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No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — President Barack Obama's announcement of a new strategy on Afghanistan will not take place until after the Thanksgiving holiday next week, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday. ...  > full story

Somalia to join child rights pact, only U.S. outside

GENEVA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Somalia has announced it plans to ratify a global treaty aimed at protecting children, leaving the United States as the only country outside the pact, UNICEF said Friday. ...  > full story

Cautious optimism as job losses slow

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The pace of job losses slowed in many U.S. states in October, and the unemployment rate slipped in hard-hit Michigan, the Labor Department said on Friday, hinting the recession may be easing in some areas. ...  > full story

Did U.S. make mistake in skipping vaccine additive?

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — As U.S. health officials struggle to vaccinate tens of millions of Americans against the pandemic of swine flu, some are looking regretfully at one easy way to instantly double or triple the number of doses available -- by using an immune booster called an adjuvant. ...  > full story

Six powers regret Iran's stance on nuclear deal

BRUSSELS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Senior officials from six world powers expressed disappointment on Friday that Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential ability to make nuclear bombs and urged Tehran to reconsider. ...  > full story

New guidelines push back age for Pap smears

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Women in the United States should start cervical cancer screening at age 21 and most do not need an annual Pap smear, according to new guidelines issued on Friday that aim to reduce the risk of unnecessary treatment. ...  > full story

U.S. soldier admits may have driven car in Japan crash

TOKYO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — A U.S. soldier has admitted he may have run over a Japanese man found dead two weeks ago on the southern island of Okinawa, his lawyer said on Friday, in a case that may further strain ties between the two countries. ...  > full story

Powers urge Iran to reconsider nuclear offer

BRUSSELS/BERLIN, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Senior officials from six world powers said on Friday they were disappointed Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential to make nuclear bombs, and urged Tehran to reconsider. ...  > full story

U.S. missile strike kills 8 in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Eight Islamist militants were killed in a U.S. missile strike in northwest Pakistan on Friday, officials said, after three policemen were killed in a bomb blast. ...  > full story

Philip Morris ordered to pay $300 million to smoker

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — A Florida jury on Thursday ordered cigarette maker Philip Morris USA to pay $300 million in damages to a 61-year-old ex-smoker named Cindy Naugle who is wheelchair-bound by emphysema. ...  > full story

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Colombia says will not be provoked by Venezuela

BOGOTA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Colombia will not be provoked into armed conflict with Venezuela despite its neighbor's aggressive rhetoric and dynamiting of two border bridges, Colombia's defense minister said on Friday. ...  > full story

U.N. panel condemns Iran for post-election crackdown

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran on Friday for a violent crackdown on protesters after presidential elections this year that the Iranian opposition says were rigged. ...  > full story

New EU president raises fears in aspirant Turkey

ANKARA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Herman Van Rompuy's appointment as the first European Union president provoked fears in Turkey that he might hinder Ankara's hopes of joining the bloc, with some media declaring outright that he is anti-Turkish. ...  > full story

Belgians proud but concerned over Van Rompuy exit

BRUSSELS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Belgians on Friday mixed pride with trepidation over Herman Van Rompuy's appointment as the first president of the European Union because of the risk of instability after his exit as prime minister. ...  > full story

Politics

U.S. to tighten control of Afghan contracts: Gates

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The United States must tighten control of Afghan aid contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday. ...  > full story

Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Other than President Barack Obama, perhaps no one's political future is riding more on the Senate battle to revamp the healthcare system than the chamber's Democratic majority leader, Harry Reid. ...  > full story

Senate announces Bernanke confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term as chief of the U.S. central bank December 3, the panel said on Friday. ...  > full story

U.S. healthcare companies set for record lobbying in 2009

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — It's not just spending on U.S. healthcare that's hitting record levels. Drugmakers, insurers and industry groups are on track to spend an all-time high of more than $500 million this year to influence Congress' revamp of the U.S. healthcare system. ...  > full story

Business

Black Friday deals may not signal retail comeback

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — When the U.S. holiday shopping season kicks off on the day after Thanksgiving, retailers can expect to see millions of less frightened but even more bargain hungry customers cross their thresholds. ...  > full story

U.S. Q3 seen revised down on widening trade deficit

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The U.S. economy's return to growth in the third quarter was less brisk than previously thought as the trade deficit worsened and companies still aggressively cut inventories, a Reuters survey predicted. ...  > full story

Ex-Vivendi CEO Messier testifies: Losses not fraud

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier told a U.S. jury he "never, never, never" committed fraud as he took the stand on Friday in a civil trial pitting international shareholders against the French conglomerate and former top executives. ...  > full story

U.S. lawmakers urged to drop clearinghouse owner cap

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — NYSE Euronext , LCH.Clearnet, BATS Global Markets and other firms partnered with banks have urged two U.S. legislators to drop a proposed "rigid" cap on dealer ownership of clearinghouses, according to a letter sent this week. ...  > full story

Science

CERN restarts Big Bang collider for biggest test yet

GENEVA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Scientists are restarting a giant sub-atomic particle collider built to reproduce "Big Bang" conditions, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) said on Friday. ...  > full story

Italy collector finds Galileo's lost tooth, fingers

ROME, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — An art collector has found a tooth, thumb and finger of the renowned Italian scientist Galileo Galilei who died in the 17th century, Florence's History of Science museum announced on Friday. ...  > full story

Astronaut in space while wife giving birth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Shuttle Atlantis astronaut Randy Bresnik can be forgiven if he's having a tough time focusing on work -- his wife is due to give birth on Friday to a baby girl. ...  > full story

New fossils reveal a world full of crocodiles

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2009 (Reuters) — New fossils unearthed in what is now the Sahara desert reveal a once-swampy world ...  > full story

Entertainment

Taylor Swift's dream year brings out naysayers

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — At what may be the height of her early career, teen sensation Taylor Swift finds herself facing the downside of stardom -- naysayers. ...  > full story

Driver dies in Miley Cyrus tour bus crash

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The driver of a tour bus for Miley Cyrus died on Friday when the vehicle crashed in Virginia, but the teen singer was not on-board, police said. ...  > full story

Actress Audrey Hepburn's wardrobe up for auction

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters Life!) — Audrey Hepburn once declared her look was "attainable" and an upcoming auction of some of the fashionable film star's wardrobe will make that possible. ...  > full story

Montreux unveils 2010 poster by Brazil's Britto

ZURICH, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Brazilian Romero Britto has created the 2010 edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival's poster, adding to a long list of striking images by famous artists that have made the posters desirable objects among collectors. ...  > full story

Sports

Stars forward Neal suspended for two games

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday. ...  > full story

France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff

PARIS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision that the result should stand was final. ...  > full story

Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA

BERNE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday. ...  > full story

Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale

LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player to reclaim the year-end number one spot. ...  > full story
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