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North Korea launches rocket, U.N. to hold emergency meeting

North Korea launches rocket, U.N. to hold emergency meeting

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North Korea fired a long-range rocket on Sunday, provoking international outrage and prompting the U.N. Security Council to call an emergency meeting.

Skype downloads on iPhone soar; FCC called in to oversee regulations

Skype downloads on iPhone soar; FCC called in to oversee regulations

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The recent release of Skype for Apple's iPhone has proved popular among users as the application has already been downloaded more than a million times, but has caused concerns from AT&T, the iPhone's exclusive carrier.

Obama Hails Result of NATO Summit

Obama Hails Result of NATO Summit

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U.S. President Barack Obama has hailed the results of the just ended NATO summit on the French-German border. Both the president and his proposals for Afghanistan received a warm welcome from the alliance.

North Korea skips first missile launch chance

North Korea skips first missile launch chance

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The first window in North Korea's five-day satellite launch plan has passed with no sign of a blast-off. A South Korean expert said conditions in the launch area were not ideal, with "somewhat strong" winds and cloud.

London police arrest 122 after G20 violence

London police arrest 122 after G20 violence

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Around 85 people were arrested on Wednesday after repeatedly clashing with police in the narrow streets of London's financial quarter on what protesters designated "Financial Fools Day."

Rocket Fuel Chemical Found in Baby Formula

Rocket Fuel Chemical Found in Baby Formula

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When a parent puts a bottle of baby formula to a child's lips, the parent might not know exactly what ingredients are in that thick, nutritionally packed mix. But rocket fuel? That's not an ingredient many expect to find.