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| Feb.1 |
 Turkey |
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Fatal blast outside U.S. Embassy 
Map of Ankara Turkey| One person died Friday in an apparent suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara | |
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Washington |
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US economy adds 157,000 new jobs
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Mali |
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UN alarm at Mali army abuse claim |
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Turkey |
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Turkish attack a reminder of Cold War dynamics |
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| Feb.2 |
 Mali |
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Timbuktu hails French president France's president has said it would be wrong to assume the conflict in Mali is over, 3 weeks after launching an offensive to oust Islamist ...
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Mali |
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France vows to help rebuild Mali |
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London |
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UK to host Afghan-Pakistani talks |
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| Feb.3 |
 Paraguay |
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Paraguay candidate Oviedo killed Presidential candidate Lino Oviedo has died in a helicopter crash. Oviedo, 69, was running for Paraguay's third largest party in presidential...
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England |
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Malala recovering after surgery |
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Damascus |
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Assad: Israel destabilising Syria |
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 New Orleans |
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Ravens win Super Bowl over 49ers, 34-29 A power outage puts Super Bowl on hold for 34 minutes. The Ravens took a 22-point lead before the 49ers
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Mali |
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French jets bomb northern Mali
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| Feb.4 |
Istanbul |
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Missing American found dead |
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Mali |
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French jets target Mali rebel bases |
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England |
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Match-fixing network unearthed |
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New York |
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US 'will sue' Standard & Poor's
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Mexico |
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Mexico blast 'triggered by gas'
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England |
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Richard III skeleton found under a car park |
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| Feb.5 |
Washington |
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Drone strikes legal case revealed The legal basis for using drone strikes to kill US citizens has been disclosed in a leaked justice department memo
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Texas |
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Dell to be bought back by founder |
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 Mexico |
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Hooded gunmen rape 6 tourists in Mexico Map of Acapulco Mexico| A pack of masked and hooded gunmen broke into a beach bungalow and raped six women spanish tourists after tying up a group of men | |
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Mali |
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French 'kill hundreds' in Mali |
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Beijing |
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China promises rise in minimum wage |
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 Tokyo |
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Japan PM condemns China radar act Japan's prime minister has called the decision by a Chinese frigate to put a radar lock on a Japanese navy ship a 'dangerous act'
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| Feb.6 |
 Tunisia |
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Politician's slaying shocks Tunisia Map of Tunis Tunisia| a gunman shot and killed opposition leader Chokri Belaid, Vocal critic of Islamist-led government, in front of his home | |
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Solomon Islands |
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5 dead after powerful quake strikes in South Pacific
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South Africa |
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Burkina Faso into fairytale final |
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Australia |
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Australia sport doping 'widespread' |
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Brussels |
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EU leaders set for crucial budget summit |
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| Feb.7 |
Tunisia |
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Tense Tunisia to bury slain leader |
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U.S. Senate |
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CIA nominee defends drone strikes |
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New England |
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US north-east braces for 'historic' snowstorm |
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| Feb.8 |
Tunisia |
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Angry crowds mourn Tunisia opposition leader
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Brussels |
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EU leaders agree 3% budget cut
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Massachusetts |
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'Historic' snowstorm blankets US Thick snow is blanketing the north-eastern US as a major storm cuts power to thousands of homes and plays havoc with transport schedules
| Millions of residents being warned to stay indoors
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| Feb.9 |
Berlin |
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German 'plagiarism' minister quits
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Boston |
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North-east US paralysed by snowstorm
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United Kingdom |
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Horsemeat scandal spreads
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Massachusetts |
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Snow-hit US states begin clear-up
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India |
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Holiest day at India's Kumbh Mela |
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| Feb.10 |
Johannesburg |
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Third African title for Nigeria
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India |
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'Overcrowding' behind India stampede
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France |
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Horsemeat scandal widens across EU |
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| Feb.11 |
 Vatican |
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Pope Benedict to resign at end of month The spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics surprised the world Monday by saying he will resign at the end of the month 'because of advanced age'
| The news startled and shocked the Catholic world and led to frenzied speculation about who would replace him
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North Korea |
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Seismic activity amid nuclear test concerns |
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 North Korea |
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North Korea confirms nuclear test Map of Pyongyang North Korea| Pyongyang said the underground test involved a 'miniaturised' nuclear device and was carried out in a 'safe and perfect manner' | |
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| Feb.12 |
U.S. Congress |
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Obama pledges to reignite economy President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech
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UN Security Council |
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North Korea test condemned at UN |
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| Feb.13 |
Washington |
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Obama: 34,000 U.S. troops out of Afghanistan
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Southern California |
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Charred body found after US manhunt
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European Union |
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EU urges DNA tests of processed beef |
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Eastern Ukraine |
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Deaths reported in Ukraine plane crash |
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| Feb.14 |
 South Africa |
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Pistorius charged with killing girlfriend Map of Pretoria South Africa Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder in the death of Reeva Steenkamp, 29, at his South Africa
| His arrest over the death of model Reeva Steenkamp has stunned the country where he is considered a national hero
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Pittsburgh |
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Warren Buffett in $28bn Heinz deal |
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European Union |
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Eurozone sees recession deepen |
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Alabama |
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Crippled cruise ship reaches land Map of Mobile Alabama Alabama| The Carnival Triumph with more than 4,000 people aboard has reached land, four days after an engine fire knocked out the vessel's power | |
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| Feb.15 |
 Ural |
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Meteor injures hundreds in Russia Map of Chelyabinsk Russia A meteor crashing in Russia's Ural mountains has injured at least 950 people, as the shockwave blew out windows and rocked buildings
| A fireball streaked through the clear morning sky, followed by loud bangs. The meteor fell, suffered cuts and bruises but at least 46 remain in hospital. A large fragment landed in a lake near Chebarkul. The walls of the Arena Traktor were among those structures to suffer damage
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South Africa |
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Pistorius denies girlfriend's murder
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Global |
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Asteroid 2012 DA14 in record-breaking Earth pass
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Ural |
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Clean-up team to meteorite-hit Urals
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Moscow |
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Countries join in tax reform plea |
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| Feb.16 |
West Pakistan |
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Pakistan market bomb kills dozens
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Kabul |
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Karzai limits Afghan air strike help |
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| Feb.17 |
 Northern Nigeria |
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Foreign workers abducted in Nigeria At least six foreign workers have been seized and a security guard shot dead by gunmen who attacked a construction company site in northern ...
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Bangladesh |
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Bangladesh protests spark law change |
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Jerusalem |
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Israel to launch Prisoner X inquiry
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 Ecuador |
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Ecuador's Correa is re-elected President Rafael Correa has been re-elected for a third term with more than 50% of the vote. His main challenger has admitted defeat
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| Feb.18 |
 Venezuela |
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Venezuela's Chavez finally returns home | President Hugo Chavez announced his return to Venezuela from Cuba early Monday, where he had been undergoing cancer treatment | |
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Italy |
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Nestle finds horsemeat in beef meals
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Afghanistan |
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Civilian casualties in Afghanistan fall |
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| Feb.19 |
Virginia |
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Report: Chinese military leading cyberattacks An American cybersecurity firm has linked one of the world's most prolific groups of computer hackers in Shanghai to the Chinese government
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Brussels |
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Robbers steal $50M in diamonds at Belgian airport
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South Africa |
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Pistorius 'shot girlfriend in bathroom'
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Moscow |
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Russia probes 'murder' of US adoptee |
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South Africa |
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Pistorius 'mistook girlfriend for robber' |
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Missouri |
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Huge blaze in US shopping district |
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Japan |
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Japan posts record trade deficit |
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| Feb.20 |
South Africa |
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'Gunshots, screams, then more shots' A witness heard gunshots, screaming and then further shots from Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius's home on the night his girlfriend was kille...
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South Africa |
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Pistorius police evidence challenged Lawyers for South African athlete Oscar Pistorius have challenged the testimony of a senior police detective on the second day of a bail hea...
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South Africa |
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Pistorius detective on attempted murder charges Map of Pretoria South Africa| Hilton Botha, the detective leading the Oscar Pistorius inquiry is himself facing seven charges of attempted murder, police have confirmed | |
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| Feb.21 |
Damascus |
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Deadly bomb rocks Syrian capital
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South Africa |
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New detective put on Pistorius case |
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 Southern India |
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Indian city shaken by blasts; 12 dead Map of Hyderabad India| Two bomb blasts killed at least 12 people and wounded 57 others on Thursday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad | |
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| Feb.22 |
South Africa |
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Oscar Pistorius granted bail Map of Pretoria South Africa| A magistrate granted bai, citing a number of problems with the police investigation into the death of the Olympic sprinter's girlfriend | |
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European Union |
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Eurozone recession 'to persist' |
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Ural |
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Injured Russians leave hospital after meteorite explosion |
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Mali |
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'Many die' in Mali mountain clashes 13 Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali, Chad's military says
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| Feb.23 |
Vatican |
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Vatican attacks resignation 'gossip'
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Syria |
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Syria opposition boycotts talks |
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Mali |
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Mali operation reaches 'final phase' |
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Florida |
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Fans injured in Daytona race crash |
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| Feb.24 |
Afghanistan |
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US forces 'must leave' Afghan region
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Vatican |
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Pope delivers final public blessing |
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Los Angeles |
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'Argo' wins best picture Oscar
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South Korea |
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Park sworn in as S Korea president |
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Cuba |
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Cuba's Raul Castro to retire in 2018 |
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| Feb.25 |
 Scotland |
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Archbishop resigns amid abuse claims Scotland's Roman Catholic archbishop, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, has resigned amid allegations that he abused four men studying to be priests
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Syria |
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Syria opposition U-turn on talks |
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Rome |
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Italy deadlock after protest vote |
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Southern Israel |
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Gaza rocket lands near Ashkelon in southern Israel |
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| Feb.26 |
 Egypt |
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Tourists killed as hot air balloon explodes in Egypt Map of Luxor Egypt Hot air balloon exploded over the city of Luxor. Eighteen tourists were killed when the balloon dropped almost 300 meters
| British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals are among 19 tourists killed
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 Italy |
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Europe anxious after Italy election deadlock European politicians and markets have reacted anxiously after general election produced a stalemate between centre-right and centre-left blo...
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U.S. Senate |
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Hagel confirmed as defence secretary The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio...
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Egypt |
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Egypt suspends Luxor balloon flights |
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Mexico |
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Mexico's 'most powerful woman' held
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Vatican |
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Pope to hold final Vatican audience |
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New Zealand |
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Shark kills man in New Zealand |
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| Feb.27 |
Vatican |
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Pope Benedict speaks in final papal audience | Benedict XVI spoke of moments of struggle as well as joy Wednesday during his final public address from a stage set up in St. Peter's Square | |
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Switzerland |
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Three dead in Swiss factory shooting |
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Alaska |
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Shell halts Arctic drilling for 2013 |
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European Union |
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EU agrees to cap bankers' bonuses
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Sydney |
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Australia finds largest meth haul |
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| Feb.28 |
Washington |
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U.S. to give additional $60M to Syrian opposition
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Vatican |
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Benedict XVI quits Vatican City for last time as pope Amid pomp and ceremony, Benedict XVI left Vatican City for the last time as pope, ahead of his historic resignation as leader of the world's Catholics
| The 85-year-old pontiff is being flown by helicopter to the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome
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Vatican |
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Benedict XVI steps down from papacy Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now 'will simply be a pilgrim' starting his last journey on earth
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Japan |
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Report outlines Fukushima's radiation toll |
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| 2013 |
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| Feb.1 |
Mali |
UN alarm at Mali army abuse claim |
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| Feb.3 |
Mali |
French jets bomb northern Mali
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| Feb.4 |
Mali |
French jets target Mali rebel bases |
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| Feb.5 |
Washington |
Drone strikes legal case revealed The legal basis for using drone strikes to kill US citizens has been disclosed in a leaked justice department memo
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| Feb.5 |
Mali |
French 'kill hundreds' in Mali |
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| Feb.5 |
Tokyo |
Japan PM condemns China radar act Japan's prime minister has called the decision by a Chinese frigate to put a radar lock on a Japanese navy ship a 'dangerous act'
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| Feb.7 |
U.S. Senate |
CIA nominee defends drone strikes |
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| Feb.11 |
North Korea |
Seismic activity amid nuclear test concerns |
|
| Feb.11 |
North Korea |
North Korea confirms nuclear test Map of Pyongyang North Korea| Pyongyang said the underground test involved a 'miniaturised' nuclear device and was carried out in a 'safe and perfect manner' | |
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| Feb.13 |
Washington |
Obama: 34,000 U.S. troops out of Afghanistan
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| Feb.16 |
Kabul |
Karzai limits Afghan air strike help |
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| Feb.18 |
Afghanistan |
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan fall |
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| Feb.19 |
Virginia |
Report: Chinese military leading cyberattacks An American cybersecurity firm has linked one of the world's most prolific groups of computer hackers in Shanghai to the Chinese government
|
| Feb.22 |
Mali |
'Many die' in Mali mountain clashes 13 Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali, Chad's military says
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| Feb.23 |
Mali |
Mali operation reaches 'final phase' |
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| Feb.24 |
Afghanistan |
US forces 'must leave' Afghan region
|
| Feb.25 |
Syria |
Syria opposition U-turn on talks |
|
| Feb.25 |
Southern Israel |
Gaza rocket lands near Ashkelon in southern Israel |
|
| Feb.26 |
U.S. Senate |
Hagel confirmed as defence secretary The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio...
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| 2013 |
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| Feb.3 |
Paraguay |
Paraguay candidate Oviedo killed Presidential candidate Lino Oviedo has died in a helicopter crash. Oviedo, 69, was running for Paraguay's third largest party in presidential...
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| Feb.4 |
Mexico |
Mexico blast 'triggered by gas'
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| Feb.6 |
Solomon Islands |
5 dead after powerful quake strikes in South Pacific
|
| Feb.7 |
New England |
US north-east braces for 'historic' snowstorm |
|
| Feb.8 |
Massachusetts |
'Historic' snowstorm blankets US Thick snow is blanketing the north-eastern US as a major storm cuts power to thousands of homes and plays havoc with transport schedules
| Millions of residents being warned to stay indoors
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| Feb.9 |
Boston |
North-east US paralysed by snowstorm
|
| Feb.9 |
Massachusetts |
Snow-hit US states begin clear-up
|
| Feb.10 |
India |
'Overcrowding' behind India stampede
|
| Feb.11 |
North Korea |
Seismic activity amid nuclear test concerns |
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| Feb.13 |
Eastern Ukraine |
Deaths reported in Ukraine plane crash |
|
| Feb.14 |
Alabama |
Crippled cruise ship reaches land Map of Mobile Alabama Alabama| The Carnival Triumph with more than 4,000 people aboard has reached land, four days after an engine fire knocked out the vessel's power | |
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| Feb.15 |
Ural |
Meteor injures hundreds in Russia Map of Chelyabinsk Russia A meteor crashing in Russia's Ural mountains has injured at least 950 people, as the shockwave blew out windows and rocked buildings
| A fireball streaked through the clear morning sky, followed by loud bangs. The meteor fell, suffered cuts and bruises but at least 46 remain in hospital. A large fragment landed in a lake near Chebarkul. The walls of the Arena Traktor were among those structures to suffer damage
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| |
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| Feb.15 |
Global |
Asteroid 2012 DA14 in record-breaking Earth pass
|
| Feb.15 |
Ural |
Clean-up team to meteorite-hit Urals
|
| Feb.19 |
Missouri |
Huge blaze in US shopping district |
|
| Feb.22 |
Ural |
Injured Russians leave hospital after meteorite explosion |
|
| Feb.23 |
Florida |
Fans injured in Daytona race crash |
|
| Feb.26 |
Egypt |
Tourists killed as hot air balloon explodes in Egypt Map of Luxor Egypt Hot air balloon exploded over the city of Luxor. Eighteen tourists were killed when the balloon dropped almost 300 meters
| British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals are among 19 tourists killed
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| |
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| Feb.26 |
Egypt |
Egypt suspends Luxor balloon flights |
|
| Feb.26 |
New Zealand |
Shark kills man in New Zealand |
|
| Feb.28 |
Japan |
Report outlines Fukushima's radiation toll |
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| 2013 |
|
| Feb.3 |
New Orleans |
Ravens win Super Bowl over 49ers, 34-29 A power outage puts Super Bowl on hold for 34 minutes. The Ravens took a 22-point lead before the 49ers
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| Feb.4 |
England |
Match-fixing network unearthed |
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| Feb.6 |
South Africa |
Burkina Faso into fairytale final |
|
| Feb.6 |
Australia |
Australia sport doping 'widespread' |
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| Feb.10 |
Johannesburg |
Third African title for Nigeria
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| Feb.14 |
South Africa |
Pistorius charged with killing girlfriend Map of Pretoria South Africa Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder in the death of Reeva Steenkamp, 29, at his South Africa
| His arrest over the death of model Reeva Steenkamp has stunned the country where he is considered a national hero
|
| |
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| Feb.15 |
South Africa |
Pistorius denies girlfriend's murder
|
| Feb.19 |
South Africa |
Pistorius 'shot girlfriend in bathroom'
|
| Feb.19 |
South Africa |
Pistorius 'mistook girlfriend for robber' |
|
| Feb.20 |
South Africa |
'Gunshots, screams, then more shots' A witness heard gunshots, screaming and then further shots from Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius's home on the night his girlfriend was kille...
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| Feb.22 |
South Africa |
Oscar Pistorius granted bail Map of Pretoria South Africa| A magistrate granted bai, citing a number of problems with the police investigation into the death of the Olympic sprinter's girlfriend | |
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| Feb.23 |
Florida |
Fans injured in Daytona race crash |
|
|
| 2013 |
|
| Feb.1 |
Washington |
US economy adds 157,000 new jobs
|
| Feb.3 |
England |
Malala recovering after surgery |
|
| Feb.4 |
New York |
US 'will sue' Standard & Poor's
|
| Feb.5 |
Texas |
Dell to be bought back by founder |
|
| Feb.5 |
Beijing |
China promises rise in minimum wage |
|
| Feb.8 |
Brussels |
EU leaders agree 3% budget cut
|
| Feb.9 |
United Kingdom |
Horsemeat scandal spreads
|
| Feb.10 |
France |
Horsemeat scandal widens across EU |
|
| Feb.12 |
U.S. Congress |
Obama pledges to reignite economy President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech
|
| Feb.13 |
European Union |
EU urges DNA tests of processed beef |
|
| Feb.14 |
Pittsburgh |
Warren Buffett in $28bn Heinz deal |
|
| Feb.14 |
European Union |
Eurozone sees recession deepen |
|
| Feb.15 |
Moscow |
Countries join in tax reform plea |
|
| Feb.18 |
Italy |
Nestle finds horsemeat in beef meals
|
| Feb.19 |
Missouri |
Huge blaze in US shopping district |
|
| Feb.19 |
Japan |
Japan posts record trade deficit |
|
| Feb.22 |
European Union |
Eurozone recession 'to persist' |
|
| Feb.24 |
Los Angeles |
'Argo' wins best picture Oscar
|
| Feb.26 |
Egypt |
Tourists killed as hot air balloon explodes in Egypt Map of Luxor Egypt Hot air balloon exploded over the city of Luxor. Eighteen tourists were killed when the balloon dropped almost 300 meters
| British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals are among 19 tourists killed
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| |
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| Feb.26 |
Egypt |
Egypt suspends Luxor balloon flights |
|
| Feb.27 |
Alaska |
Shell halts Arctic drilling for 2013 |
|
| Feb.27 |
European Union |
EU agrees to cap bankers' bonuses
|
|
| 2013 |
|
| Feb.1 |
Turkey |
Fatal blast outside U.S. Embassy Map of Ankara Turkey| One person died Friday in an apparent suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara | |
|
| Feb.1 |
Turkey |
Turkish attack a reminder of Cold War dynamics |
|
| Feb.4 |
Istanbul |
Missing American found dead |
|
| Feb.5 |
Mexico |
Hooded gunmen rape 6 tourists in Mexico Map of Acapulco Mexico| A pack of masked and hooded gunmen broke into a beach bungalow and raped six women spanish tourists after tying up a group of men | |
|
| Feb.6 |
Tunisia |
Politician's slaying shocks Tunisia Map of Tunis Tunisia| a gunman shot and killed opposition leader Chokri Belaid, Vocal critic of Islamist-led government, in front of his home | |
|
| Feb.13 |
Southern California |
Charred body found after US manhunt
|
| Feb.14 |
South Africa |
Pistorius charged with killing girlfriend Map of Pretoria South Africa Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder in the death of Reeva Steenkamp, 29, at his South Africa
| His arrest over the death of model Reeva Steenkamp has stunned the country where he is considered a national hero
|
| |
|
| Feb.15 |
South Africa |
Pistorius denies girlfriend's murder
|
| Feb.16 |
West Pakistan |
Pakistan market bomb kills dozens
|
| Feb.17 |
Northern Nigeria |
Foreign workers abducted in Nigeria At least six foreign workers have been seized and a security guard shot dead by gunmen who attacked a construction company site in northern ...
|
| Feb.17 |
Jerusalem |
Israel to launch Prisoner X inquiry
|
| Feb.19 |
Virginia |
Report: Chinese military leading cyberattacks An American cybersecurity firm has linked one of the world's most prolific groups of computer hackers in Shanghai to the Chinese government
|
| Feb.19 |
Brussels |
Robbers steal $50M in diamonds at Belgian airport
|
| Feb.19 |
South Africa |
Pistorius 'shot girlfriend in bathroom'
|
| Feb.19 |
Moscow |
Russia probes 'murder' of US adoptee |
|
| Feb.19 |
South Africa |
Pistorius 'mistook girlfriend for robber' |
|
| Feb.20 |
South Africa |
'Gunshots, screams, then more shots' A witness heard gunshots, screaming and then further shots from Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius's home on the night his girlfriend was kille...
|
| Feb.20 |
South Africa |
Pistorius police evidence challenged Lawyers for South African athlete Oscar Pistorius have challenged the testimony of a senior police detective on the second day of a bail hea...
|
| Feb.20 |
South Africa |
Pistorius detective on attempted murder charges Map of Pretoria South Africa| Hilton Botha, the detective leading the Oscar Pistorius inquiry is himself facing seven charges of attempted murder, police have confirmed | |
|
| Feb.21 |
Damascus |
Deadly bomb rocks Syrian capital
|
| Feb.21 |
South Africa |
New detective put on Pistorius case |
|
| Feb.21 |
Southern India |
Indian city shaken by blasts; 12 dead Map of Hyderabad India| Two bomb blasts killed at least 12 people and wounded 57 others on Thursday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad | |
|
| Feb.22 |
South Africa |
Oscar Pistorius granted bail Map of Pretoria South Africa| A magistrate granted bai, citing a number of problems with the police investigation into the death of the Olympic sprinter's girlfriend | |
|
| Feb.26 |
Mexico |
Mexico's 'most powerful woman' held
|
| Feb.27 |
Switzerland |
Three dead in Swiss factory shooting |
|
| Feb.27 |
Sydney |
Australia finds largest meth haul |
|
|
| 2013 |
|
| Feb.1 |
Turkey |
Fatal blast outside U.S. Embassy Map of Ankara Turkey| One person died Friday in an apparent suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara | |
|
| Feb.1 |
Turkey |
Turkish attack a reminder of Cold War dynamics |
|
| Feb.2 |
Mali |
Timbuktu hails French president France's president has said it would be wrong to assume the conflict in Mali is over, 3 weeks after launching an offensive to oust Islamist ...
|
| Feb.2 |
Mali |
France vows to help rebuild Mali |
|
| Feb.2 |
London |
UK to host Afghan-Pakistani talks |
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| Feb.3 |
Paraguay |
Paraguay candidate Oviedo killed Presidential candidate Lino Oviedo has died in a helicopter crash. Oviedo, 69, was running for Paraguay's third largest party in presidential...
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| Feb.3 |
Damascus |
Assad: Israel destabilising Syria |
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| Feb.4 |
England |
Richard III skeleton found under a car park |
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| Feb.5 |
Washington |
Drone strikes legal case revealed The legal basis for using drone strikes to kill US citizens has been disclosed in a leaked justice department memo
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| Feb.5 |
Tokyo |
Japan PM condemns China radar act Japan's prime minister has called the decision by a Chinese frigate to put a radar lock on a Japanese navy ship a 'dangerous act'
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| Feb.6 |
Tunisia |
Politician's slaying shocks Tunisia Map of Tunis Tunisia| a gunman shot and killed opposition leader Chokri Belaid, Vocal critic of Islamist-led government, in front of his home | |
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| Feb.6 |
Brussels |
EU leaders set for crucial budget summit |
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| Feb.7 |
Tunisia |
Tense Tunisia to bury slain leader |
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| Feb.7 |
U.S. Senate |
CIA nominee defends drone strikes |
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| Feb.8 |
Tunisia |
Angry crowds mourn Tunisia opposition leader
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| Feb.8 |
Brussels |
EU leaders agree 3% budget cut
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| Feb.9 |
Berlin |
German 'plagiarism' minister quits
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| Feb.9 |
India |
Holiest day at India's Kumbh Mela |
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| Feb.10 |
France |
Horsemeat scandal widens across EU |
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| Feb.11 |
Vatican |
Pope Benedict to resign at end of month The spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics surprised the world Monday by saying he will resign at the end of the month 'because of advanced age'
| The news startled and shocked the Catholic world and led to frenzied speculation about who would replace him
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| Feb.11 |
North Korea |
North Korea confirms nuclear test Map of Pyongyang North Korea| Pyongyang said the underground test involved a 'miniaturised' nuclear device and was carried out in a 'safe and perfect manner' | |
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| Feb.12 |
U.S. Congress |
Obama pledges to reignite economy President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech
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| Feb.12 |
UN Security Council |
North Korea test condemned at UN |
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| Feb.13 |
Washington |
Obama: 34,000 U.S. troops out of Afghanistan
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| Feb.13 |
European Union |
EU urges DNA tests of processed beef |
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| Feb.15 |
Moscow |
Countries join in tax reform plea |
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| Feb.16 |
Kabul |
Karzai limits Afghan air strike help |
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| Feb.17 |
Bangladesh |
Bangladesh protests spark law change |
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| Feb.17 |
Jerusalem |
Israel to launch Prisoner X inquiry
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| Feb.17 |
Ecuador |
Ecuador's Correa is re-elected President Rafael Correa has been re-elected for a third term with more than 50% of the vote. His main challenger has admitted defeat
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| Feb.18 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela's Chavez finally returns home | President Hugo Chavez announced his return to Venezuela from Cuba early Monday, where he had been undergoing cancer treatment | |
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| Feb.23 |
Vatican |
Vatican attacks resignation 'gossip'
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| Feb.23 |
Syria |
Syria opposition boycotts talks |
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| Feb.24 |
Afghanistan |
US forces 'must leave' Afghan region
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| Feb.24 |
Vatican |
Pope delivers final public blessing |
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| Feb.24 |
South Korea |
Park sworn in as S Korea president |
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| Feb.24 |
Cuba |
Cuba's Raul Castro to retire in 2018 |
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| Feb.25 |
Scotland |
Archbishop resigns amid abuse claims Scotland's Roman Catholic archbishop, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, has resigned amid allegations that he abused four men studying to be priests
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| Feb.25 |
Syria |
Syria opposition U-turn on talks |
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| Feb.25 |
Rome |
Italy deadlock after protest vote |
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| Feb.26 |
Italy |
Europe anxious after Italy election deadlock European politicians and markets have reacted anxiously after general election produced a stalemate between centre-right and centre-left blo...
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| Feb.26 |
U.S. Senate |
Hagel confirmed as defence secretary The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio...
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| Feb.26 |
Mexico |
Mexico's 'most powerful woman' held
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| Feb.26 |
Vatican |
Pope to hold final Vatican audience |
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| Feb.27 |
Vatican |
Pope Benedict speaks in final papal audience | Benedict XVI spoke of moments of struggle as well as joy Wednesday during his final public address from a stage set up in St. Peter's Square | |
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| Feb.28 |
Washington |
U.S. to give additional $60M to Syrian opposition
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| Feb.28 |
Vatican |
Benedict XVI quits Vatican City for last time as pope Amid pomp and ceremony, Benedict XVI left Vatican City for the last time as pope, ahead of his historic resignation as leader of the world's Catholics
| The 85-year-old pontiff is being flown by helicopter to the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome
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| Feb.28 |
Vatican |
Benedict XVI steps down from papacy Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now 'will simply be a pilgrim' starting his last journey on earth
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