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Sufi shrine attackers admit latest Pakistan blasts
Three bombs have ripped through a Shia Muslim procession in the Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least 29 and wounding more than 140. …
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Inauspicious start to Washington talks
Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians are due to resume tomorrow. Today featured bilateral meetings in Washington, and President…
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No cigarettes and alcohol for Chile miners
As if being separated from their families wasn't enough, the Chilean miners trapped underground have received a new setback. Doctors say they must…
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Labour's leadership contenders
The main question facing Labour after its election fiasco of last May was who would take over from Gordon Brown and lead the party in opposition. Now…
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Moscow bans night-time spirit sales
Moscow has banned night-time sales of vodka and other spirits starting from Wednesday night. It's part of a nationwide drive to curb alcohol abuse…
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Iraqi uncertainty over US troop shrinkage
US Vice President Joe Biden has been in Iraq to mark the end of seven years of fighting operations there, following the US-led invasion in 2003. Iraq…
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EU popularity ratings hit nine-year low
Popular support for European Union membership has fallen to a nine-year low, according to an annual Eurobarometer survey carried out in May, when the…
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Terror suspects released without charge
Dutch authorities have freed without charge two Yemenis living in the US arrested on Monday for transporting unusual objects on a transatlantic…
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One man taken hostage at Discovery Channel
An armed man with a handgun has taken at least person hostage at the headquarters of Discovery Channel near Washington DC. Police in Montgomery…
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Gunman killed by police in US hostage crisis
A gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications headquarters near Washington DC in the USA has been shot dead by police and his…
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Violence in Middle East as peace talks begin
In the West Bank, two civilians were wounded in a shooting by suspected Palestinian gunmen. The incident came 24 hours after the killing of four…
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USA prepares for Hurricane Earl
On the east coast of America, signs are flashing out a stark warning. Hurricane Earl is on his way. In parts of low-lying north Carolina, residents…
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Thriller opens the 67th Venice Film Festival
In Venice, the stars of the film world were on the red carpet for the opening of the 67th Venice Festival. A dark psychological drama 'Black Swan'…
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Middle East leaders speak ahead of peace talks
Middle East leaders have spoken of their hopes and aspirations ahead of planned peace talks and after a meeting with Barack Obama. At the White…
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Many dead in bombings of Shiite procession in Pakistan
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Police fire on Mozambique food price protests
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Bundesbank board votes for Sarrazin's dismissal
The Board of Germany's Bundesbank says it's voted unamimously to seek the dismissal of Thilo Sarrazin, the board member who's sparked uproar with his…
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US East Coast braces for Hurricane Earl
The dangers posed by Hurricane Earl are being taken increasingly seriously as it threatens to deliver a sidelong blow to the North Carolina coast.…
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Dolphin hunters threaten "Flipper" trainer
The Japanese dolphin hunting season has begun, defying international criticism by anti-hunting campaigners. One protest in Tokyo was attended by…
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Leaders flag up peace ahead of Middle East talks
It is down to business in face-to-face Middle East talks today after the pomp of a White House reception. Meeting key players ahead of the…
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