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Afghanistan hits back at U.N. and foreign criticism 6:42am EST

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan accused the United Nations on Saturday of intervening in the formation of President Hamid Karzai's next cabinet, less than a week into his new term.  Full Article

 
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U.S. Army gunman's act "impossible": grandfather 6:17am EST 

AL-BIREH, West Bank (Reuters) - The grandfather of a U.S. Army psychiatrist accused of shooting dead 13 people and wounding 30 others at a base in Texas said on Saturday he found it impossible to believe his grandson had committed the act.  Full Article  

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Canada October job losses reverse positive trend Friday, 6 Nov 2009 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada lost more jobs in October than even the gloomiest analyst had predicted, dashing hopes for a quick economic rebound and suggesting a recovery in the labor market may have gotten off to a false start.  Full Article  

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Mickelson takes Shanghai lead, sets up Tiger clash 4:26am EST 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson shot a third-round five-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead at the $7 million WGC-HSBC Champions on Saturday, setting up a rare head-to-head battle with Tiger Woods on the final day.  Full Article  

Joe Jackson seeks allowance from son's estate Friday, 6 Nov 2009 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joe Jackson, the elderly father of late pop star Michael Jackson, on Friday filed a court petition seeking an allowance from the singer's estate, saying his son had supported him for many years.  Full Article  

"Call of Duty" game shoots to make history Friday, 6 Nov 2009 

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget the buzz over the next "Twilight" film or James Cameron's "Avatar." The biggest entertainment hit of the holiday season may come on Tuesday, when "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" hits stores.  Full Article