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Obama Holds Key Talks on Sidelines of APEC Discusses nuclear issues with Medvedev; Burma with ASEAN leaders Obama Visits China With Closer Ties in Mind US President Barack Obama is expected to discuss the economy and climate change in China APEC Leaders Agree to Chart New Growth in Asia Pacific Leaders say regional economies can not return to normal growth Clinton: Karzai Must Do More to Fight Corruption in Return for Aid US Secretary of State also says Washington wants any US civilian aid sent to Afghanistan should be handled by government ministries that can be held accountable Iran's Parliament Speaker Blasts US Actions Ali Larijani says after a year of Mr. Obama's speeches and slogans, it is a 'disgrace' the president's actions are the same as his predecessor Palestinians to Ask UN to Endorse Statehood Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat says Palestinians are losing hope they can achieve their desires through peace talks with Israel Kosovo Holds First Elections Since Independence Kosovo's 1.5 million people are eligible to cast ballots for mayors and council members in 36 municipalities Kenyan Cattle Rustlers Kill 11 Cattle rustling is common in Kenya, and the extended drought has heightened competition for scarce sources of food Nigerian President Holds Talks With Rebel Group Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua and MEND-appointed negotiating team, which includes 1986 Nobel literature laureate Wole Soyinka, describe meeting as 'highly fruitful' Nearly 4,000 People Die From H1N1 in US New government estimate reports big jump, especially in pediatric deaths