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at 13:37 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

Powerful 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island; no reports of injury, serious damage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported.

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at 13:34 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

Polish and German president visit former Nazi concentration camp

BERLIN - Poland's president and his German counterpart have jointly visited a former Nazi concentration camp outside Berlin.

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at 13:28 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

Administration recommends withholding funds to Mexico, citing human rights concerns

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The Obama administration says Mexico has met enough human rights requirements for the U.S. to release $36 million in previously withheld funds that were part of the $1.4 billion Merida Initiative.

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at 13:18 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

US rights group urges UN chief to secure release of Iranian women's rights activist

A human rights group is urging U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to secure the release of a prominent Iranian journalist and activist who goes on trial on Saturday.

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at 13:12 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

With ambitious 1-year deadline, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks must overcome major obstacles

WASHINGTON - Israel and the Palestinians have set a goal of reaching a final peace settlement within one year, a highly ambitious aim given past failures and future obstacles.

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at 12:45 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

French foreign minister says migrating Gypsies a problem for all Europe, not just France

MADRID - France's foreign minister says migrating Gypsy communities pose difficult issues for all of Europe and not just for France.

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at 12:42 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

8 killed in latest wave of forest fires in Russia following drought, record-high temperatures

MOSCOW - The latest wave of forest fires in Russia have killed eight people and injured 17, authorities said Friday.

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at 12:24 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

Guinea candidates commit to peaceful runoff vote amid fears of election violence

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - The two candidates facing off in Guinea's historic runoff election later this month say they'll respect its outcome.

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at 12:11 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

Israeli foreign minister says talks with Palestinians should focus on security, economy

NICOSIA, Cyprus - Israel's foreign minister says talks with the Palestinians should focus on security and economic issues, and aim at a long-term deal.

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at 12:07 on September 03, 2010, EDT.

Weeks of talks to form new Dutch ruling coalition following inconclusive elections collapse

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The Dutch government says talks among three parties to form a right-wing coalition have collapsed without agreement.

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