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| Jul.20 |
USA |
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40th anniversary of moon walking| Neil Alden Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the Moon | |
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Paris |
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Bastille Day |
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1st anniversary of $147.02 oil price| In 2008 OPEC's president predicted prices may reach $170 by the Northern summer | |
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John Calvin 500th anniversary |
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Italy |
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G-8 Summit |
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Ghana |
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Obama to visit Ghana| Obama, along with his wife, Michelle, will visit Accra, Ghana, on July 10 and July 11 | |
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Los Angeles |
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Public memorial service for Michael Jackson |
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Moscow |
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Obama to visit Russia Obama will be on 6-8 July for talks that are expected to cover efforts to reduce nuclear stockpiles and non-proliferation
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Wimbledon final, Federer vs. Roddick Federer, who will meet Andy Roddick in the final, has won 18 straight matches
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North Korea |
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Calm urged after N Korea missiles| Russia, China and the US have all called for calm after North Korea test-fired a series of 7 Scud-type ballistic missiles | |
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Serena powers to Wimbledon title| 27-year-old Serena Williams ended her sister's recent dominance at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over Venus, 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 | | |
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Baghdad |
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Biden presides as troops become citizens| Vice President Joe Biden celebrated American patriotism and mocked the ghost of Saddam Hussein during a Fourth of July visit to Iraq | | |
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Monaco |
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Armstrong returns to Tour de France| Lance returned to the Tour de France for first time in four years with a solid rather than spectacular performance in the opening time trial | |
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Southern Afghanistan |
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2 U.S. troops killed| Two separate militant assaults in the southeastern Afghan province of Paktika led to the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and at least 42 insurgents | |
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North Korea |
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North Korea test-fires more missiles| North Korea fired four short-range Scud-type missiles,estimated to have a range of about 500 kilometers, toward the Sea of Japan | |
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Iran |
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Ex-president seeks to free detainees| Iranians worried about their loved ones detained in the protests. Mohammad Khatami met with families of some of the people detained | | |
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Myanmar |
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Burma junta leader snubs UN chief| The junta has refused to allow visiting Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi | | |
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United Kingdom |
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BT offers holidays for pay cuts| The former state-owned telecommunications giant is offering staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut | |
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London |
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6 die in high-rise fire
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Libya |
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African Union in rift with court
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Alaska |
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Governor Palin to resign |
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Honduras |
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Honduran court defiant on Zelaya |
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Mexico |
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Elections are referendum on Calderon |
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Iran |
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UK embassy staff in Iran 'face trial'| A top Iranian cleric said some of the arrested employees from the British Embassy in Tehran would be put on trial | |
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West Pakistan |
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Deadly military crash
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London |
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Straight sets victory puts Federer in final |
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London |
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Roddick dumps out Murray in semifinal |
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Helmand |
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Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan push |
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson tickets via internet draw |
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Myanmar |
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UN chief begins mission in Burma| Ban Ki-moon has arrived in a bid to seek the release of political prisoners including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi | |
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Moscow |
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Moscow ready for better U.S. ties |
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Mexico |
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WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' |
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London |
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Sisters Williams beat Russians |
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Washington |
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US urges Russian break from past |
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson's former wife 'undecided' |
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Paris |
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Air France jet 'broke on impact'| French investigators trying to find out why a plane crashed in the Atlantic say they believe it broke up on contact with water, not in the air | |
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Japan |
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Love hotel business zooms Even in the midst of deepest economic recession since World War II, the country's love hotel industry is thriving
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Nuclear watchdog agency elects new head Yukiya Amano, of Japan, will replace the current director general, Mohammed ElBaradei, as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency
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France |
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Miracle plane crash survivor back in France Teenage girl Bahia Bakari who is the only known survivor of the airliner crash in the Comoros Islands arrived back in France to a warm welcome
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North Korea test fires four missiles Map of Wonsan North Korea The first three missiles were fired at 5:20 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7:50 p.m. local time from Sinsang-ni near the coastal city
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Afghanistan |
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Afghan rebels capture US soldier The soldier, captured by militants in eastern Afghanistan, is believed to be the first seized in either Iraq or Afghanistan for at least two years
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New Delhi |
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Gay sex 'not criminal' in India A court in the Indian capital has ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act
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Honduras |
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Honduras leaders reject deadline The newly installed government has rejected international calls to reinstate deposed President Manuel Zelaya
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Nicaragua |
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Nicaraguan capital's mayor dead 3-time world boxing champion Alexis Arguello, was found dead in his home from a gunshot wound to his chest
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Iran |
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Newsweek reporter in Iran 'confesses' Maziar Bahari, 42, a reporter for the magazine who was arrested in Tehran, has confessed to doing the bidding of Western governments
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Southern Afghanistan |
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U.S. launches 'major operation' 4,000 Americans, mostly the Marines, and 650 Afghan soldiers and police launched Operation Khanjar, 'strike of the sword' against Taliban fighters
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Comoros |
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Teen plane survivor recovers in hospital The father of a girl who remarkably survived a plane crash has described how his daughter was ejected from the plane into the Indian Ocean
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Iran |
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Iran 'disqualifies' EU from talks |
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Panama |
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Supermarket tycoon sworn in as president National Assembly President Jose Luis Varela performed the swearing-in and placed the presidential sash on Ricardo Martinelli
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Honduras |
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Ousted Honduran leader delays return President Zelaya said he will not return to his home country until at least Saturday, after a three-day international deadline to reinstate ...
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson leaves estate to family Michael Jackson's will, dated 7 July 2002, has been filed in a court, giving his entire estate to a family trust. The star omitted ex-wife Debbie...
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France |
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France reverses 'black box' claim |
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London |
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Federer whips Karlovic, rolls to semis Roger Federer neutralized Ivo Karlovic's huge serves to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and move a step closer to a record 15th Grand Slam
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Iran |
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Iran 'frees more British staff' 3 more British embassy staff have been released by the authorities in Tehran
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Greece |
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Powerful quake hits near island of Crete A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck at 12:30 p.m.. It was centered about 130 kilometers off the city of Iraklion on Crete
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BP, Chinese win lucrative oil contract Iraq awarded a lucrative oil contract to BP and China National Petroleum Corp., while rejecting other companies' offers for other oil fields
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Democrats win crucial Senate seat President Obama's party secured a critical 60 seats in the Senate, after the last undecided seat was awarded to a Democrat
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Obama warns Iraq of 'difficult days' |
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France |
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Al Qaeda threatens France over burqas Al Qaeda threatened to 'take revenge' on France because of a debate in France over whether the burqa violates French law
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Comoros |
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Child found alive after Indian Ocean plane crash A massive rescue effort was under way after a young child was found among the wreckage of a downed Yemeni jet off the coast of Comoros
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Paris |
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France 'banned Yemen crash plane' |
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Northern Iraq |
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Deadly market bomb hits Iraq city |
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China |
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China delays internet filter plan China is to delay a controversial plan requiring all new computers sold in the country to be equipped with Green Dam Youth Escort
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London |
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Venus, Dementieva ease into semis Five-time champion Venus Williams overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2, a step closer to another possible championship showdown with Ser...
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Comoros |
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Yemeni plane crashes with 154 aboard A Yemeni jetliner en route to Moroni has crashed in the Indian Ocean an hour before reaching its destination, Moroni, the capital of Comoros
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Northern Italy |
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14 die in Italian Riviera train-gas blast
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Baghdad |
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U.S. deadline sparks Iraq celebration |
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London |
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Murray edges Wawrinka The third-seeded won the first match contested entirely under Centre Court's new roof 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3
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Baghdad |
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US soldiers leaving Iraq's cities
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Iran |
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Council: Partial recount validates vote
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Honduras |
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Police, demonstrators clash |
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New York |
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Fraudster Madoff gets 150 years
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UN Gen. Assembly |
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U.N. to discuss 'criminal' Honduras coup |
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Swine flu 'shows drug resistance' |
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London |
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Federer downs Soderling in rematch The five-time champion hit 23 aces, and advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Robin Soderling 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) in French rematch
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad: Neda's death is 'suspicious' Iranian President called the death of Neda Agha-Soltan 'suspicious' and urged the country's authorities to identify those responsible for it
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson family file for custody Deborah Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson, has filed for guardianship of his three children
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Los Angeles |
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BET Awards celebrate Michael Jackson |
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Iran |
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Iran 'frees five' UK embassy staff |
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Honduras |
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New leader sets curfew Interim President Roberto Micheletti has imposed an overnight curfew, hours after being sworn in
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Johannesburg |
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Brazil survive US scare to win Confed Cup |
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Honduras |
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Congress names provisional president |
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Iran |
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Thousands demonstrate quietly |
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India |
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Economy hits marriage choices The recession in the West has translated into more marriages in the East. Less women are indicating a preference for NRI
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Greece |
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Iran 'must free UK embassy staff' The European Union has demanded the immediate release of Iranian staff at Britain's embassy detained over post-election unrest
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Honduras |
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President Zelaya forced into exile
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Iran |
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British Embassy workers seized in Iran
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South Africa |
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Spain third place at Confederations Cup European champions edged out hosts South Africa 3-2 in extra-time to avoid a second embarrassing defeat and finish third
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Somalia |
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Somali pirates release Belgian ship, crew The Pompei was hijacked north of the Seychelles on April 18. The crew was made up of two Belgians, one Dutch, four Croatians and three Filip...
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Los Angeles |
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Police question Jackson doctor LA police investigating the death of Michael Jackson say they have carried out an 'extensive interview' with his doctor, Conrad Murray
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Barcelona |
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Man City make 'monster' Eto'o offer Big-spending English club have made a 'stratospheric' offer to 28-year-old Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o
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Iran |
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Ex-President Rafsanjani remains quiet |
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Argentina |
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Army in torture ruling About 70 army officers can be charged with torture of their own soldiers during the 1982 Falklands War, a federal appeals court has ruled
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NATO |
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NATO resumes Russia military ties |
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Los Angeles |
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'No foul play' in Jackson death |
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Iran |
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Sunday deadline for election complaints The Guardian Council reminded opposition candidates in the disputed presidential election that they have until Sunday to lodge any more comp...
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South Africa |
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Last-gasp Springboks win Lions South Africa snatched a 2-0 series victory against the British and Irish after winning a thrilling second Test 28-25
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Netherlands |
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Rossi races to 100th career victory World MotoGP champion cruised to the 100th victory of his illustrious motorcycling career with a comfortable win at the Alice TT Assen race
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Iraq |
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Iraq secures cities for US exit The authorities are tightening security in preparation for next Tuesday's deadline for US soldiers to pull out of the country's cities
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| Jun.26 |
Los Angeles |
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More tests after Jackson autopsy |
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Argentina |
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First Couple face election test |
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Brazil |
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Search ends for Air France dead |
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House of Representatives |
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US House supports emissions bill The House has passed a climate change bill aimed at reducing the country's emissions and tackle global warming
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Washington |
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US appoints envoy to Muslim world The State Department has appointed Farah Pandith as its first Special Representative to Muslim Communities
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Washington |
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Obama praise for Iran's Mousavi US President has praised the opposition candidate in disputed presidential election, saying 'Mousavi had captured the imagination'
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Iran |
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Security council tells Moussavi to back off Members of influential council have told opposition leaderthat his demands for the annulment of the June 12 election results are 'illogical and...
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Global |
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World mourns pop legend Jackson |
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London |
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Federer, Serena, roll to 4th round Federer advanced to the second week at Wimbledon by beating Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-1
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Ohio |
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Shaq joins LeBron in NBA trade Shaquille O'Neal moved from the Phoenix Suns to the Cavaliers of league MVP LeBron James
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Zimbabwe |
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Army 'runs diamond mine' Human Rights Watch has accused Zimbabwe's army of using forced labour, including children, to mine in the east of the country
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Italy |
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G8 'deplores' Iran poll violence Foreign ministers from the world's main industrialised countries are 'deploring' post-election violence. Russia warned against isolating Ira...
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India |
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Farmers cursed with severe drought A rain deficit is 85 percent below normal. The Monsoon has been delayed in some parts of the country
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Honduras |
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President challenges government| Defiant Zelaya led a peaceful protest to a military base in order to take possession of ballots to be used in a contested referendum | |
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Mexico |
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Iran envoy: CIA involved in Neda shooting| The country's ambassador to Mexico: The U.S. may have been behind the killing of the 26-year-old woman whose fatal shooting was videotaped | |
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Switzerland |
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Solar plane to make public debut Adventurer Bertrand Picard is set to unveil a prototype of the solar-powered plane, spanning 61m, he hopes eventually to fly around the worl...
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Brazil |
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Bodies of Air France captain found Search crews have recovered the bodies of the flight captain and a steward from the flight that crashed off the coast of Brazil
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Los Angeles |
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Singer Michael Jackson dies Paramedics were called to the singer's home around midday after he stopped breathing. He was pronounced dead two hours later
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Iran |
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Moussavi maintains defiant stance |
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South Africa |
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Late Alves free-kick gives Brazil victory Map of Johannesburg South Africa| A stunning kick from full-back Daniel Alves with just two minutes remaining gives Brazil a 1-0 victory over host nation in Confederations Cup semifinal | |
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Hamas: Obama must do more for peace Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal called on the United States to take a more active role in the Mideast peace process
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Iran |
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Opposition delays rally after crackdown |
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Washington |
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U.S. criticizes arrest of Chinese dissident The United States said it was 'deeply disturbed' over Liu Xiaobo's arrest for alleged subversive activities and pressed for his release
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London |
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Venus, Kuznetsova roll to 3rd round Venus Williams is beating Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3, 6-2. Svetlana Kuznetsova is defeating Pauline Parmentier 6-1, 6-3 in less than an hour
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OECD: 'Slow' economic recovery in sight Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: The global economy is nearing the bottom of its worst financial crisis in 60 years
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Texas |
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Billionaire Stanford 'not guilty' Sir Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, conspiracy and obstruction as he appeared to hear if he would remain in custo...
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Los Angeles |
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Screen star Fawcett dies aged 62 Actress Farrah Fawcett, who became an icon of 1970s US television, starring in Charlie's Angels, has died of cancer in aged 62
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Egypt |
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Egyptian tycoon, ex-cop face execution A court confirmed the death sentences of Hisham Talaat Moustafa convicted of killing rising Lebanese pop star Suzanne Tamim
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'Shift needed' in Afghan combat| The new commander of US and Nato-led troops Gen McChrystal has said troops must shift from conventional warfare to protecting Afghan civilians | |
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Philippines |
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Storm kills 8 11 more were left missing after tropical depression Nangka triggered flooding, a tornado and a landslide
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Iran |
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Football stars 'retired' after match protest 4 footballers have been 'retired' from the national side after protesting against the contested election result during a match against South...
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Iraq |
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U.S. expects 'uptick' in violence in Iraq Pentagon: The U.S. expects the level of violence to rise as it goes ahead with its planned withdrawal of troops from Iraqi cities by June 30
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62 people killed in Baghdad blast A motorcycle pushing a cart rigged with explosives and loaded with vegetables exploded in the outdoor Mredi market
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South Africa |
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Shock win for USA over Spain Map of Bloemfontein South Africa In one of the biggest upsets in international football the USA beat European champions 2-0 in the first semifinal of the Confederations Cup
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Iran |
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Khamenei urges tolerance Government-run Press TV: Iran's supreme leader urged parliamentarians Wednesday to tolerate the voices of the opposition
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Iran |
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Protesters 'in new Iran clashes' The riot police are reported to have clashed with demonstrators defying government decrees to stop protests over disputed elections
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Washington |
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Obama sent letter to Khamenei Iranian sources: U.S. President sent a direct message to Iran's Supreme Leader weeks before this month's disputed election
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London |
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Unseeded Dulko upsets Sharapova Argentina's unseeded 24-year-old Gisela Dulko caused an upset 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, on Centre Court with a battling win over former champion
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Iran |
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Iran 'will not yield' over poll The supreme leader Khamenei has said the nation 'will not yield to pressure' over a disputed presidential election
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China |
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China puts 'giant thumb' on trade The EU and U.S. accused China of restricting the export of key raw materials used in the production of steel and other industrial products
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Iran |
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Violence flares again in Tehran Security forces wielding clubs and firing weapons beat back demonstrators who flocked to a square to continue protests
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Washington |
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U.S. to send ambassador back to Syria| President Obama has decided to send an ambassador to Syria, a sign of reconciliation between the two countries | |
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Iran |
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Protests in Iran capital 'halted' Iranian riot police and militiamen appear to have halted protests in Tehran, after days of clashes over the country's disputed election
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Rome |
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Berlusconi denies paying for sex Prime Minister has denied allegations he paid prostitutes who attended parties at his official residencies
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Afghanistan |
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Ex-detainees allege Bagram abuse Former detainees have alleged they were beaten, deprived of sleep and threatened with dogs at the military base
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Iran |
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Karroubi assails Iran's state-run media Opposition candidate lashed out at the hardline government while another went the opposite direction and withdrew his accusations
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West Pakistan |
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'Dozens dead' in US drone strike |
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Iran |
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Rezaie withdraws voting complaint| Rezaie's Web site: Presidential candidate has withdrawn his complaint about voting irregularities and demand for a recount of the ballots | |
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Washington |
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Crash subway 'warned over trains' The DC subway was urged to replace or upgrade aging trains three years before Monday's crash that killed nine people
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Iran |
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Clerics join anti-government protests A group of Mullahs took to the streets, to protest election results that returned incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power
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Washington |
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Obama condemns 'unjust' violence |
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Japan |
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Toyota 'prince' takes wheel of automaker Akio Toyoda, the grandson of company founder Kiichiro Toyoda, was approved as president of Toyota Motor Corp.
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USA |
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Fresh delay for Boeing Dreamliner Boeing will delay the maiden flight of its new Dreamliner 787 aircraft, the latest postponement to hit the project
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Kenya rejects call for Somalia military help| Kenya was quick to reject the African Union's idea of sending troops and suggested the AU should spearhead such a move | |
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UN |
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End Iran violence, UN chief urges  | Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for an end to arrests and the threat and use of violence by authorities in Iran | |
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Iran |
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Guard. Council rules out nullifying election
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World Bank: Poor nations hit by recession
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Los Angeles |
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R&B singer Brown admits Rihanna assault
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Washington |
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Fatal crash on subway system Two rush-hour trains have collided in Washington DC, killing 7 people and injuring several others
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New York |
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Glover holds nerve, wins U.S. Open| American journeyman Lucas Glover denied Phil Mickelson a fairytale victory as he kept his nerve to close out a two-shot victory | |
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London |
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Lawmakers elect new speaker
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Washington |
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Shah's son calls crisis a 'moment of truth'
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Iran |
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Hundreds protest, despite warning Hundreds of demonstrators angry over recent presidential election results gathered in a public square, despite a stern warning by Revolutionary...
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Iran |
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Police break up new rally |
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Paris |
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Sarkozy speaks out against burka |
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Iraq |
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Iraq hit by fresh wave of attacks| At least 21 people have been killed and 75 wounded in a spate of bomb attacks across Iraq | |
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Australia |
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Pilot buries copter crash survivor in sand
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Northern England |
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Dog walker trampled to death by cows
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Australia |
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Several injured in Qantas incident
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Rwanda |
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Guilty of genocide jailed for 30 years
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Iran |
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Council rejects voting irregularities |
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Brazil |
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Atlantic crash bodies identified| Officials have identified the first 11 of 50 bodies recovered from the Air France disaster in which 228 people died three weeks ago | |
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Nigeria |
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Royal Dutch Shell: Oil pipelines attacked
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North Caucasus |
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Attack on Ingushetia regional leader
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Iran |
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Iran silences street protesters Iranian authorities have deployed thousands of security officers on the streets, after a week of mass protests over a disputed election
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China |
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China fights HIV/AIDS among prostitutes
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Iran |
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'Neda' becomes rallying cry for protests
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Venezuela |
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Mafia man arrested in Venezuela
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Iraq |
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Bodies handed to British officials| The remains of 2 bodies, possibly British hostages taken more than 2 years ago in Baghdad, have been handed over to British authorities | |
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Iran |
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'Ten killed' in Iran clashes - state TV  | The official reports accuse 'rioters' of setting two petrol stations and a mosque ablaze in protest at a disputed poll result | |
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Iran |
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Riot police out in force in calm Tehran Map of Tehran Iran| As thousands of police and militia lined streets, calm prevailed in the city even as the public rift among Iranian leaders appeared to be widening | |
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England |
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Red Bull 1-2 as Vettel claims British GP
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Zimbabwe |
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PM defends Mugabe unity
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Afghanistan |
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Soldiers killed in attack on U.S. base
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Northern Iraq |
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Death toll from huge suicide blast soars
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London |
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Pakistan storm to World Twenty20 triumph
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Iran |
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Chaos prevails as protesters, police clash |
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Denmark |
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Self-rule introduced in Greenland Map of Greenland Denmark| The Arctic island is assuming self-rule, in the latest step towards independence from Denmark | |
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Washington |
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US urges Iran to end 'violence'| President Obama has warned Iran to stop all 'violence and unjust action against its own people', after a day of protests over the vote | |
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Australia |
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PM Rudd escalates car spat
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China |
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Factory blast kills at least 16 Map of Anhui province China| A factory explosion in eastern China killed at least 16 people and injured 43. Most of the fatalities in the Anhui province blast were employees | |
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New York |
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Barnes leads US Open with 36-hole record
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West Pakistan |
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New York Times reporter escapes Taliban
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Ruhr |
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Klitschko beats Chagaev before 61K
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Iran |
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Security forces use tear gas on protesters Security forces made a large show of force in midtown and southeastern Tehran, using tear gas and clubs to beat back protesters
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Northern Iraq |
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Truck suicide bombing kills dozens |
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Paris |
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Air France pays $24.5K to victims' families
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Afghanistan |
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Probe into deaths: Airstrikes 'appropriate'| U.S. military investigation: The military's use of airpower in a fight in Afghanistan was 'appropriate' but it did kill civilians unintentionally | |
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Washington |
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World 'watching Iran', Obama says| US President has told Iran that 'the world is watching', after its supreme leader demanded an end to post-election demonstrations | |
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London |
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Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon
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Paris |
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Air France bodies had broken bones
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Iran |
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Ayatollah demands end to protests
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UN |
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World hunger 'hits one billion' |
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India |
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India deploys troops against Maoists
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Nigeria |
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Militants claim bomb attack on oil pipeline
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| Jun.18 |
Myanmar |
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Suu Kyi turns 64 in prison |
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Virginia |
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Texas billionaire Stanford arrested
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Iran |
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Leadership divided amid unrest
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England |
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F1 teams to run rival championship
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North Korea |
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N. Korea ship may be carrying weapons
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Johannesburg |
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Egypt shock Italy in Confederations Cup
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Florida |
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Lift off for Nasa's lunar probes
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European Union |
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New Lisbon divisions mar EU talks
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Saudi Arabia |
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North Korea qualifies for 2010 World Cup
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New Jersey |
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Jetliner lands safely after pilot dies
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Iran |
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Iranians take to streets in mourning march
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Somalia |
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Security minister killed| Omar Hashi Adan, internal security minister, was killed in a massive suicide car bombing in central Somalia | |
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South Africa |
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Brazil cruise to victory over 10-man USA
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Thailand |
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Mekong dolphins at risk of extinction
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| Jun.16 |
Iran |
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Mass opposition rally
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Washington |
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Nuclear N Korea is 'grave threat'
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London |
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BA asks staff to work for nothing
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North Korea |
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N. Korea: Smear campaign planned
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| Jun.15 |
Iran |
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Seven killed during protest Map of Tehran Iran| State radio says 7 people were killed during protests in Tehran over the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad | |
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UN Security Council |
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Russia vetoes U.N. mission in Georgia
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Iran |
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Moussavi vows to 'pay any cost' to fight
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Russia |
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First summit for emerging giants
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Washington |
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Obama warns doctors over reforms
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Australia |
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Student attacks stoke India-Aus. Tensions
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Iran |
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Shots fired at huge protest |
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Yemen |
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Hostages' bodies 'found in Yemen'| At least 7 foreign hostages seized in Yemen, including at least one child, have been found dead | |
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Scotland |
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First flu death outside Americas
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Baghdad |
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Double bombing kills 2
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Iran |
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World reacts to Iranian election result
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| Jun.14 |
Iran |
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Hatred, chaos and savage beatings
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Florida |
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Bryant leads Lakers to 15th championship Map of Orlando USA| Lakers stomped the Magic, 99-86, to win the series 4-1 and claim the 15th title in franchise history. Bonfires in streets of Los Angeles | |
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West Pakistan |
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Pakistan targets Taliban leader
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West Bank |
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Palestinians dismiss Israel plan
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England |
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Holders India crash out of Twenty20
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Yemen |
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Rebels seize 9 foreigners
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Jerusalem |
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PM calls for demilitarized Palestinian state Netanyahu said that Israel would agree to a peace agreement with Palestinians under which there would be a 'demilitarized Palestinian state'
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European Union |
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Herschel telescope 'opens eyes'
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London |
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Murray defeats Blake to win Queen's title
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Iran |
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Crowds join Ahmadinejad victory rally
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Gaza |
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Israel targets smuggling tunnels
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Washington |
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Biden has 'doubts' about Iranian election
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Johannesburg |
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S. Africa held by Iraq in Confed opener
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| Jun.13 |
Los Angeles |
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Stars attend Carradine's funeral
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Venezuela |
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Venezuela helps Nicar-a after U.S. rebuff
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Gulf |
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U.S. Persian Gulf forces cautioned on Iran
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Florida |
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Lakers close in on title
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad defiant on 'free' Iran poll |
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Washington |
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US condemns North Korean threat
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Italy |
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Big economies 'stabilising' - G8
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Iran |
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Election protests turn violent Ahmadinejad declaration as the winner of presidential election brought thousands of supporters of the rival Moussavi onto the streets
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North Korea |
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Defiant N Korea 'to weaponize plutonium'| North Korea said it would strengthen its nuclear capabilities, a defiant protest against the U.N. Security Council's move to tighten sanctions against it | |
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| Jun.12 |
Detroit |
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Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup| Talbot scored twice in the second period, as Pittsburgh won the deciding game of the finals, 2-1, at Joe Louis Arena | |
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Bermuda |
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Uyghurs grateful after release from Gitmo| 2 of 4 Uyghurs relocated to Bermuda after 7 years of detention, denied that they had been terrorists, and expressed gratitude toward Obama | |
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Florida |
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Nasa cancels space shuttle launch| The launch of Endeavour with seven astronauts has been cancelled due to a hydrogen leak | |
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Syria |
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US envoy set for key Syria talks
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Washington |
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U.S. to provide $73M in aid to Zimbabwe
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad has large lead in election Defying many predictions, Iranian President held a commanding lead in the presidential vote. With 70% of votes counted, Ahmadinejad has 66%
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UN Security Council |
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U.N. tightens sanctions on North Korea
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Philippines |
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Chinese sub collides with U.S. sonar array
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Global |
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Swine flu cases near 30,000 worldwide
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Lahore |
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Bomb kills senior cleric |
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Iran |
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Huge turnout in presidential poll |
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Myanmar |
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Suu Kyi trial delayed
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Malawi |
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Madonna wins adoption appeal
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| Jun.11 |
Iran |
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Iranian voters began casting ballots| A colorful and passionate presidential election pitting incumbent President Ahmadinejad against Mir Hossein Moussavi, the reformist candidate | |
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Afghanistan |
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US 'to protect Afghan civilians'| The incoming Gen Stanley McChrystal in charge of troops in Afghanistan says his priority will be to review all operations to reduce civilian casualties | |
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Florida |
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Lakers edge Magic in overtime
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North Korea |
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N Korea may be preparing for nuclear test
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Afghanistan |
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Afghanistan attacks 'at new high'
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Paris |
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Air France CEO disputes crash theory| Pierre-Henri Gourgeon: There should be no assumed link between on-board speed sensors and the crash of Flight 447 into the Atlantic last week | |
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Iran |
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Election race tightens
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Bermuda |
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Row erupts over Guantanamo deal
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Global |
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World Bank sees even worse slump
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Global |
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic The World Health Organization raised the alert to its highest level, saying the virus has spread to enough countries to be considered a global...
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Northern England |
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Man Utd accept $130m Ronaldo bid| Manchester United have accepted a potential world record $130 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo | |
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Washington |
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Museum suspect 'to be charged'
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Rome |
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6 arrested over plot to attack G-8 summit
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| Jun.10 |
Italy |
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Italy and France 'failing Africa' |
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UN |
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UN set for swine flu crisis talks| UN health officials have called an emergency meeting to discuss theflu, amid rumours that the first global pandemic in 40 years will be declared | |
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Myanmar |
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Suu Kyi trial seen to last two more weeks
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China |
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China's computers at hacking risk
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Washington |
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Shooting at Holocaust museum |
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Guam |
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Fire forces jet to land
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Iran |
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Iran row fires campaign's end
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UN Security Council |
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UN agrees on tougher N. Korea sanctions |
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Brazil |
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Air crash bodies heading to DNA lab| The first bodies to be recovered from the Air France 447 are due to arrive at a Brazilian Air Force base in Recife | |
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Global |
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Climate change may displace 200 million
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Tel Aviv |
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Search for mattress containing $1M
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Washington |
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Bail denied for Cuba 'spies'
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| Jun.9 |
Peshawar |
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Hotel attack death toll rises| A suicide bomb attack on the luxury Pearl Continental Hotel has killed 15 people and injured at least 60 | |
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Australia |
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Australia flu 'may tip pandemic'| The World Health Organization: a sharp increase in swine flu cases in Australia may push it to finally announce a flu pandemic | |
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Brazil |
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41 bodies recovered from Air France crash| 16 bodies pulled from the Atlantic Ocean were taken to Fernando de Noronha for transportation by helicopter to the air base | |
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Iran |
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Ex-president lashes out at Ahmadinejad
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Southern California |
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Hollywood actors agree pay deal
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London |
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London officers accused of waterboarding
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Eastern Germany |
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Federer pulls out of Gerry Webber
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Peshawar |
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Bomb rips through hotel
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New York |
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First Gitmo detainee arrives in U.S.
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Brazil |
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Air France bodies returned to land |
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South Africa |
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HIV in South Africa 'levels off'
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North Korea |
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Kim J. Il's son'not interested in succession
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| Jun.8 |
Brazil |
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Ex-AC Milan star Kaka inks deal with Real| Brazilian midfielder finalized his move to Real Madrid, marking the end of a 'soap opera' and the start of a new phase of his career in Spain | |
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North Korea |
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Mercy plea for held US reporters| The families of two journalists held in North Korea have pleaded with the authorities there to set the pair free | |
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Boston |
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Boston Globe workers reject plan
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Peru |
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Peru sets curfew after deadly clashes
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Brazil |
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Air France tail section recovered
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Nigeria |
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Shell to pay $15.5 million to settle claims |
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U.S. Supreme Court |
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Chrysler's sale to Fiat delayed
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London |
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Pressure on PM as another minister quits
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Brazil |
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More bodies found from Air France crash| Sixteen bodies have been recovered from last week's crash of a jetliner in the Atlantic Ocean | |
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Washington |
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US 'concern' for jailed reporters
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Gabon |
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Gabon's leader is confirmed dead
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| Jun.7 |
Lebanon |
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Pro-West bloc retains control Saad Hariri, the leader of Sunni-dominated 'March 14 coalition,' claimed victory hours after the polls closed in Sunday's crucial election
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North Korea |
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Reporters get 12-year terms in N. Korea
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European Union |
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Center-right does well in EU poll
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Barcelona |
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Gabon President Omar Bongo 'is dead'| Africa's longest-serving leader, President Omar Bongo, has died at the age of 73 | |
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Lebanon |
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High turnout in crucial elections
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Brazil |
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Bodies found from missing Air France plane
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Paris |
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Federer claims historic French Open win |
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Mexico |
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Deadly gun battle rocks Acapulco |
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North Mexico |
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Parents rammed cars into burning center
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Kashmir |
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20 feared dead in bus plunge
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Istanbul |
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Button dominance continues with win
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Uruguay |
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Brazil rout Uruguay to top qualifying table
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| Jun.6 |
France |
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Air France replaces speed sensors| Air France is accelerating replacement of speed monitors on Airbus planes following the disappearance of a jet over the Atlantic | |
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Western Iraq |
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Suicide attack kills man, hurts police chief
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Baghdad |
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U.S. contractors held in Green Zone killing |
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France |
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Leaders' tribute to D-Day heroes |
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Paris |
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Kuznetsova wins French Open over Safina| World #1 Dinara Safina's was beaten in straight sets, 6-4 6-2 , by compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final at Roland Garros | |
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Paris |
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Missing plane sent 24 error messages| Air France Flight 447 sent out automated error messages, including one saying the aircraft's autopilot had disengaged, before it vanished | |
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Lebanon |
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Hezbollah choice at center of vote| Lebanon goes to the polls with the main choices a Hezbollah-backed alliance or the U.S-backed coalition to lead their government. | |
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Somalia |
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Pirates release tugboat held 10 months
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Peru |
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Police captives killed
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| Jun.5 |
North Mexico |
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29 children die in day care center fire |
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Southern China |
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Massive landslide buries dozens Map of Chongqing China| Rescue workers searched for 80 people believed to be trapped by a massive landslide in the southwest city at an iron ore mining area | |
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France |
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Veterans gather for D-Day event| Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy, as well as the Canadian and British prime ministers and Prince Charles are taking part | |
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Brazil |
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12 similar flights deepen plane mystery
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Peru |
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Deadly clashes in Peru's Amazon |
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Washington |
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Ex-US official, wife charged as Cuba spies |
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Paris |
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Federer beats Del Potro| Roger Federer stayed on course for a first French Open title after coming from two sets to one down to defeat Juan Martin del Potro in 5-set epic | |
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Brazil |
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Airbus: Lost jet had inconsistent airspeed
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West Pakistan |
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Suspected suicide blast kills 30 at mosque Map of Upper Dir North West Frontier Province Pakistan| An attacker detonated his explosives at a mosque in northwestern Pakistan during Friday prayers. 40 others wounded | |
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Paris |
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Soderling fights back to secure final place| Robin Soderling came from 4-1 behind in the final set to defeat Fernando Gonzalez in a thrilling battle to reach the French Open final | |
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London |
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I won't walk away, insists Brown| Gordon Brown has unveiled a reshuffled cabinet and vowed to fight on with his team to rescue the economy and clean up politics | |
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Rome |
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Berlusconi fury over naked photos
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Kenya |
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Police accused of widespread killing
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France |
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Nuclear sub to join hunt for jet
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| Jun.4 |
Brazil |
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Debris found not from Air France plane |
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London |
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Darling 'to remain as chancellor'| Alistair Darling is to stay chancellor and Jack Straw will remain justice secretary as Brown begins a reshuffle | |
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Zimbabwe |
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Zimbabwe faces new cholera crisis
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