Russian parliament approves bill lengthening presidential terms (AFP)
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 22:00
MOSCOW (AFP) – The Russian lower house of parliament on Friday approved a bill extending presidential terms from four to six years, although the changes need approval by the upper house, Russian news agencies reported.
Israel maintains Gaza closure despite humanitarian concerns (AFP)
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 22:00
JERUSALEM (AFP) – Israel said on Friday it will maintain its closure of the Gaza Strip despite international concern over a deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the aid-dependent Palestinian territory.
MANAGUA (AFP) – Nicaragua's Supreme Electoral Council announced late Thursday that candidates backed by leftist President Daniel Ortega won in more than two-thirds of mayoral races in the November 9 election -- a result disputed by the conservative opposition.
Baghdad locked down for U.S. troop pact protest (Reuters)
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 22:00
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi forces shut streets in Baghdad and placed snipers on rooftops on Friday before a protest by followers of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr against a pact allowing U.S. troops to remain for three more years.
Indian shares turn negative after being up 4 pct (Reuters)
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 22:00
MUMBAI (Reuters) – India's main share index briefly turned negative on Friday afternoon as foreign funds sold after the market had climbed 4.4 percent in the morning, traders said.
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