Finnish PM unharmed after attack

A MAN wielding a knife has tried to attack Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen in the southwestern town of Turku, but was swiftly arrested by police, the prime minister's office says. "Prime Minister Katainen's security men have apprehended...

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Final US debate to focus on foreign policy

EDS: Debate starts at noon AEDT on Tuesday By Steven Hurst WASHINGTON, Oct 22 AP - Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney will tangle over foreign policy in their final presidential debate, with both candidates still looking for a breakout...

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Greek deficit, debt worse than thought

GREECE'S national statistics agency has revised upwards the country's 2011 deficit and public debt figures, which will likely further complicate efforts to meet fiscal targets set by international creditors for bailout aid. According to the...

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Sri Lanka seeks help on Aust-bound trawler

SRI Lanka's police have sought help from Interpol to track down a fishing trawler stolen by its own crew in a bid to illegally transport asylum seekers to Australia. A magistrate issued arrest warrants against the skipper and 13 others who staged...

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11-year-old in US court on manslaughter

AN 11-year-old US girl charged with juvenile manslaughter in the death of a three-month-old baby has entered a "no answer" plea. The girl bit her nails and looked down during the hearing in Maine on Monday. Her other plea choices were "admission"...

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Man charged following Springwood brawl

A MAN has been charged over an assault west of Sydney that left a man in hospital with serious head injuries. Police allege the assault took place outside a hotel in Springwood about 8.45pm (AEDT) on Saturday. It's alleged a 22-year-old man...

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US has 'zero' influence on Mideast: Carter

FORMER US president Jimmy Carter says Washington has "zero" influence over Israel and the Palestinians to resolve their decades-long conflict, and its sway has dropped to the lowest level in 45 years. Speaking on a tour of east Jerusalem with...

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