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Moscow - Russia’s military successfully launched its Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the White Sea to hit a target in the Pacific thousands of miles away, the Russian Defence Ministry said Thursday.

Sydney - Australian shares gave up 3.3 per cent at the opening bell Thursday in response to the plunge on Wall Street.

Tel Aviv - Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz will demand a recount of Wednesday’s primary vote in Israel’s ruling Kadima party, supporters said early Thursday after he narrowed his gap behind front-runner Tzipi Livni.

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Tel Aviv - Israel’s ruling Kadima party began a electing a new leader Wednesday to replace discredited Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

Moscow - Russia’s FSB intelligence agency said Wednesday 10 rebel gunmen were killed in an early morning shoot-out in the Caucasus republic of Dagestan.

Paris - Car makers are preparing to showcase their latest creations mirroring the trend toward funky city cars and fuel efficient compact SUVs at the Paris Motor Show this year.

Paris - The day after Wall Street posted its worst loss since 2001, French shares were sharply down on Tuesday, with banks again pointing the way.

New York - The largest US investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc on Tuesday announced that third-quarter profits dropped 70 per cent to 845 million dollars, but stressed the company was doing better than its competitors.

Brussels - Croatia has made good progress, but still has much to do in the fields of judicial reform and competition before it can start European Union membership talks next year, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said Tuesday.