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Byline 1. Obama urges focus on Afghanistan ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 515 No 2. Pitfalls for Obama on world tour ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 692 No 3. Obama urges focus on Afghanistan ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 515 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 4. Pitfalls for Obama on world tour ABC News: McCain Camp: Obama 'Wrong' on Iraq (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 692 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 5. US attends historic Iran meeting Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 497 No 6. US sets nuclear deadline for Iran Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 536 No 7. Iran hopeful about US 'approach' Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 461 No 8. PM to warn Iran in Knesset speech Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 80 No 9. US attends historic Iran meeting Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 497 No 10. US sets nuclear deadline for Iran Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 536 Yes 11. Iran hopeful about US 'approach' Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 461 Yes 12. PM to warn Iran in Knesset speech Iran nuclear talks stall over demand to freeze uranium enrichment (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 80 No 13. Pope meets clergy abuse victims Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 294 No 14. Pope sorry for priests' sex abuse Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 505 No 15. Pope warns of 'spiritual desert' Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 405 No 16. Pope meets clergy abuse victims Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 294 Yes 17. Pope sorry for priests' sex abuse Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 505 No 18. Pope warns of 'spiritual desert' Pope meets with clergy abuse victims in Australia (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 405 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 19. Batman film takes a record $155m 'Dark Knight' has record opening (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 94 Yes 20. Batman film takes a record $155m 'Dark Knight' has record opening (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 94 Yes, Yes 21. US seeks 'time horizon' on Iraq Obama pledges aid, military support to Afghanistan (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 246 No 22. US seeks 'time horizon' on Iraq Obama pledges aid, military support to Afghanistan (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 246 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 23. Funerals for Hezbollah militants Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 406 Yes 24. Funerals for Hezbollah militants Peres to Goldwasser and Regev families: All of Israel is hurting with you (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 406 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 25. What is the future of the Church? Anglican Bishops Meet in Canterbury (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 288 No 26. Will the conference bring communion? Anglican Bishops Meet in Canterbury (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 708 Yes 27. Church 'wounded' over gay boycott Anglican Bishops Meet in Canterbury (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 211 Yes 28. What is the future of the Church? Anglican Bishops Meet in Canterbury (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 288 Yes 29. Will the conference bring communion? Anglican Bishops Meet in Canterbury (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 708 Yes 30. Church 'wounded' over gay boycott Anglican Bishops Meet in Canterbury (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 211 Yes 31. Al-Qaeda 'may be shifting focus' In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 231 No 32. Al-Qaeda 'may be shifting focus' In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 231 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 33. Gore challenges US to ditch oil Appealing to Bloggers’ Influence, Gore Asks for Help in Promoting Energy Challenge (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 517 Yes 34. Gore challenges US to ditch oil Appealing to Bloggers’ Influence, Gore Asks for Help in Promoting Energy Challenge (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 517 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 35. Can trade marathon reach the finish? U.S. trade chief cautiously optimistic on WTO talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1094 No 36. World trade deal 'within reach' U.S. trade chief cautiously optimistic on WTO talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 636 No 37. Fresh push in global trade talks U.S. trade chief cautiously optimistic on WTO talks (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 435 Yes, Yes 38. Can trade marathon reach the finish? U.S. trade chief cautiously optimistic on WTO talks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 1094 Yes, Yes, Yes 39. World trade deal 'within reach' U.S. trade chief cautiously optimistic on WTO talks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 636 No 40. Fresh push in global trade talks U.S. trade chief cautiously optimistic on WTO talks (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 435 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 41. Betancourt in plea to Farc rebels Colombians march, Shakira sings, to demand release of rebel-held hostages (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 346 Yes, Yes 42. Colombia dares to dream of peace Colombians march, Shakira sings, to demand release of rebel-held hostages (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 525 Yes 43. Betancourt in plea to Farc rebels Colombians march, Shakira sings, to demand release of rebel-held hostages (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 346 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 44. Colombia dares to dream of peace Colombians march, Shakira sings, to demand release of rebel-held hostages (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 525 Yes, Yes 45. Car restrictions begin in Beijing To avoid Olympic smog, Beijing limits traffic :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Beijing 2008 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 307 Yes 46. Car restrictions begin in Beijing To avoid Olympic smog, Beijing limits traffic :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Beijing 2008 (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 307 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 47. Oil price drop in volatile market Oil markets looking for signs of bubble burst as crude ends week at US$128.88 (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 295 No 48. Oil price drop in volatile market Oil markets looking for signs of bubble burst as crude ends week at US$128.88 (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 295 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 49. Sunni bloc rejoins Iraqi cabinet U.S. Forces Kill Relatives of Iraqi Governor (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 271 Yes 50. Sunni bloc rejoins Iraqi cabinet U.S. Forces Kill Relatives of Iraqi Governor (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 271 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 51. Citigroup posts another big loss Citigroup's $2.5-billion loss is smaller than expected (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 296 Yes 52. Citigroup posts another big loss Citigroup's $2.5-billion loss is smaller than expected (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 296 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 53. China loses WTO car parts dispute Western Olympic Ads Cheerlead for China (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 246 Yes 54. China loses WTO car parts dispute Western Olympic Ads Cheerlead for China (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 246 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 55. India set for key nuclear debate India set for key nuclear debate (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 264 Yes 56. India lobbies on nuclear safety India set for key nuclear debate (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 425 Yes, Yes 57. deals and jailbirds India set for key nuclear debate (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 743 No 58. India set for key nuclear debate India set for key nuclear debate (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/21/2008 264 Yes, Yes 59. India lobbies on nuclear safety India set for key nuclear debate (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 425 Yes, Yes, Yes 60. deals and jailbirds India set for key nuclear debate (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 743 Yes, Yes, Yes 61. Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 604 Yes 62. Mid East deal possible, says PM Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 512 Yes 63. Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 604 Yes, Yes 64. Mid East deal possible, says PM Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 512 Yes 65. PM calls for Iraq hostage release British hostage in Iraq reportedly commits suicide (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 721 Yes, Yes 66. PM calls for Iraq hostage release British hostage in Iraq reportedly commits suicide (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 721 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 67. Air show profits West businesses Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 438 Yes, Yes, Yes 68. Air show profits West businesses Aviation industry shows green efforts at Farnborough (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/20/2008 438 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 69. Zimbabwe introduces Z$100bn note Rivals in Zimbabwe Nearing Talks After Mbeki Intervenes (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 292 Yes 70. Zimbabwe introduces Z$100bn note Rivals in Zimbabwe Nearing Talks After Mbeki Intervenes (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/19/2008 292 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes 71. Aid workers seized in Afghanistan Somalia aid-worker attacks jeopardizing relief (summary from multiple countries, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 198 Yes, Yes 72. Aid workers seized in Afghanistan Somalia aid-worker attacks jeopardizing relief (summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English) 07/18/2008 198 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes blaster@cs.columbia.edu