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AP - PLEAS FOR OIL: President Bush warned Tuesday that surging oil prices threaten the U.S. economy and urged OPEC nations to boost their output. His plea drew little sympathy from oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which said production levels appear normal.

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,181 (AP)

European leaders agree crisis rescue at summit (AFP)

Norbert weakens to tropical depression over Mexico (AP)

Malaysia's Anwar to challenge govt over economy (AFP)

Bombers strike in Mosul and Baghdad, killing 13 (AP)

Euro nations to guarantee bank refinancing (AP)

Exit poll: conservatives ahead in Lithuania vote (AP)

Guinea and Mozambique survive World Cup cull (AFP)

N. Korea to resume dismantling nuclear facilities (AP)

Pakistani tribesmen rise up against militants (AP)

NKorea vows to disable nuclear plants after deal with US (AFP)

Militia attack Darfur villages: rebels (AFP)

NKorea to resume dismantling nuclear facilities (AP)

Pope creates 4 new saints, including Indian woman (AP)

American space tourist blasts off in Soyuz rocket (AP)

Norbert weakens to tropical storm over Mexico (AP)

Australia guarantees bank deposits to combat crisis (Reuters)

Pakistan officials: Missile strike kills 5 (AP)

More than 100 Taliban killed in Afghan clashes (AP)

Official: 3,000 Christians flee Iraq's Mosul (AP)