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Violent Protests in Nigeria Over Election Results

Partial results from highly contested state elections appeared to hand most of the victories to the governing People?s Democratic Party.
New York Times - April 15, 2007
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CNN	Cheney: Dems likely to back down on war spending
	Vice President Dick Cheney says he is "willing to bet" that Democratic lawmakers will back down and approve a war-spending bill that doesn't call for U.S. troops to leave Iraq. A top Democratic leader shot back that Cheney has lost all public credibility. CNN - April 15, 2007

New Jersey Governor Has Minor Lung Procedure

Gov. Jon S. Corzine is expected to continue breathing with the help of a ventilator until at least tomorrow.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Specter Hopes for Deal on White House Testimony

Senator Arlen Specter expressed optimism about a deal for officials to discuss the firings of eight U.S. attorneys.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Fierce Storm Drenches East Coast

The storm forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights at area airports. There were fears of flooding in coastal and inland river areas.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Russian Police Break Up Protest in St. Petersburg

Riot police officers rounded up and arrested protesters and their leaders at an opposition rally in a chaotic street scene.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Resume Meetings

It was the first of a series of biweekly meetings agreed to by the leaders during Condoleezza Rice?s trip to the region.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Bombs Kill 34 in Baghdad in Spite of Crackdown

Also, two British servicemen were killed when two troop-carrying helicopters crashed northwest of Baghdad in a mission before dawn.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Sallie Mae, Mired in Controversy Over Loans, Is Under Siege

The political and economic uncertainty surrounding the company has caused its stock to plunge and made it a takeover target.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Suitors Raise Bid for Clear Channel

Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners have proposed raising their $26 billion offer for the nation?s largest radio company.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

I.R.S. Audits Middle Class More Often, More Quickly

The I.R.S. has nearly tripled audits of tax returns filed by people making $25,000 to $100,000 since 2000, as part of a broad change in audit strategy.
New York Times - April 15, 2007

Health 'should be top priority'

Health should be made the top priority for government funds, a survey says.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

'Double blow' for autistic pupils

Autistic children from ethnic minorities face a double discrimination in education, campaigners say.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Call for sentencing policy review

The retired head of the Scottish Prison Service calls for a sentencing review with prisons at record levels.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

M20 chaos after roadwork delay

Motorists are left stranded for hours in the heat by over-running engineering works on the M20 in Kent.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Ecuador leader heads for vote win

Exit polls in Ecuador suggest voters have backed President Rafael Correa's plan for a political overhaul.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Chelsea to meet United in cup final

Chelsea's Michael Ballack grabs the winner in an enthralling FA Cup semi-final win over a battling Blackburn.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Cricket: Irish beat Bangladesh

Ireland claim the scalp of a second Test-playing nation at the World Cup as they defeat Bangladesh by 74 runs in Barbados.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Browne to face MPs on Iran crew

Defence Secretary Des Browne faces MPs over the decision to allow Royal Navy personnel held by Iran to sell their stories
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Pope Benedict celebrated at 80

As Pope Benedict XVI turns 80 the BBC's Peter Gould reflects on the first two years of his papacy.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

Iraq cleric 'in Cabinet walkout'

Radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr will withdraw his Cabinet ministers from Iraq's coalition government, officials say.
BBC News - April 15, 2007

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