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Assad vows to ‘live and die’ in Syria
Syrian president rejects calls for him to seek exile, warning that foreign intervention will have global consequences.
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Al-Assad vows to ‘live and die’ in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made an ominous threat against foreign intervention, saying it would have a “domino impact” on the world.
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Rajoy vows no bailout without lower yields
Mr Rajoy made the comments in spite of the ECB reiterating that it has no plan to set an explicit yield target in the event of a bond-buying programme
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Kuwait opposition vows to defy ban on rally
Government threatens to use force if necessary as opponents renew demand for new electoral law to be repealed.
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Obama vows relief for Sandy victims
President Barack Obama vows that the country will support victims of Sandy and will help them get back on their feet.
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Kuwait opposition vows to boycott elections
Opposition says it will boycott parliamentary polls and calls for protest march to denounce changes to the election law.
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Romney vows jobs as Obama acknowledges debate loss
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney tried to win Ohio voters Wednesday by promising new jobs, while President Barack Obama urged his supporters to stay focused even though he acknowledged losing his first debate because he…
Cameron vows to get Britain ‘on the rise’
PM emphasises ‘painful decisions’ he has had to take on the economy and pledges UK will not ‘join the slide’ faced by ‘old powers’
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Sandusky professes innocence, vows to fight
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Jerry Sandusky professed his innocence and vowed to continue fighting his child molestation conviction in a recorded statement broadcast on the eve of his sentencing Tuesday, a possible preview of remarks he was expected to make…
Venezuela’s Chavez vows ‘better’ presidency
President Hugo Chavez pledges to work with the country’s opposition after being re-elected for a fourth term in office.
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Romney vows US renewal; Obama has big money month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening the campaign’s last month, Mitt Romney ticked off indicators of economic misery Saturday night to suggest that a drop in unemployment hasn’t reversed what ails the nation. President Barack Obama’s campaign and Democrats posted an impressive…
Syria vows to ‘crush’ rebels, launches new attacks
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s military will “crush” armed rebels, President Bashar Assad’s defense minister warned Saturday, as the regime shelled rebel positions in two cities and near the Lebanese border in a widening offensive.
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Iran vows to ‘retaliate if attacked by Israel
Iran’s envoy reacting to Israeli PM’s remarks says his country is “strong enough” and “reserves full right” to hit back.
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Japan vows no compromise on islands row
Yoshihiko Noda, Japan’s prime minister, says the islands are an integral part of the country’s territory.
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Clegg vows to block more spending cuts
Lib Dem leader says it is better to spread cuts over a longer period, lasting well into next parliament. He argues rich will have to pay ’fair share’
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Iran vows to hit US bases if Israel strikes
US bases in Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain will be targets if Israel attacks Iran, senior military official says.
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Honoring dead from Libya, Obama vows to ‘stand fast’
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Maryland (Reuters) – President Barack Obama vowed on Friday to “stand fast” against violent anti-American protests sweeping the Muslim world as he honored the return of the remains of the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans…
Obama vows to track down ambassador’s killers, tightens security
WASHINGTON/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – President Barack Obama branded the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans as “outrageous” on Wednesday and vowed to track down the perpetrators, while ordering a tightening of diplomatic security worldwide.…
UK will support Iraq, vows Hague
The UK will “support” Iraq on “its path to stability”, promises Foreign Secretary William Hague as he arrives in the country on his first official visit.
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Deutsche vows shake-up of bank culture
Top managers to qualify for bonuses only after five years, and lose rights to interim payments and €4.5bn to be trimmed from operating costs
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