UPDATED ON:
Thursday, December 04, 2008
10:14 Mecca time, 07:14 GMT
 
US and China set for currency clash
US treasury secretary expected to press Beijing to allow yuan's appreciation.
Bank cuts China growth forecast
China trade dominance looms over US
China to get $600bn economy boost
Analysis: Blame the dollar
Obama warns China over currency
Base in Khost raided reportedly by disguised fighters after suicide-bomb attack.
Rice and Admiral Mullen urge Pakistan to probe Indian claims of Mumbai attack links.
Tensions remain high in Thai crisis
No UN push over Myanmar prisoners
UN 'must' support Bashir arrest
Canada PM vows to stay in power
Zimbabwe police break up riots
US car union pledges concessions
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Will they be able to channel their anger into a movement for change?
Leaders stand accused of keeping younger generations from the political process.
Al Jazeera speaks to the noted Palestinian academic and legislator.
Analysts say rich nations could have done more to address reasons of financial crisis.
Aid groups work to combat discrimination and raise awareness of the disease in Africa.
 
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