Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park
By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
SHANGHAI (AP) -- China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a deal for the long awaited project.
The ap ...
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NKorea claims to expand arsenal of atomic bombs
By JAE-SOON CHANG
Associated Press Writer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea claimed Tuesday that it has successfully weaponized more plutonium for atomic bombs, a day after warning Washington to agree quickly to direct talks or face the pro ...
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Clinton diverts to Egypt for Mideast peace talks
By ROBERT BURNS
AP National Security Writer
CAIRO (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a hastily arranged stop in the Egyptian capital Tuesday to consult with a longtime Arab ally amid indications of a shifting U.S. strat ...
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Mayor announces death before body is found
By MARTHA MENDOZA
Associated Press Writer
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mauricio Fernandez couldn't have been happier.
Here he was, being sworn in again as mayor of one of Mexico's most exclusive communities, and he had wonderful news to share: "Black Saldan ...
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Karzai promises reform -- but without specifics
By HEIDI VOGT and AMIR SHAH
Associated Press Writers
KABUL (AP) -- Afghanistan's president welcomed his new term -- achieved after his main opponent withdrew from a runoff election -- by reaching out to opponents Tuesday and promising to banish ...
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4th typhoon in month lashes sodden Philippines
By HRVOJE HRANJSKI
Associated Press Writer
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The fourth typhoon to lash the Philippines in a month brought pounding rain and winds to the eastern coast Saturday as it barreled toward Manila along the same path as an earl ...
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