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North American Anglicans to split

Traditionalist Anglicans are to formally announce that they are setting up a new Church in the US and Canada.

Bid to scrap Polanski sex charge

Lawyers for the director, Roman Polanski, ask a US court to dismiss a 30-year-old charge of unlawful sex with a minor.

Chavez plans February referendum

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez says he expects a fresh referendum in February on a move allowing him to stand for re-election.

Republican wins key Senate race

US Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss wins re-election in Georgia, dashing the Democrats' hopes of a "super-majority".

US ‘warned India’ about attacks

The US warned India about a possible threat before last week's Mumbai attacks, US media reports say.

US carmakers in new bail-out plea

US carmakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler present their new cost-cutting plans to Congress.

Man charged over Hudson killings

The brother-in-law of actress Jennifer Hudson is charged with murdering three of her relatives including her seven-year-old nephew.

Turnover

Who will fill the new political vacancies in the US?

Brazil banker jailed for bribery

A leading Brazilian banker, Daniel Dantas, is sentenced to 10 years in prison for offering police a $1m bribe.

California ‘faces budget crisis’

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal emergency, ordering lawmakers to fix a huge budget gap.


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