Protestors are expected to stream into Arizona as the state’s strict new anti-illegal immigration law takes effect on Thursday.
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