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Cocoa the key to Ivory Coast standoff
Cocoa is the lifeblood of Ivory Coast. Fortunes, both material and political, depend upon it. While 2010's output is comparable to the year before's,…
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Forget cats and dogs, it's raining birds in Arkansas
It was a scene straight out of Alfred Hitchcock's horror classic 'The Birds' . The people of Beebe, Arkansas were seeing in the New Year when on…
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Safety fears for Europe's Coptic Christians
As Egypt's Coptic Christians protest for greater protection after a deadly church bombing, their brethren in Europe could now be under threat. It…
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Hungary defends Media Act amid 'loss of freedom' criticism
Hungary has defended its new media law, and welcomed an EU review of it, which will seek to sort out if the legislation is compatible with European…
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Greek government trims plan for Turkish border fence
The United States' wall along its border with Mexico has concrete and razor wire to discouraged unwanted migrants. Plans to erect such a fence along…
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Fiat splits to grow
A new year and a new Fiat with the Italian company split in two as Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne tries to revamp it to increase growth and help…
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Mideast Christians facing growing persecution
For Christians in the Middle East, there is no doubt that daily life has become more difficult. Many complain of attacks and persecution, forcing…
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A final call-up for Germany's last conscripts
The last-ever batch of conscripts is making military history in Germany as the country's armed forces prepare to turn fully professional. Some…
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Misery not over yet for Australian flood victims
There is no sign of any respite yet for some of Australia's flood victims in what is normally known as the sunshine state. The town of…
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Mysterious animal deaths spook Arkansas
After birds dropping from the sky it is now fish going belly up in their thousands in Arkansas. Around 100,000 fish have been found dead between…
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Brown replaces Schwarzenegger in California
He is no Mr Universe or Hollywood action hero but Jerry Brown is hoping he can succeed where Arnold Schwarzenegger failed in fixing California's…
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Ivory Coast: Gbagbo going nowhere fast
There is little sign that Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo is prepared to accept an immunity offer in return for him standing down. The…
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Think again, says Europe to Greece's plans for an anti-migrant fence
Plans for Greece to boost security against illegal immigrants by building a fence along its border with Turkey have been dismissed by the EU.…
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No deal in Ivory Coast as the deadlock continues
The four regional leaders from West Africa have left their talks with Ivory Coast incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo. The presidents of Benin,…
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Egypt's Copts pursue protests after church attack
For the third straight day since a deadly church bombing, Egypt's Coptic Christians have unleashed their anger on the streets. The New Year's Day…
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Chinese icemen new time record for full body ice contact endurance
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Mourners bid farewell to slain Punjab governor
Thousands of mourners have attended the funeral of slain Punjab Governor Salman Taseer in Lahore. Amid tight security, Prime Minister Raza Gilani…
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Moscow continues clampdown on opposition
Russian authorities have continued a crackdown on opposition supporters. As many as 40 people have been taken into custody for protesting against…
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Australians prepare for life after floods
With vast areas of northeastern Australia still submerged by floods, local people are desperately hoping water levels have peaked, as authorities are…
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