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Byline 1. Key US mortgage lender collapses Fretting over Fannie and Freddie: Investors nervously await action to help mortgage giants (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 572 No 2. US moves to bolster lending firms Fretting over Fannie and Freddie: Investors nervously await action to help mortgage giants (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 652 Yes 3. The importance of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Fretting over Fannie and Freddie: Investors nervously await action to help mortgage giants (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 487 No 4. Key US mortgage lender collapses Fretting over Fannie and Freddie: Investors nervously await action to help mortgage giants (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 572 Yes, Yes 5. US moves to bolster lending firms Fretting over Fannie and Freddie: Investors nervously await action to help mortgage giants (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 652 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 6. The importance of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Fretting over Fannie and Freddie: Investors nervously await action to help mortgage giants (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 487 No 7. Israeli doubts over Syria peace Israeli doubts over Syria peace (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 1191 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 8. Israeli doubts over Syria peace Israeli doubts over Syria peace (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 1191 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 9. China 'is fuelling war in Darfur' ABC News: Darfur Genocide Warrant for Sudan Pres. (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 1296 Yes 10. Judicial noose tightens around Bashir ABC News: Darfur Genocide Warrant for Sudan Pres. (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 622 No 11. Sudan angered by genocide claims ABC News: Darfur Genocide Warrant for Sudan Pres. (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 795 No 12. China 'is fuelling war in Darfur' ABC News: Darfur Genocide Warrant for Sudan Pres. (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 1296 Yes, Yes 13. Judicial noose tightens around Bashir ABC News: Darfur Genocide Warrant for Sudan Pres. (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 622 Yes, Yes 14. Sudan angered by genocide claims ABC News: Darfur Genocide Warrant for Sudan Pres. (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 795 Yes, Yes 15. US suffers heavy Afghan losses ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 310 No 16. Militants breached US Afghan base ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 526 No 17. Pakistan fears over US air raids ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 656 No 18. Rebels blamed for Afghan attack ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 164 Yes 19. Pakistan 'behind Afghan attacks' ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 65 No 20. US suffers heavy Afghan losses ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 310 Yes, Yes 21. Militants breached US Afghan base ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 526 Yes, Yes 22. Pakistan fears over US air raids ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 656 Yes 23. Rebels blamed for Afghan attack ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 164 Yes 24. Pakistan 'behind Afghan attacks' ABC News: Pakistan Militants Focus Afghanistan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 65 No 25. Bush lifts offshore drilling ban Bush trumps Congress; Moves first on offshore drilling for oil (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 483 No 26. Bush lifts offshore drilling ban Bush trumps Congress; Moves first on offshore drilling for oil (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 483 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 27. Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 178 No 28. Iran and Israel's war of words Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 892 No 29. World 'would rue' attack on Iran Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 301 Yes 30. Barack Obama 'to visit West Bank' Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 192 Yes 31. Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 178 Yes, Yes, Yes 32. Iran and Israel's war of words Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 892 Yes, Yes 33. World 'would rue' attack on Iran Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 301 Yes, Yes 34. Barack Obama 'to visit West Bank' Iran 'to target Israel, US bases' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 192 Yes 35. Stella firm buys Budweiser brewer In $52 billion deal, InBev snags Anheuser-Busch and its marketing savvy - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 471 Yes 36. The Brazilian recipe for brewing success In $52 billion deal, InBev snags Anheuser-Busch and its marketing savvy - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 642 Yes 37. Stella firm buys Budweiser brewer In $52 billion deal, InBev snags Anheuser-Busch and its marketing savvy - (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 471 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 38. The Brazilian recipe for brewing success In $52 billion deal, InBev snags Anheuser-Busch and its marketing savvy - (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 642 Yes, Yes 39. New protection for US home buyers Fed adopts plan to curb shady mortgage practices (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 234 No 40. New protection for US home buyers Fed adopts plan to curb shady mortgage practices (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 234 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 41. US candidates make Latino appeals Obama tells blacks they must take responsibility (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 164 No 42. US candidates make Latino appeals Obama tells blacks they must take responsibility (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 164 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 43. Knife crime plans 'might just work' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 484 Yes, Yes, Yes 44. Knives fears out on the town Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 801 Yes 45. Hospital visits 'a soft option' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 698 No 46. Brown targets 'problem families' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 701 Yes 47. Shock tactics for knife carriers Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 855 No 48. Knife policy 'must start young' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 506 Yes 49. Youth crime plan to be unveiled Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 346 No 50. Knife crime plans 'might just work' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 484 Yes, Yes, Yes 51. Knives fears out on the town Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 801 Yes 52. Hospital visits 'a soft option' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 698 No 53. Brown targets 'problem families' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 701 Yes 54. Shock tactics for knife carriers Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 855 Yes 55. Knife policy 'must start young' Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 506 Yes 56. Youth crime plan to be unveiled Knife crime plans 'might just work' (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 346 No 57. Obama team decries cartoon image Obama campaign says New Yorker cartoon goes too far (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 402 No 58. Obama team decries cartoon image Obama campaign says New Yorker cartoon goes too far (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 402 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 59. Jolie doctor was nervous at birth Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie celebrate birth of the 'Brangelina' twins (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 243 No 60. Jolie doctor was nervous at birth Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie celebrate birth of the 'Brangelina' twins (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 243 Yes, Yes, Yes 61. Sydney overturns Pope protest law Pope welcomes world youth pilgrims to Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 250 Yes 62. Pope to apologise for sex scandal Pope welcomes world youth pilgrims to Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 603 Yes 63. Rows surround 'Catholic Woodstock' Pope welcomes world youth pilgrims to Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 767 No 64. Sydney overturns Pope protest law Pope welcomes world youth pilgrims to Australia (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 250 Yes, Yes, Yes 65. Pope to apologise for sex scandal Pope welcomes world youth pilgrims to Australia (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 603 Yes 66. Rows surround 'Catholic Woodstock' Pope welcomes world youth pilgrims to Australia (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 767 Yes 67. N Korea agrees to nuclear checks South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 388 Yes 68. New S Korea call for North talks South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 349 No 69. Pyongyang criticised over killing South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 375 Yes, Yes 70. South Korea to recall Japan envoy South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 343 Yes 71. N Korea agrees to nuclear checks South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 388 Yes 72. New S Korea call for North talks South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 349 Yes 73. Pyongyang criticised over killing South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 375 Yes, Yes, Yes 74. South Korea to recall Japan envoy South Korea Recalls Envoy to Japan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 343 Yes, Yes 75. Yahoo rejects new break-up offer Carl Icahn nominates nine Yahoo board directors to ensure Microsoft deal (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 237 No 76. Yahoo rejects new break-up offer Carl Icahn nominates nine Yahoo board directors to ensure Microsoft deal (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 237 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 77. Stage 10 as it happened Cavendish wins Tour's 8th stage; Kirchen retains lead (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 3367 No 78. Stage 10 as it happened Cavendish wins Tour's 8th stage; Kirchen retains lead (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 3367 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 79. EU farm subsidy 'errors persist' Aid Is a Bumper Crop for Farmers (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 526 Yes, Yes, Yes 80. EU farm subsidy 'errors persist' Aid Is a Bumper Crop for Farmers (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 526 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 81. Israel PM: Peace closer than ever Israel PM: Peace closer than ever (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 725 Yes, Yes 82. Dispute on Paris summit wording Israel PM: Peace closer than ever (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 566 Yes 83. Leaders mass for parade in Paris Israel PM: Peace closer than ever (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 391 Yes, Yes 84. Israel PM: Peace closer than ever Israel PM: Peace closer than ever (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 725 Yes, Yes, Yes 85. Dispute on Paris summit wording Israel PM: Peace closer than ever (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 566 Yes, Yes 86. Leaders mass for parade in Paris Israel PM: Peace closer than ever (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 391 Yes, Yes, Yes 87. Israel-Hezbollah swap 'this week' ABC News: Israel, Hezbollah to Swap Prisoners on Wed (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 233 No 88. Israel-Hezbollah swap 'this week' ABC News: Israel, Hezbollah to Swap Prisoners on Wed (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 233 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 89. Consoles look to hit their stride Microsoft to link with Netflix (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 1062 Yes, Yes 90. Consoles look to hit their stride Microsoft to link with Netflix (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 1062 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 91. In-form Perry seals Illinois win Bogey on 18 Can’t Keep Perry From Third Win in Five Starts (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 222 Yes, Yes, Yes 92. In-form Perry seals Illinois win Bogey on 18 Can’t Keep Perry From Third Win in Five Starts (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 222 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 93. PM 'regrets' Zimbabwe plan veto Blow as Russia and China veto Mugabe action (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 272 Yes 94. PM criticises UN Zimbabwe failure Blow as Russia and China veto Mugabe action (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 803 Yes 95. PM 'regrets' Zimbabwe plan veto Blow as Russia and China veto Mugabe action (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 272 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 96. PM criticises UN Zimbabwe failure Blow as Russia and China veto Mugabe action (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 803 Yes, Yes, Yes 97. Court cases sharpen Turkey divide ‘Anti-Islamist group’ charged with plotting military coup in Turkey (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 526 No 98. Court cases sharpen Turkey divide ‘Anti-Islamist group’ charged with plotting military coup in Turkey (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 526 Yes, Yes 99. Elite team renews Fossett search ABC News: Search for Adventurer Fossett to Resume (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 434 Yes 100. Elite team renews Fossett search ABC News: Search for Adventurer Fossett to Resume (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 434 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 101. Press Pack Reports Film review: WALL-E (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 276 Yes 102. Film review: WALL-E Film review: WALL-E (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 269 Yes, Yes 103. Press Pack Reports Film review: WALL-E (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 276 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 104. Film review: WALL-E Film review: WALL-E (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 269 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 105. Mediterranean union is launched Sarkozy asks Syria to help resolve Iran nuclear crisis (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 446 Yes, Yes, Yes 106. Leaders mass for parade in Paris Sarkozy asks Syria to help resolve Iran nuclear crisis (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 408 Yes, Yes, Yes 107. Mediterranean union is launched Sarkozy asks Syria to help resolve Iran nuclear crisis (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 446 Yes, Yes 108. Leaders mass for parade in Paris Sarkozy asks Syria to help resolve Iran nuclear crisis (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 408 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 109. Election hopefuls hit the streets Leave film tax credits on cutting-room floor - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 437 Yes 110. Election candidates in TV debate Leave film tax credits on cutting-room floor - (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 315 Yes, Yes 111. Election hopefuls hit the streets Leave film tax credits on cutting-room floor - (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/12/2008 437 Yes, Yes, Yes 112. Election candidates in TV debate Leave film tax credits on cutting-room floor - (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 315 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 113. Iraq faces dilemma over US troops Iraq faces dilemma over US troops (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 855 Yes, Yes 114. Iraq faces dilemma over US troops Iraq faces dilemma over US troops (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 855 Yes, Yes 115. Chambers case moved to Thursday Chambers wins at British trials, awaits judge's decision (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 836 Yes, Yes 116. Chambers case moved to Thursday Chambers wins at British trials, awaits judge's decision (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 836 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 117. Aston Villa make move for Bentley Aston Villa make move for Bentley 07/14/2008 316 Yes 118. Monday's gossip column Aston Villa make move for Bentley 07/14/2008 922 Yes, Yes, Yes 119. Stoke close in on keeper Carson Aston Villa make move for Bentley 07/14/2008 211 Yes, Yes, Yes 120. Sexuality stance 'embarrasses' Anglicans Gay American Bishop Gene Robinson accuses opponents of 'idolatry' -Times Online (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 521 Yes, Yes 121. Protest disrupts bishop's sermon Gay American Bishop Gene Robinson accuses opponents of 'idolatry' -Times Online (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 566 No 122. Sexuality stance 'embarrasses' Anglicans Gay American Bishop Gene Robinson accuses opponents of 'idolatry' -Times Online (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 521 Yes, Yes 123. Protest disrupts bishop's sermon Gay American Bishop Gene Robinson accuses opponents of 'idolatry' -Times Online (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/13/2008 566 Yes 124. Mexican cartels 'threaten state' Drug cartels ‘threaten’ Mexican democracy (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 353 No 125. Mexican cartels 'threaten state' Drug cartels ‘threaten’ Mexican democracy (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 353 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 126. Indians duped by air ticket scam Western Magazines Find a Receptive Audience in India (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 273 Yes 127. India left launch nuclear protest Western Magazines Find a Receptive Audience in India (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 125 Yes, Yes 128. IAEA sets date for India proposal Western Magazines Find a Receptive Audience in India (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 378 Yes, Yes 129. Indians duped by air ticket scam Western Magazines Find a Receptive Audience in India (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 273 Yes, Yes 130. India left launch nuclear protest Western Magazines Find a Receptive Audience in India (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/14/2008 125 Yes, Yes 131. IAEA sets date for India proposal Western Magazines Find a Receptive Audience in India (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/15/2008 378 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu