China says 140 dead in Xinjiang riot, blames separatists

By Chris Buckley URUMQI, China (Reuters) - At least 140 people have been killed in rioting in China's northwestern Xinjiang region, with the government blaming exiled separatists for the traditionally Muslim area's worst case of unrest in years. Hundreds of people have... more

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Peerless Federer stands alone

By Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - In the end Andy Roddick, like the rest of Wimbledon, had no choice but to embrace the greatness of Roger Federer. In one of the most heart-stopping and unforgettable finals seen in a grand slam arena,... more

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TSX dives on doubts about global recovery

By Nina Lex TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index was sharply lower on Monday morning as concerns about the pace of global economic recovery as well as weak commodity prices sent the resource-heavy index to its lowest level in more... more

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B.C. pipeline bomber gets bolder

EnCana workers were still repairing a wellhead damaged by the Canada Day explosive attack on their natural gas network when they heard a loud bang Saturday afternoon. Less than a kilometre away they found a section of 30-centimetre pipeline that had... more

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Khamenei warns West not to interfere in Iran

By Parisa Hafezi TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Western countries on Monday against interfering in Iranian affairs after its disputed presidential election, state television reported. Iranian authorities accuse the West, particularly the United States and Britain, of... more

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