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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Russian gas flow disappoints EU The EU tells Russia it is disappointed that little gas has flowed into Europe from Ukraine, despite a deal to resume supplies. |
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| Israelis 'push on into Gaza City' Israeli troops enter Gaza City suburbs and are engaged in street fighting with Palestinian militants, reports say. | |
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| Clinton pledges to use diplomacy Hillary Clinton tells senators she will use a "smart" mix of military and diplomatic power as US secretary of state. | |
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| Blair awarded top medal by Bush Former PM Tony Blair receives the United States' highest civil award - the Medal of Freedom - in Washington. | |
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| Mbeki 'vindicated' by Zuma ruling Ex-South African President Thabo Mbeki says he feels vindicated by a court ruling resurrecting graft charges against his rival, Jacob Zuma. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Mbeki 'vindicated' by Zuma ruling Ex-South African President Thabo Mbeki says he feels vindicated by a court ruling resurrecting graft charges against his rival, Jacob Zuma. |
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| Somali joy as Ethiopians withdraw Residents of the Somali capital celebrate as Ethiopian troops leave their Mogadishu bases, despite fears of a power vacuum. | |
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| New soil map for African farmers Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from the world's largest detailed digital map of soil nutrient quality. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Clinton pledges to use diplomacy Hillary Clinton tells senators she will use a "smart" mix of military and diplomatic power as US secretary of state. |
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| US trade deficit at five-year low The US deficit dropped to its lowest level in more than five years in November, official figures show. | |
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| Yahoo names new chief executive Internet portal Yahoo has named Silicon Valley veteran Carol Bartz as its new chief executive to replace Jerry Yang | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | China's exports in record decline China's exports see their biggest decline in a decade, December figures show, as factory closures and staff layoffs accelerate. |
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| Thai troops 'torturing in south' Thai troops are engaged in "systematic" torture as they combat an insurgency in the south, Amnesty says. | |
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| Flood warning for storm-hit Fiji Fijian authorities issue a severe flood warning for the whole island group, following days of heavy rain in the Pacific nation. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| Russian gas flow disappoints EU The EU tells Russia it is disappointed that little gas has flowed into Europe from Ukraine, despite a deal to resume supplies. |
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| Euro MPs back pesticide controls The European Parliament votes to tighten rules on pesticide use and ban chemicals deemed harmful to human health. | |
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| Germany agrees 50bn euro stimulus German Chancellor Angela Merkel unveils a stimulus package worth about 50bn euros including infrastructure investment. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Israelis 'push on into Gaza City' Israeli troops enter Gaza City suburbs and are engaged in street fighting with Palestinian militants, reports say. |
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| Spate of bomb attacks in Baghdad A series of bomb blasts during rush hour in Baghdad kills at least eight people and injures many others, officials say. | |
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| Iraqis 'capture leading militant' Iraqi security forces say they have captured a leading Sunni militant thought to be the leader of militant group Ansar al Sunna. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Sri Lankan editor row escalates Sri Lanka's government accuses the opposition of trying to gain political advantage from the murder of a newspaper editor. |
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| India Satyam fraud office probe India says the scandal involving Satyam Computers will be probed by a federal office dealing with serious corporate fraud. | |
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| Pakistan action urged on Mumbai UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says Pakistan did not direct the Mumbai raids but must act against the attackers. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | UK economy downturn 'frightening' Business leaders paint a bleak picture of the UK economy, with a survey suggesting a "frightening deterioration". |
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| Ministers plan £20bn loan scheme Ministers are considering plans to guarantee up to £20bn of loans to small businesses as a way to help them survive the downturn. | |
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| Dead girl's mother failed to help A mother admits failing to protect her two-year-old daughter who died after suffering weeks of horrific abuse. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Cash for working in tough schools The government unveils £10,000 recruitment packages to attract and keep good teachers in challenging schools. |
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| Virtual learning 'slow starter' An Ofsted study finds that online support available to school and college pupils has so far failed to become widespread. | |
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| Girls 'stay bullied for longer' A study suggests girls are two and half times more likely to remain as victims of bullying than boys in primary school. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | More than 300 children 'at risk' An emergency meeting into Doncaster's children's services hears that 317 of the town's youngsters are at risk. |
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| Dead girl's mother failed to help A mother admits failing to protect her two-year-old daughter who died after suffering weeks of horrific abuse. | |
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| Prozac 'caused boy, 15, to kill' A boy killed a Colchester man because his personality was changed by an anti-depressant drug, a court hears. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Yahoo names new chief executive Internet portal Yahoo has named Silicon Valley veteran Carol Bartz as its new chief executive to replace Jerry Yang |
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| US banking giants in tie-up deal Citigroup and Morgan Stanley agree a tie-up of their brokerage operations in a deal that nets Citi $2.7bn. | |
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| Russian gas flow disappoints EU The EU tells Russia it is disappointed that little gas has flowed into Europe from Ukraine, despite a deal to resume supplies. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Stars sign for Obama celebration Beyonce, U2 and Bruce Springsteen sign up to perform at an inaugural celebration for US President-elect Barack Obama. |
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| Ledger Globe will go to daughter Heath Ledger's posthumous Golden Globe will eventually go to his daughter, say the actor's parents. | |
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| Polanski victim urges end to case The victim at the centre of the statutory rape case involving film-maker Roman Polanski has asked a US court to drop charges against him. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | New soil map for African farmers Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from the world's largest detailed digital map of soil nutrient quality. |
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| Genetic secrets from Tassie tiger Scientists study the genetics of the extinct Tasmanian tiger, using DNA extracted from preserved hair. | |
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| Nigeria's gas profits 'up in smoke' Another deadline to end gas flaring in Nigeria passes without bringing an end to the flames that campaigners say are poisoning people. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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| Yahoo names new chief executive Internet portal Yahoo has named Silicon Valley veteran Carol Bartz as its new chief executive to replace Jerry Yang |
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| Dangerous coding errors revealed Experts have put together a list of the 25 most dangerous programming mistakes | |
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| Research hope for new power cells Scientists are attempting to master new technology to power cars, mobile phones and laptops. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Lack of sleep 'raises cold risk' Sleeping less than seven hours a night greatly raises the risk of catching a cold, US research suggests. |
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| HRT 'can shrink women's brains' Some forms of hormone replacement therapy can slightly shrink the brains of post-menopausal women, US research suggests. | |
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| Euro MPs back pesticide controls The European Parliament votes to tighten rules on pesticide use and ban chemicals deemed harmful to human health. | |
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| 1991: Bloodshed at Lithuanian TV station Around 13 people are killed and at least 140 injured as Soviet troops continue to attack Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. | |||
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| 1964: Riots in Calcutta leave more than 100 dead Hindu-Muslim rioting breaks out in the Indian city of Calcutta resulting in the deaths of more than 100 people. | |||
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| 2001: Earthquake devastates Salvador More than 1,000 people are feared dead after an earthquake strikes the Central American city of San Salvador. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Opener Hayden confirms retirement Australian batsman Matthew Hayden announces his retirement after 103 Tests and 161 one-day internationals. |
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| Bristol City 0-2 Portsmouth Peter Crouch and Niko Kranjcar get the goals that settle a pulsating replay and ensure FA Cup holders Portsmouth avoid a third-round exit. | |
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| Scolari calls for Chelsea unity Luiz Felipe Scolari accepts the blame for Chelsea's 3-0 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday, but says his team must now show more togetherness. | |
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| White & Hussey guide Aussies home A 69-run stand between Mike Hussey and Cameron White sees Australia claim a six-wicket win the second Twenty20 match against South Africa in Brisbane. | |
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| Bangladesh v Sri Lanka live score Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in a triangular series match in Mirpur. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Bristol City 0-2 Portsmouth Peter Crouch and Niko Kranjcar get the goals that settle a pulsating replay and ensure FA Cup holders Portsmouth avoid a third-round exit. |
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| Scolari calls for Chelsea unity Luiz Felipe Scolari accepts the blame for Chelsea's 3-0 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday, but says his team must now show more togetherness. | |
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| Peterborough 0-2 West Brom West Brom end Peterborough's dreams of an upset with a comfortable victory at London Road. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Opener Hayden confirms retirement Australian batsman Matthew Hayden announces his retirement after 103 Tests and 161 one-day internationals. |
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| Bangladesh v Sri Lanka live score Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in a triangular series match in Mirpur. | |
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| White & Hussey guide Aussies home A 69-run stand between Mike Hussey and Cameron White sees Australia claim a six-wicket win the second Twenty20 match against South Africa in Brisbane. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Federer questions Murray chances Roger Federer says he is "surprised" Britain's Andy Murray has been installed as joint favourite for the Australian Open. |
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| British women go out in Australia British women Anne Keothavong and Melanie South are beaten in warm-up tournaments for the Australian Open. | |
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| Britain's South into Aussie Open British number two Melanie South gains direct entry to the Australian Open after the withdrawal of reigning champion Maria Sharapova. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Stoner promises aggressive return Casey Stoner says he will be more aggressive than ever when he returns to full fitness after wrist surgery. |
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| Spaniard in coma at Dakar Rally Spanish motorbike rider Cristobal Guerrero falls into a coma after crashing during the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally. | |
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| Massa positive about new Ferrari Felipe Massa is confident he can be a title contender again after his first experience of Ferrari's new Formula One car. | |
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