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Australian teenager sets off on round-the-world voyage

October 18, 2009 on 5:20 am | In Asia-Pacific | Comments Off A 16-year-old Australian girl begins an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo and non-stop around the world.

Pakistan army continues assault

October 18, 2009 on 4:53 am | In South Asia | Comments Off The Pakistan army continues its long-awaited offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan for a second day.

Canadians intercept migrant ship

October 18, 2009 on 4:30 am | In Americas | Comments Off A ship carrying 76 migrants has been seized off Canada's Pacific coast in a case of suspected human smuggling, officials say.

Botswana ruling party wins poll

October 18, 2009 on 3:10 am | In Africa | Comments Off Botswana's governing party wins election held during a deep recession in the world's largest diamond producer.

Soft power

October 18, 2009 on 2:47 am | In Americas | Comments Off How America's top diplomat approaches her job