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Iraqi PM al-Maliki arrives in Iran
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Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki arrived in Iran on Wednesday for
talks expected to focus on bilateral relations and improving the
security situation
in his wartorn nation.

Korean leaders to hold second-ever summit
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The leaders of North and South Korea, capitalizing on progress in
shutting down the North's nuclear program, plan to meet later this month
for the second-ever summit between the longtime foes, officials said
Wednesday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Il will host South Korean
President Roh Moo-hyun from Aug. 28-30 in Pyongyang, North Korea's
capital, South Korean presidential security adviser Baek Jong-chun told
reporters.

Heat alerts issued in South, Midwest
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Punishing hot and humid weather blanketed wide swaths of the nation
Tuesday, a pattern expected to continue through the weekend in parts of
the South and Midwest.

MONEY

Mattel identifies Chinese vendor behind recalled toys
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Mattel on Tuesday identified the Chinese vendor that made nearly 1
million Fisher-Price toys that were recalled last week because they may
contain lead.

# posted by John @ 8/08/2007 09:30:00 AM