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	Tsunami News   2/27/2009 Thousands displaced in Indonesia as quake toll hits six (AFP). AFP - Six people were killed and some 10,000 displaced by the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island this week, officials said Tuesday. Indonesia quake toll rises to six, more than 150 injured (AFP). AFP - The death toll from a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has risen to six with more than 150 people injured, officials said Tuesday. Indonesia quake kills 4, buildings collapse (AP). AP - A powerful earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia on Monday, killing at least four people, damaging hundreds of homes and briefly triggering a region-wide tsunami warning, officials said as they surveyed the damage. Indonesia quake kills at least 4, tears down houses (Reuters). Reuters - A powerful earthquake struck an area off Indonesia's northern Sulawesi early on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring nearly 60 after hundreds of houses collapsed, a disaster official said. Local tsunami warning issued following Indonesia quake: US (AFP). AFP - On the heels of a major 7.5-strength earthquake in Indonesia, US officials issued a tsunami warning Sunday for the area within 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of the earthquake's center. Major earthquake jolts Indonesia: USGS (AFP). AFP - A major 7.5-strength earthquake jolted the region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, the US Geological Survey reported Sunday.

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Blast Rocks Crowded Market in Northwest Pakistan. A suicide bomber apparently targeting an anti-Taliban mayor struck the town of Adazai Sunday, killing the mayor and at least eight others, police said.
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Mickelson holds off Els to win HSBC Champions. Phil Mickelson has won the HSBC Champions by rallying past a familiar foe, only it wasn't Tiger Woods.
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Collaros' 480 yards keep No. 5 Cincy unbeaten. Zach Collaros threw for 480 yards and a touchdown Saturday night, ran for two more scores and led a clinching touchdown drive in the closing minutes of a wild 47-45 victory over Connecticut that let Cincinnati match the best start in its history.
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Kyle Busch extends Texas Motor Speedway Nationwide run, nears sweep. Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first.
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India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India, 1:15:38 AM.

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Militants object to judge's remark comparing them to Kasab. "Ajmal Kasab is your brother, you all are of the same clan but now you are not owning him," were the remarks attributed to the Delhi judge.
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Dalai Lama arrives in Tawang. Aware of the mounting tension between India and China, the Dalai Lama is unlikely to make any political statement during his visit.
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Fedor Emelianenko cuts down Brett Rogers in Round 2. One right hand was all it took for Fedor Emelianenko to disconnect Brett Rogers from his senses on Saturday.
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California RB Jahvid Best leaves game after scary fall. California tailback Jahvid Best has been carted off the field after he landed on the back of his head when he leapt more than 5 feet in the air and flipped over a defender to score a touchdown in the second quarter against Oregon State on Saturday night.
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India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India, 11:15:12 PM.

Law ministry has no details of Moily's travel expenses. No information is available on the travel expenses of the law minister and the total cost incurred during the travel and stay, the ministry said in reply to a RTI application.
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Enforcement Directorate summons Madhu Koda. Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda for interrogation on November 11. Apollo hospital said Koda would be released by afternoon.
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NYT > World, 11:15:07 PM.

All Afghan War Options by Obama Aides Said to Call for More Troops. The president has apparently rejected the most extreme choices being discussed on troop levels in the eight-year-old war.
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