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U.S. to drop charges against one Blackwater guard

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. Justice Department prosecutors asked a federal judge on Friday to dismiss the charges against one of five Blackwater security guards accused of killing 14 unarmed Iraqi civilians in a 2007 shooting in Baghdad. ...  > full story

Swine flu may have hit one peak; more to come

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak in the Northern Hemisphere, global health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over. ...  > full story

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

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Afghan govt would fall if NATO withdraws: UK minister

LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Friday. ...  > full story

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

Politics

Senate sets hearing on Bernanke's renomination

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The Senate Banking Committee said on Friday it will hold a hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's renomination to a second term on December 3, putting the central bank chief under scrutiny at a time when the Fed is facing intense criticism in Congress. ...  > full story

Healthcare lobby set for record spending this year

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — It's not just spending on U.S. healthcare that is breaking records. 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 healthcare system. ...  > full story

Ethics panel admonishes Obama Senate replacement

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — The U.S. Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Roland Burris, saying he had been less than candid about his gubernatorial appointment to the Senate seat previously held by President Barack Obama. ...  > 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

Business

Hershey mulls $17 billion solo bid for Cadbury: source

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. chocolate maker Hershey Co is considering launching a bid of at least $17 billion for British chocolatier Cadbury Plc as it seeks to trump a hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. ...  > full story

Paulson's golden investors have to commit $10 million

BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Investors tempted to put money into star hedge fund manager John Paulson's new gold portfolio will have to commit at least $10 million and leave the money locked up for at least one year, according to a prospectus. ...  > full story

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

Science

Art 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 said on Friday. ...  > full story

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

Entertainment

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

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

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

U.S., Cuba players find friendship in softball

HAVANA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older U.S. and Cuban softball players ended a "friendship" tournament they hope will set an example for their respective governments. ...  > full story

Cubs sign Grabow to two-year deal

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) — Reliever John Grabow signed a two-year $7.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, adding an experienced arm to a young bullpen. ...  > full story

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
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