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Canadian Liberals hit new low in poll
TORONTO, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Canada's main opposition party, the Liberals, hit a new low in popularity of 24 percent in a poll published Saturday.
UC-Berkeley occupiers arrested, removed
UC-Berkeley occupiers arrested, removed
BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- University of California-Berkeley protesters who occupied a campus building to protest skyrocketing tuitions have been arrested and removed, observers said.
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Kidnappers demand $7M for yacht couple
LONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Somali kidnappers of a British yachting couple say they want $7 million for their release, the BBC reported Saturday.
Italians arrest 2 in Mumbai terror probe
BRESCIA, Italy, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Two Pakstani men suspected of helping terrorists carry out last year's attacks in Mumbai were arrested in Saturday Italy, authorities said.
China mine blast death kills 42
HARBIN, China, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A gas explosion at a mine in northeast China's Heilongjiang province killed at least 42 workers and left 66 missing Saturday, officials said.
Obama: U.S. to strive to increase exports
Obama: U.S. to strive to increase exports
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday his administration would strive to increase American exports to Asia-Pacific countries to create jobs back home.
Mutated H1N1 detected in Norway
OSLO, Norway, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The first two Norwegians to die of swine flu were carrying a mutated version of the H1N1 virus, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said Friday.
Missionary teacher killed on Yap
COLONIA, Micronesia, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A college student working as a Seventh-day Adventist volunteer in Micronesia was found dead, victim of an apparent attack during a morning run, the church said.
Station Fire investigation stalled
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Three months after the Station Fire burned thousands of acres in the hills above Los Angeles and killed two firefighters, investigators have no suspects.
Turkey suspicious of new EU president
Turkey suspicious of new EU president
ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The choice of Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as European Union president means Turkey is less likely to be accepted, a Turkish leader says.
Army general to head another Hasan probe
Army general to head another Hasan probe
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The commander of the U.S. Army in Europe is to investigate the accused Fort Hood shooter's years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Pentagon said Friday.
Police: Craigslist used for robbery
CHICAGO, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Three young Chicago men advertised televisions for sale on Craigslist and then robbed the would-be buyers, police said.
Hasan to have hearing in hospital
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood is to make his initial court appearance at a hearing in the hospital Saturday.
Family wants to delay woman's burial
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts veterinarian's family has asked a court to delay her burial because they doubt her husband's story that she killed herself in a Caribbean hotel.