Turkey launches an investigation to find out why 13 babies have died in a
hospital over the weekend.

(EU) IZMIR, TURKEY (SEPTEMBER 21, 2008) CHA -
Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation after 13 new-born
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Outspoken Taro Aso becomes Japan's ruling party leader and front runner to
become the next prime minister.

TOKYO, JAPAN (SEPTEMBER 22, 2008) TV TOKYO -
Japan's ruling party chose outspoken nationalist Taro Aso by a
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With candidates appearing on daytime chat shows, campaign ads featuring
Britney Spears and Paris Hilton and topical comedy shows sending up the
nominees, "celebrity" has become a buzzword in the 2008 presidential
campaign.

DENVER, COLORADO, ...   more »

South African President Thabo Mbeki tells the nation that he has tendered
his resignation, plunging the country into political uncertainty.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA (SEPTEMBER 21, 2008) SABC-
South African President Thabo Mbeki told the nation ...   more »

NEWSWEEK COVER: King Henry Treasury Secretary Paulson on Taxpayer Bailout: 'It's Very Unpleasant for Me,

But It's a Lot More Attractive Than the Alternative'

The Former CEO of Goldman Sachs has Emerged as Investment Banker ...   more »

-South African President Thabo Mbeki is expected to hold a news
conference after he accepted on Saturday a demand from his own party to
resign, effectively ending a nine-year rule marked by economic prosperity but
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The world's largest beer festival, the annual Oktoberfest, opens in
the Bavarian capital of Munich for the 175th time where some six million
visitors from around the world are expected to down at least one ...   more »

A devastating attack on a five-star hotel in Islamabad kills at least 40
people and wounds nearly 250 more. Some of the injured describe what they saw
when a suicide truck bomber attacked the Marriott ...   more »