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Central African Republic opposition says to boycott new government
By Ange Aboa
April 2, 2013, 9:15 am
BANGUI (Reuters) - Central African Republic's opposition said on Monday it would not participate in a caretaker government nominated by the country's self-proclaimed presid...
Star in Spain's ruling party defends photos with criminal
MADRID (AFP) - Alberto Nunez Feijoo, an up-and-coming political star within Spain's ruling party, on Monday defended a series of photographs depicting him with a convicted criminal, saying he had no knowledge of his acquaintance's background at the time of their friendship.
April 2, 2013, 8:53 am
Spain to revise down 2013 GDP growth target to -1 percent
By Julien Toyer
April 2, 2013, 8:45 am
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will revise down its economic growth forecast for 2013 next week and seek more time from the European Union to reduce its budget deficit as rece...-
Nearly a million drop UK sickness benefit
In the UK, the government is cracking down on the number of people falsely living off benefits.
April 2, 2013, 8:33 am -
Amphetamines were behind French rugby, alleges former player
A former top French rugby player has admitted amphetamines were behind much of his international playing career, but claims he was not the only one.
April 2, 2013, 8:31 am 
Suicide truck bomb kills 11 as Iraq unrest spikes
BAGHDAD (AFP) - A suicide truck bomber killed 11 people at a police headquarters on Monday as data showed March was Iraq's deadliest month since August, raising fears of a surge in violence leading up to elections.
April 2, 2013, 8:26 am-
Notre Dame wearing a new set of bells
A new set of bells have rung-in Easter at Notre Dame Cathedral.
April 2, 2013, 8:26 am 
S.Korea leader vows to strike back at North
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea's new president promised a strong military response to any North Korean provocation after Pyongyang announced that the two countries were now in a state of war.
April 2, 2013, 8:08 am
U.S. accuses Egypt of stifling freedom of expression
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday accused Egypt of muzzling freedom of speech after prosecutors questioned the most popular Egyptian television satirist over allegations he insulted P...
April 2, 2013, 8:08 am
Trinidad asks U.S. for information on FBI football fraud probe
By Linda Hutchinson-Jafar and Mark Hosenball
April 2, 2013, 7:53 am
PORT OF SPAIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure from opposition politicians, the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago said she had soug...
Cooling factory activity hints at slowing U.S. economy
By Lucia Mutikani
April 2, 2013, 7:32 am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. factory activity grew at the slowest rate in three months in March, suggesting the economy lost some momentum at the end of the first quart...
GM expects truck buyers to choose high-end models, more features
By Deepa Seetharaman
April 2, 2013, 7:15 am
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Coexpects to sell more high-end versions of its new full-size pickup trucks as American truck buyers opt for advanc... 
Colorado prosecutors seek death penalty for accused cinema gunman
By Keith Coffman
April 2, 2013, 7:15 am
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) - Colorado prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the man charged with killing 12 moviegoers during a showing of the Batman film "The D...
Exxon oil spill cleanup ongoing in Arkansas, pipeline shut
By Suzi Parker and Kristen Hays
April 2, 2013, 7:07 am
MAYFLOWER, Ark./HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp continued efforts on Monday to clean up thousands of barrels of heavy Canadian crude oil spilled fro...
Philippines says 'no' to short cops
MANILA (AFP) - Short people hoping to join the long arm of the law in the Philippines will be left disappointed after President Benigno Aquino vetoed a bill removing height requirements for police on Monday.
April 2, 2013, 6:49 am
Easter offers year-round 'joy', pope tells faithful
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - The joy of Easter should be experienced all year round, Pope Francis said Monday, addressing thousands of pilgrims in St Peter's Square the day after the holiest day in the Christian calendar.
April 2, 2013, 6:42 am-
Lebanese gunmen kidnap eight Syrians, demand hostage exchange
TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) - Gunmen kidnapped eight men from Syria's Alawite minority as they crossed into northern Lebanon on Monday, residents and security sources said, in a bid to gain the release...
April 2, 2013, 6:26 am 
Police struggle to find crashed plane
Police warn it may be some time before they can locate the wreckage of 2degrees boss Eric Hertz's crashed plane, and they've called in the navy to help.
April 2, 2013, 5:42 am
March was bloodiest month in Syria war - rights group
BEIRUT (Reuters) - March was the bloodiest month yet in Syria's two-year conflict, with more than 6,000 people killed, a third of them civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Monday...
April 2, 2013, 5:16 am
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