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Leading The News
Dubai Debt Woes May Mean Wider Problem . . . Fueling concern that other countries and institutions could be in trouble too. New York Times
Russia Suspects Blast Derailed Train . . . Officials treating crash of an express train in which at least 25 people were killed as a possible act of terrorism. BBC
Obama to Seek Foreign Troops . . . Will need some 5,000-10,000 to get to 40,000 goal sought by Afghanistan commanders. Christian Science Monitor
Politics
Bloomberg Spent $102M to Win Third Term . . . Record tab for a campaign bought the New York City mayor a narrow victory.
Associated Press
From Shadow to Limelight for Governor's Wife . . . South Carolina’s first lady reacts to husband’s infidelity by building up herself and her career. New York Times
National Security
White House Says Iran May Face Sanctions . . . Citing censure by IAEA, White House says world is moving toward sanctions on Iran.
McClatchy Newspapers
Iraqi Leaders Close to Election Deal . . . Awaiting approval from Kurdish officials on a deal that would allow elections in February. Washington Post
Militia Return to Basra . . . Though not as active as before, they're targeting Iraqis who helped the British. The London Times
Al Qaeda Sleeper Cells in Britain . . . Al-Qaeda terrorists are exploiting loose visa and immigration rules to enter Britain, the security services fear. The Daily Telegraph
Money
Toyota Recall Questioned . . . Toyota cites "floor mat entrapment" as cause of sudden acceleration, but another reason is possible: electronic throttles that have replaced mechanical systems. Los Angeles Times
Online Gambling Ban Delayed . . . Move will give Democrats chance to overturn law passed by GOP Congress.
Associated Press
On the Front lines of Black Friday . . . No matter whether it was snowing, raining or just dark - Americans came out for Black Friday sales. McClatchy Newspapers
Facebook's Feuding Founders . . . Film will chronicle relationship of two best friends who started Facebook and now don't talk.
The Independent
International
India Will Back Emissions Reductions . . . Word that India will roll out targets signals emerging consensus on a climate-change deal in Copenhagen.
Toronto Globe and Mail
Crowded Ferry Capsizes in Bangladesh . . . At least 28 bodies have been recovered and about 100 passengers are missing.
BBC
Sarkozy's Obama Problem . . . Michelle edges Carla for Elle style award, the latest annoyance for Sarkozy, who seems not to like the U.S. president. The London Times
You Must Also Know . . .
Is There a Risk to Swine Flu Vaccine? . . . The answer seems to be "no." But it's also, "No one really knows." Washington Post
Controllers Tried to Reach Wayward Flight . . . Pilots who overshot Minneapolis told the ground "company issues" had distracted them. Associated Press
DC Gay Marriage Bill Has Daylight . . . Ten of the D.C. council's 13 members co-sponsor bill legalizing gay marriage, and Mayor Adrian Fenty will sign it. Wall Street Journal
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