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Colombia says will not be provoked by Venezuela
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia will not be provoked into armed conflict with Venezuela despite its neighbor's aggressive rhetoric and dynamiting of two border bridges, Colombia's defense minister said on Friday. Full Article
EU names Belgian PM Van Rompuy as first president
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy, who is little known outside his own country, as the bloc's first president on Thursday to lead efforts to make it more influential on the world stage. Full Article | Video
Haider’s heirs disown troubled Hypo bank
The Austrian province that enjoyed a big payout from the part sale of Hypo Group Alpe Aldria during the reign of hard-right leader Joerg Haider now refuses to put more cash into the ailing bank. Full Article | Comments [0]
Obama to host Singh
Nov 20 - President Barack Obama will host his first state visit when he meets India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Play Video
India's attack on Maoists troubles European aid body
By Nita Bhalla
NEW DELHI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - India's plans to launch a major offensive against Maoist rebels in the country's heartlands could jeopardise much-needed humanitarian operations in the impoverished area, the European Commission has warned.
Government officials have signalled that an assault against insurgents is imminent in the central state of Chhattisgarh -- the epicentre of violence between Maoist fighters, security forces and pro-government militias since 2005.
