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• Harris breaks down as Australia take two wickets (AFP)
• I overstepped the mark with umpire, says Ponting (AFP)
• Russian tycoon Khodorkovsky again found guilty (AP)
• Suspect package disabled at Greek embassy in Rome (Reuters)
• Ouattara backers end occupation of Paris embassy (Reuters)
• Clarification: Drug war story (AP)
• Iran to let families visit jailed German reporters (AP)
• We were fantastic, says Arsenal ace Fabregas (AFP)
• Rugby ace Wilkinson's new deal threatens England future (AFP)
• Icy rain, blackouts paralyze Moscow airports (AP)
• British court holds 9 on US Embassy terror plot (AP)
• Explosions rock Serbian munitions factory (AP)
• Russian leaders argue about Soviet model (AP)
• Package bomb found at Greek embassy in Italy (AP)
• Estonia's euro joy dampened by EU debt crisis (AP)
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Harris breaks down as Australia take two wickets (AFP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 04:48 PM PST AFP - Australia's woes deepened in the fourth Ashes Test when fast bowler Ryan Harris broke down while bowling early on the third day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

I overstepped the mark with umpire, says Ponting (AFP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 04:36 PM PST AFP - Australia captain Ricky Ponting said Tuesday he had overstepped the mark with his prolonged argument with the umpires in the fourth Ashes Test that earned him a fine and a censure from the match referee.

Russian tycoon Khodorkovsky again found guilty (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 04:17 PM PST AP - To Russian prosecutors, imprisoned oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is guilty of more crimes: They say he stole nearly $30 billion in oil from his own company and laundered the proceeds. To others, he is a dissident who stood up to the powerful Vladimir Putin.

Suspect package disabled at Greek embassy in Rome (Reuters) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:59 PM PST Reuters - Bomb disposal experts defused an explosive package at the Greek embassy in Rome on Monday, days after parcel bomb attacks claimed by an Italian anarchist group wounded two people at the Swiss and Chilean missions.

Ouattara backers end occupation of Paris embassy (Reuters) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:33 PM PST Reuters - Supporters of Ivory Coast presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara occupied the Ivorian embassy in Paris for several hours on Monday, calling for the internationally isolated incumbent Laurent Gbagbo to step aside.

Clarification: Drug war story (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:30 PM PST AP - In a Dec. 26 story, The Associated Press reported that the United States is studying drug reforms in Portugal, and that White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske visited Portugal to learn about its experience with decriminalizing drugs. The story should have made clear that Kerlikowske does not think Portugal's approach is right for the United States.

Iran to let families visit jailed German reporters (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:25 PM PST AP - Iran said Monday it will allow relatives to visit two German journalists detained while covering the case of an Iranian woman whose sentence to death by stoning for adultery has caused an international outcry.

We were fantastic, says Arsenal ace Fabregas (AFP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 03:09 PM PST AFP - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas hailed his team as "fantastic" after they regained second place in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over champions Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.

Rugby ace Wilkinson's new deal threatens England future (AFP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 01:48 PM PST AFP - England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson signed a contract extension with French Top 14 club Toulon for a further season with an option for a second on Monday, in a move which could spell the end of his international career.

Icy rain, blackouts paralyze Moscow airports (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:47 PM PST AP - Thousands are stranded in Moscow airports after icy rains caused blackouts and food shortages.

British court holds 9 on US Embassy terror plot (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:43 PM PST AP - Nine men suspected of plotting attacks on the U.S. Embassy and the London Stock Exchange were charged with terrorism-related crimes Monday and jailed until their next court appearance.

Explosions rock Serbian munitions factory (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 10:02 AM PST AP - Police say a series of explosions have rocked a Serbian munitions factory, causing serious damage but no injuries.

Russian leaders argue about Soviet model (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 08:29 AM PST AP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pointed at the Soviet model as an example of how various ethnic groups can have friendly ties, drawing a quick retort Monday from the president in a rare sign of friction between the two leaders.

Package bomb found at Greek embassy in Italy (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 06:43 AM PST AP - Bomb squad experts defused a package bomb that was delivered to the Greek Embassy in Rome on Monday, four days after similar mail bombs exploded at two other embassies, wounding two people.

Estonia's euro joy dampened by EU debt crisis (AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:45 AM PST AP - Despite a hellish year for the euro, the tiny Baltic nation of Estonia will be joining the single currency club as the champagne corks pop at midnight on New Year's Eve.

(AP) Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:13 AM PST AP - News reports say firefighters respond to suspicious package in front of Greek Embassy in Rome.

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