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Refugee numbers 'highest since 1994'
The UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, with the total number now higher than at any time since 1994
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Afghanistan |
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Afghan attack kills US soldiers
Map of Bagram Afghanistan Four US soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, hours after the US announced direct talks with the Taliban
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South Korea |
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Iran, South Korea and Australia qualify for World Cup
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House of Representatives |
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US House passes abortion-limits bill The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would introduce strict abortion limits
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U.S. Congress |
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US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots' The head of America's electronic spying agency has told Congress surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden helped thwart 50 attacks since...
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Berlin |
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Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate
US President Barack Obama has arrived in Berlin at the start of a visit during which he will address crowds at the city's famous Brandenburg...
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Sao Paulo |
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Brazilian protesters 'being heard,' president says Sao Paulo is the scene of another night of protests in Brazil, with demonstrators calling for a government more responsive to Brazilians' ne...
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Northern Ireland |
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Obama and Putin push Syria G8 summit 
| The US and Russian presidents have acknowledged they have a widely different stance on Syria, but did agree to push for a summit in Geneva | |
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Hong Kong |
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Snowden stands by leak allegations
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Greece |
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Greek court orders TV back on air
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Arizona |
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Fox News sued over on-air suicide
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Iran |
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Iran winner vows nuclear openness
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Sao Paulo |
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Protests spread throughout Brazil
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Montreal |
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Mayor of Montreal arrested
Map of Quebec Canada| A spokeswoman for Quebec's anti-corruption unit says Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum has been arrested | |
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Tehran |
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Newly-elected Iranian president urges 'path of moderation' Hasan Rowhani pledged Monday to follow a 'path of moderation' and promised greater openness over the country's nuclear program
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New Zealand |
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Man survives 15th floor fall in NZ
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India |
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North India monsoon rains 'kill 19'
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Apple discloses US data requests
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Turkey |
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Turkish government 'may use army'
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Pennsylvania |
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Justin Rose wins first major at Merion
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Northern Ireland |
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Syria set to dominate G8 summit
The leaders of the G8 nations are set to begin a summit in Northern Ireland, with Syria's crisis likely to dominate
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Brazil |
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Spain began Confederations Cup with a 2-1 victory over Uruguay |
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Turkey |
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Turkey faces strike over crackdown
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Czech Republic |
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Czech prime minister says he will resign Petr Necas says he will resign because a top aide of his has been charged with abuse of power
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Damascus |
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Blast at Damascus military airport
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Eastern Germany |
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Federer ends long title wait |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Balotelli leads Italy to 2-1 win over Mexico |
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Turkey |
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Fresh violence as PM Erdogan holds rally
Fresh unrest has erupted in Ankara and Istanbul, with police firing tear gas and water cannon amid continuing anti-government protests
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Moscow |
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Putin: I did not steal Super Bowl ring |
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Pennsylvania |
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Mickelson leads U.S. Open |
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Washington |
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US 'probed fewer than 300 calls'
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South Africa |
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'Sustained improvement' for Mandela
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Jerusalem |
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Iran poll prompts Israeli warning
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Scotland |
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5 passengers from diverted EgyptAir flight claiming asylum in Britain
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North Korea |
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NKorea proposes talks with Washington North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the U.S. days after a planned meeting with South collapsed
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Istanbul |
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Istanbul protesters defy police
Protesters have clashed with Turkish police in Istanbul, after riot squads used tear gas and water cannon to eject demonstrators from Gezi P...
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Brazil |
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Brazilians protest high cost of hosting World Cup |
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Tehran |
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Iranians celebrate Hassan Rouhani's election
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Jordan |
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Jordan to keep US F-16 fighters
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Brazil |
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Brazil rolls Japan in Confederations Cup opener |
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Istanbul |
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Police clear Istanbul's Gezi Park
Map of Gezi Park Istanbul Turkey| Riot police have moved to clear the protest camp in Istanbul's Gezi Park, using tear gas and water cannon | |
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Nicaragua |
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Strong earthquake reported off Nicaragua coast
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Damascus |
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Syrian troops capture Damascus suburb near airport |
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Iran |
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Hassan Rouhani wins Iran election 
| Reformist-backed cleric Hassan Rouhani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50% of the vote and so avoiding the need for a run-off. Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was well behind in second place. Turnout was at 72... | |
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West Pakistan |
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Gunmen storm Pakistan hospital
Map of Quetta Pakistan Gunmen have attacked a hospital in the western Pakistani city of Quetta, hours after an explosion on a bus killed 14 female university students
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South Africa |
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Nelson Mandela 'recovering well'
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is 'recovering well' in hospital, his grandson says
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Turkey |
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Erdogan in new Gezi Park protest warning |
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Moscow |
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Russia rejects Syria no-fly zone |
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West Pakistan |
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Pakistani founder's home bombed |
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Tehran |
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Early vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead
Reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in early vote counting, suggesting late support could have swayed a race
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Facebook reveals US data requests |
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Detroit |
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Detroit defaults on some debts |
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Ecuador |
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Ecuador MPs approve media curbs |
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New Zealand |
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Google beams internet from balloons |
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Iran |
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Presidential polls close in Iran
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Texas |
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Fort Hood defence argument rejected |
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USA |
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IMF: US budget cuts 'ill-designed' |
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Iran |
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Iran's leader jabs US as presidential vote begins
The balloting kicked off with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivering a rebuke to U.S. questions over the openness of the presidential...
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Syria |
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Syria condemns chemical weapon 'lie'
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Miami |
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Miami sports bar deck collapses |
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Yahoo patents 'social-influence' ads |
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Australia |
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DJ fired for gay question to PM |
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Turkey |
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Turkey puts park project on hold |
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London |
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Snowden 'banned from flying to UK' |
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Turkey |
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Turkish PM meets park protesters
Map of Ankara Turkey| Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held talks with members of a key protest group, hours after issuing a 'final warning' to demonstrators | |
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Philippines |
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34 rescued, 1 reported dead after Philippine ferry sinks with 60 aboard |
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Sao Paulo |
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Sao Paulo riots over transport fares |
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Beijing |
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China newspaper: Snowden could be useful to China |
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Washington |
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White House: Syria crosses 'red line'
Syria used sarin gas, against rebels, a move that is prompting the U.S. to increase the 'scale and scope' of its support for the opposition
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Iran |
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Iranians to vote in key presidential elections
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Colorado |
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Colorado wildfire claims two lives |
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U.S. Congress |
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Leaks caused US 'significant harm' |
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South Africa |
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Nelson Mandela's health 'improving' |
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U.S. Senate |
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NSA chief in rare Senate briefing
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Istanbul |
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Gezi Park reeks, Turkish prime minister says
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London |
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Queen's portrait defaced in abbey
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Louisiana |
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Blast at chemical plant |
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Argentina |
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Trains collide near Buenos Aires; 3 reported dead |
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U.S. Supreme Court |
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US Supreme Court bans DNA patents |
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Turkey |
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Turkey 'may hold referendum on park'
The deputy chairman of ruling AK party says it is open to the idea of a referendum on controversial plans to redevelop Istanbul's Gezi Park
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UN |
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UN condemns Syria children killings
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Florida |
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Jellyfish sting ends Cuba-US swim |
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Google |
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Google detects Iran phishing attacks |
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North Korea |
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N Korea blames ‘disruptive’ South |
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