In the opening weeks of the Republican presidential race, Rick Santorum came across as a prickly, exasperated figure on the fringe of the debate stage, spending much of his airtime complaining about the lack of attention from the moderators. Read full article > >
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Rick Santorum has honed his image along the GOP campaign trail
The Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, appears on the map featured in the opening titles of the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time on New Year’s Day.
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EastEnders’ Olympic Park marker
Afghan President Hamid Karzai say he would back the opening of a Taliban liaison office in Qatar if it would help towards peace.
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Karzai backs Taliban Qatar plan
For the opening of a store on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, Apple has gone to extremes to ensure secrecy. The behavior has perplexed and infuriated officials in the California city.
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Secrecy surrounds new Apple store
More than 10,000 people have auditioned to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organisers say.
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10,000 vie for 2012 ceremony role
North Carolina had the hot hand in the opening half. The top-ranked Tar Heels couldn’t get anything going in the second.
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Top-Ranked Tar Heels Stunned by UNLV, 90-80
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai called Wednesday on elders assembled for a national conference to help create a fair framework for relations with the U.S. and find a path to peace for the turbulent country. Karzai spoke at the opening of a “loya jirga,” or grand council, which will discuss a proposed strategic partnership with the United States that would oversee the American military presence here as troops draw down, as well as possible peace talks with the Taliban. Read full article > >
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Karzai urges Afghan elders as loya jirga starts to help create framework for relations with US
Stocks steadied Thursday in Europe and were poised for a lift at the opening bell on Wall Street, after Italy managed a successful offering of debt securities.
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Debt Sale in Italy Steadies Markets
Hosts New Zealand launch their bid for a first World Cup title since 1987 with a comfortable victory over Tonga in the opening match of the 2011 tournament.
Tiger Woods returns to major action at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Georgia, while Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy are paired together for the opening rounds.
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Live text – US PGA Championship
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure receives a back-dated ban of six months for failing a drugs test, meaning he will miss the opening weeks of next season.
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Kolo Toure banned for six months
Late wickets for Graeme Swann and James Anderson give England a much-needed boost after Sri Lanka make a strong start to the opening Test in Cardiff.
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England made to toil by Sri Lanka
A look at some of the stars and filmmakers at the opening night of the Cannes International Film Festival.
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ArtsBeat: Opening Night at Cannes
US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner urges China to boost domestic spending at the opening of a bilateral summit in Washington.
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US calls on China to spend more
US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner urges China to boost domestic spending at the opening of a bilateral summit in Washington.
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US calls on China to spend more
Rick Santorum has honed his image along the GOP campaign trail
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