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Today's articles from www.ft.com

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Mbeki leads talks over crisis in Harare Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 570 No
2. US steps up pressure for Mugabe sanctions Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 602 No
3. Crunch time for Tsvangirai’s strategy Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 273 No
4. Mugabe sworn in amid global censure Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 500 No
5. Tesco stops imports of Zimbabwe crops Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 436 No
6. Mbeki leads talks over crisis in Harare Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 570 No
7. US steps up pressure for Mugabe sanctions Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 602 No
8. Crunch time for Tsvangirai’s strategy Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 273 No
9. Mugabe sworn in amid global censure Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 500 No
10. Tesco stops imports of Zimbabwe crops Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 436 No
11. Kuwait plans for Iranian oil blockade Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 318 No
12. Saudis have no magic wand Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 667 Yes
13. Energy industry upheaval to benefit oil services Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 437 Yes
14. Kuwait plans for Iranian oil blockade Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 318 No
15. Saudis have no magic wand Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 667 Yes
16. Energy industry upheaval to benefit oil services Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 437 Yes
17. Pakistan on alert after Taliban warning Afghanistan: We'll send troops into Pakistan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World 06/29/2008 407 Yes
18. Israel approves prisoner swap with Hizbollah Hamas emboldened by Israel-Hezbollah swap :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 474 Yes
19. Israel approves prisoner swap with Hizbollah Hamas emboldened by Israel-Hezbollah swap :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 474 Yes
20. Poll dash in Brown’s backyard Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 503 Yes
21. A road that Brown dare not take Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 742 No
22. Poll dash in Brown’s backyard Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 503 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
23. A road that Brown dare not take Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 742 Yes
24. Discord marks EU power handover EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 709 Yes, Yes, Yes
25. Discord marks EU power handover EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 709 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
26. Britons wary of starting their own business Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 213 Yes
27. Asia markets continue losing streak Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 444 Yes
28. Asian inflation quickens despite growth fears Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 382 Yes
29. House prices fall for eighth straight month Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 90 Yes
30. Britons wary of starting their own business Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 213 Yes
31. Asia markets continue losing streak Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 444 Yes, Yes
32. Asian inflation quickens despite growth fears Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 382 Yes
33. House prices fall for eighth straight month Carpetright boss Lord Harris warns bad old days are back
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 90 Yes, Yes
34. Protesters clash with police in Mongolia High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 388 Yes, Yes
35. Mongolia election boost for mining High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 358 Yes, Yes
36. Protesters clash with police in Mongolia High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 388 Yes
37. Mongolia election boost for mining High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 358 Yes, Yes
38. Public believes business dodging taxes Chicagoans now paying nation's highest sales tax :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 336 Yes, Yes
39. Public believes business dodging taxes Chicagoans now paying nation's highest sales tax :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 336 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
40. iPhone to become available without contract AT&T to sell iPhone without contract
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 434 Yes, Yes
41. iPhone to become available without contract AT&T to sell iPhone without contract
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 434 Yes
42. Comment & analysis Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 416 Yes, Yes, Yes
43. Comment & analysis Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 396 Yes
44. Fears grow for Venezuelan banks Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 612 Yes
45. Comment & analysis Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 416 Yes, Yes, Yes
46. Comment & analysis Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 396 Yes, Yes
47. Fears grow for Venezuelan banks Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 612 Yes, Yes
48. Microsoft deal steps up rivalry with Google Microsoft deal steps up rivalry with Google 07/02/2008 340 Yes
49. Yahoo board sharpens attack on Icahn Microsoft deal steps up rivalry with Google 06/30/2008 376 Yes, Yes, Yes
50. Tories offer answer to West Lothian question Tories offer answer to West Lothian question
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 341 Yes, Yes, Yes
51. Tories offer answer to West Lothian question Tories offer answer to West Lothian question
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 341 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
52. Comment & analysis Court orders eBay to pay $61M for Louis Vuitton knockoffs
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 452 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
53. Comment & analysis Court orders eBay to pay $61M for Louis Vuitton knockoffs
(summary from United States, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 452 Yes, Yes, Yes




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