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2008
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| Jan.20 |
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Musharraf begins European visit Pakistani President has begun an 8-day visit, with democracy and tackling terror on the agenda as he meets EU leaders
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| Jan.22 |
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Sharapova ends Henin's winning run Maria Sharapova ended the 32-match winning streak of world #1 with a crushing 6-4 6-0 quarterfinal victory at the Australian Open
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| Feb.17 |
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Divided EU meets to debate Kosovo A number of European countries are expected to recognise Kosovo as an independent state after EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels
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| Mar.6 |
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Rampant Bayern hit five past Anderlecht Munich virtually made sure of their place in the UEFA Cup quarterfinals with a 5-0 demolition of Belgian side in the first leg of their last...
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| May.14 |
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World number one Henin quits at the top Justine Henin is quitting professional tennis with immediate effect. She has won seven grand slams
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| May.25 |
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Boeing 747 splits in two on take off| A large cargo plane crashed at the end of a runway and split in two while trying to take off at Brussels airport. 4 crew members were injured | |
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| Jun.4 |
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Fishermen clash with police at EU Map of Brussels Belgium Police have clashed with hundreds of fisherman protesting against the high cost of fuel outside the European Union headquarters
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| Jun.19 |
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Sarkozy warning on EU expansion| French President has said the European Union will not be able to expand further without ratification of the Lisbon treaty | |
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| Jun.24 |
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Oxfam: Caution needed on biofuel boom Anti-poverty group urged the world's poorest nations to think twice before jumping on a biofuel boom that could drive farmers off their land
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| Jul.13 |
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Anheuser-Busch agrees to InBev sale Map of ST. LOUIS Missouri USA The nation's largest brewer agreed to be acquired by Belgian brewer InBev for about $52 billion
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| Jul.17 |
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King rejects PM's resignation Albert II is calling on officials to redouble efforts to resolve a longtime disagreement over more self-rule for the country's Dutch and French speakers
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| Aug.7 |
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Brazil beat nine-man Belgium Map of Shenyang China Brazil opened their Olympic football campaign with an unconvincing 1-0 win over Belgium who ended the match in Shenyang with only nine men
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| Aug.18 |
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Nato holds Georgia crisis summit Map of Brussels Belgium| Foreign ministers are gathering for an emergency summit to discuss how the alliance should respond to Russia's military action | |
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| Sep. 1 |
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EU 'to warn Russia over Georgia'| EU leaders are set to warn Russia their relations have reached a 'crossroads' and that future ties will depend on it adhering to a ceasefire | |
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| Sep. 7 |
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Massa wins GP as Hamilton demoted| Ferrari's Felipe Massa was declared the winner after McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was given a 25-second penalty for an illegal maneuver | |
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