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Judge Orders Five Detainees Freed From Guantánamo - New York Times



AFP
Judge Orders Five Detainees Freed From Guantánamo
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By WILLIAM GLABERSON After the first hearing on the government’s evidence for holding detainees at the Guantánamo Bay detention camp, a federal judge ruled on Thursday that five of the prisoners are not being lawfully held and ordered their release.
Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects at Gitmo The Associated Press
Federal judge orders release of 5 Guantanamo detainees CNN
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Dems want automakers to show bailout spending plan - CNN



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Dems want automakers to show bailout spending plan
CNN - 26 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Congressional Democrats say if automakers will show them how they plan to spend the $25 billion in aid they're asking for, Congress will likely return in the next few weeks to deal with it, according to Democratic sources.
Four senators reach bipartisan auto aid deal Reuters
Senators Reach Auto Bailout Compromise ABC News
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Taliban warns of reprisals as Pakistan protests US drone attacks - AFP



Voice of America
Taliban warns of reprisals as Pakistan protests US drone attacks
AFP - 29 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - A militant Taliban group warned Thursday of reprisals in Pakistan if there was another US drone attack, as the government condemned the latest missile strike in its territory.
Pakistan to protest latest US strike United Press International
Pakistan Summons US Envoy to Protest Missile Strikes Voice of America
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APEC Trade Ministers Reject `Protectionism' Amid Global Crisis - Bloomberg



Xinhua
APEC Trade Ministers Reject `Protectionism' Amid Global Crisis
Bloomberg - 38 minutes ago
By Shamim Adam and Bill Faries Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Ministers representing the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum warned against ``protectionism'' amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Pacific Rim Leaders Head to Peru Voice of America
Asia-Pacific rejects protectionism, looks to revive WTO talks AFP
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Pirate ransom talks 'under way' - BBC News



guardian.co.uk
Pirate ransom talks 'under way'
BBC News - 55 minutes ago
Negotiations between Somali pirates and the owners of a captured Saudi tanker are being conducted by a multinational specialist firm, the BBC has learnt.
Somali pirates demand $25 mln for oil tanker AFP
Arab nations hold crisis talks on piracy guardian.co.uk
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Stevens Bids Farewell to Senate - Washington Post



The Miami Herald
Stevens Bids Farewell to Senate
Washington Post - 30 minutes ago
By William Branigin Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) bade an emotional farewell to the Senate today, telling colleagues a day after conceding defeat in his reelection bid that he will return to his home state and try to restore his reputation following his ...
Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep The Associated Press
Stevens bids colleagues in Senate farewell The Miami Herald
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Cabinet Picks Demonstrate Obama's Loyalty, Practicality - Washington Post



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Cabinet Picks Demonstrate Obama's Loyalty, Practicality
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
By Chris Cillizza President-elect Barack Obama is, as promised, moving quickly to put key members of his Administration in place -- an amalgam of longtime allies and veteran Washington insiders who demonstrate not just his loyalty, but also a strong ...
Video: Napolitano Top Choice for Homeland Security Job AssociatedPress
Napolitano Said to Be Considered for Obama's Cabinet (Update2) Bloomberg
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