UK: NATO to offer 5,000 troops for Afghanistan

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says 10 NATO nations are ready to offer about 5,000 more troops for the war in Afghanistan.

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Bruni-Sarkozy says 'yes' to Woody film proposal

Woody Allen has successfully courted France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

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Rights group rejects Saudi witchcraft charges

An international human rights group has urged a Saudi court to overturn a death sentence imposed on a Lebanese man convicted of practicing witchcraft.

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Beijing Autos says will reevaluate Saab bid

The Chinese automaker that had joined with Koenigsegg Automotive AB in bidding to buy Saab said Wednesday it regrets the Swedish luxury sports car maker's decision to drop the deal and will reconsider its own stance.

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LSE first-half net profit drops 40 percent

The London Stock Exchange PLC posted a 40 percent drop in first-half earnings on Wednesday on the back of lower trading and warned that market conditions remain uncertain.

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Julie Andrews announces London concert

Julie Andrews is to perform in London, 30 years after her last appearance on the British stage.

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Pakistan charges 7 suspects in Mumbai attacks

Pakistani prosecutors charged seven men on Wednesday with planning and helping execute last year's Mumbai terror attacks.

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Berlusconi is named `Rockstar of the Year'

He's Italian premier, media mogul and one of the country's richest men. Now Silvio Berlusconi can add "Rockstar of the Year" to his caps.

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Detention of China dissident Liu Xiaobo extended

Chinese authorities have extended the detention of a jailed dissident writer for another two months, his lawyer said Wednesday.

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Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire

Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California.

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Cal St. Fullerton beats New Mexico St. 84-73

Aaron Thompson tied his career high with 22 points, Jacques Streeter added 20 and Cal State Fullerton overcame a 25-3 deficit to beat New Mexico State 84-73 Tuesday night.

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Toledo scores 15, Idaho tops Sacramento St. 75-61

Idaho's Luiz Toledo scored 15 points en route to a 75-61 victory over Sacramento State on Tuesday.

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Charlotte holds off Hofstra 80-72

Shamari Spears scored 26 points to lead Charlotte to an 80-72 victory over Hofstra on Tuesday night.

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Braswell hits 4 FTs to lift Yale over Elon 69-65

Porter Braswell made four free throws and had a key steal in the final 13 seconds to lift Yale to a 69-65 victory over Elon on Tuesday night.

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Louisiana-Monroe beats Grambling State 76-66

Lawrence Gilbert scored 18 points and Dynile Forbes added 17 to lead Louisiana-Monroe past Grambling State 76-66 on Tuesday night.

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Lafayette holds off Hartford 86-82

Jared Mintz had his fourth career double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Lafayette hold off a hard-charging Hartford team 86-82 on Tuesday night.

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Texas-San Antonio beats Fairleigh Dickinson 75-61

Morris Smith IV scored 14 points to lead five Texas-San Antonio players in double figures as the Roadrunners defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 75-61 on Tuesday night.

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Alabama-Birmingham beats Troy 77-59

Elijah Millsap scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help Alabama-Birmingham to a 77-59 win over Troy on Tuesday night.

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No. 20 Illinois uses late run to beat Wofford

Demetri McCamey scored 21 points and No. 20 Illinois used a second-half run to beat Wofford 78-64 in the Las Vegas Invitational on Tuesday night.

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Northwestern St. beats Houston Baptist 92-61

Devon Baker scored 21 points to lead four Northwestern State players in double figures as the Demons beat Houston Baptist 92-61 on Tuesday night.

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2 Chicago officers punished after G-20 photo probe

A Chicago police spokesman says two high-ranking officers have been reprimanded after a video surfaced that showed officers posing with a handcuffed suspect at the G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh.

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Wesley has 19 as Utah State tops Idaho State 77-44

Tai Wesley scored 19 points and shot 8 of 11 from the field as Utah State ran past Idaho State 77-44 Tuesday night.

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Wisseh leads Long Island U past St. Peters 77-71

Jaytornah Wisseh scored 28 points and Long Island held off St. Peters 77-71 on Tuesday night.

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Ellis, Morrow lead Warriors past Mavericks 111-103

Monta Ellis scored a season-high 37 points, Anthony Morrow added a season-best 27 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors ended Dallas' five-game winning streak with a 111-103 victory over the injury-depleted Mavericks on Tuesday night.

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Wizards edge 76ers 108-107 after owner's death

Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.

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