Putin discounts calls for election review
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discounted calls for a review of the disputed December 4 parliamentary elections that have sparked widespread protests and calls for reform.
World 'dangerously unprepared' for future disasters
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The world is "dangerously unprepared" for future disasters because rich nations are not doing enough, warns the international development secretary.
Pakistan disputes U.S. findings on deadly airstrike
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Pakistan's government has formally disputed the findings of a U.S. investigation into a November airstrike that killed 24 Pakistanis, saying the bombardment went on long after it reported its troops were under fire.
The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011
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The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.
China and Japan plan direct currency exchange agreement
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China and Japan have unveiled plans to promote direct exchange of their currencies in a bid to cut costs for companies and boost bilateral trade.
'Anonymous' hackers hit US security firm Stratfor
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The activist hacker group Anonymous says it has stolen thousands of emails, passwords and credit card details from a US-based security think-tank.
Pakistani politician Khan gains momentum
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Thousands of supporters rallied Sunday behind cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, who said he wanted to root out corruption and ensure rich and poor alike prosper in Pakistan.
