Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims pelted pillars symbolising the devil on the third day of the world’s largest annual pilgrimage, as the death toll from flash floods in the western Saudi city of Jeddah rose to 83.
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WonderCon 2008 in San Francisco not only was host to some great comic creators and events, but it was the gathering place of comic book podcasters. The guys from iFanboy were joined by Around Comics, I Read Comics and Comic Geek speak on a panel at the con. Here are the highlights.
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Caracas as part of a South America tour. He met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, whom he hailed a fellow anti-US 'brother' to discuss bilateral relations.
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An inquiry into Britain’s role in the Iraq war opened in London on Tuesday, with evidence from senior members of the UK’s defence establishment. Tony Blair, who will be the highlight of the inquiry, is due to give evidence after Christmas.
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Dubai has insisted that its suspension of debt repayments at government-owned Dubai World was "carefully planned" as global market stocks fell amid fears of a massive payment default.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency’s governing body voted on Friday to censure Iran for developing a secret uranium enrichment site. Hours later the White House warned Tehran that the world's patience was "limited".
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European banks were hit by concern about potential exposure to debt problems in Dubai on Thursday. Companies where Middle Eastern investors own big stakes also came under pressure.
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Brazil on Monday as part of a tour to countries who support Tehran’s diplomatic vision. Demonstrators from gay, religious and anti-racism rights groups gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in protest.
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Iranian haj pilgrims carried out a ritual protest without incident on Thursday as millions of Muslims amassed for the peak of the world’s largest annual pilgrimage.
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