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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Obama suffers blow over nominees Tom Daschle withdraws his nomination as US health secretary, hours after another Obama nominee withdrew. |
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| Iran satellite move sparks fears Western powers voice concerns over Iran's intentions after it launches its first domestically made satellite into orbit. | |
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| Colombia's Farc free ex-governor Colombian Farc rebels release a former provincial governor held hostage since 2001 in the jungle, the Red Cross says. | |
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| EU attacks 'Buy American' clause The EU urges the US to cut the "Buy American" clause from its economic recovery plan amid fears of rising protectionism. | |
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| Kyrgyzstan 'to shut key US base' Kyrgystan's leader says he is shutting a vital US air base that supports military operations in Afghanistan. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Somali leader seeks military aid Somalia's new president appeals for foreign military help to deal with "extremists" against the peace process. |
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| Liberian crop pest mystery solved The mystery caterpillar which is plaguing farmers in Liberia and Guinea has finally been identified, says the UN food agency. | |
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| Madagascar opposition mayor fired The Madagascar capital's Mayor Andry Rajoelina vows to contest his sacking by government, amid ongoing turmoil in Antananarivo. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Obama suffers blow over nominees Tom Daschle withdraws his nomination as US health secretary, hours after another Obama nominee withdrew. |
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| EU attacks 'Buy American' clause The EU urges the US to cut the "Buy American" clause from its economic recovery plan amid fears of rising protectionism. | |
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| Colombia's Farc free ex-governor Colombian Farc rebels release a former provincial governor held hostage since 2001 in the jungle, the Red Cross says. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | N Korea 'preparing missile test' North Korea appears to be preparing to test-fire its longest range missile, a South Korean official and reports say. |
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| Boat people rescued off Indonesia Nearly 200 people, believed to be Burmese Rohingya, are rescued from a boat adrift off Indonesia's coast, officials say. | |
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| Chinese anger at UK shoe-thrower China reacts with indignation over an incident in which a shoe was thrown at Premier Wen Jiabao in the UK. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | MEPs urge EU Guantanamo promise MEPs urge EU member states to help the US shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison camp by accepting detainees. |
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| Merkel joins Papal Holocaust row The German chancellor says the Vatican must clear up its position over the readmission of a Holocaust-denying bishop. | |
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| 'French base' for German troops German troops will be based in France for the first time since WWII, under plans reportedly being drawn up by both countries. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Iran satellite move sparks fears Western powers voice concerns over Iran's intentions after it launches its first domestically made satellite into orbit. |
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| Israeli planes hit Gaza tunnels Israeli planes bomb Palestinian smuggling tunnels on Gaza's border with Egypt after a rocket hits the Israeli city of Ashkelon. | |
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| Palestinians make ICC overtures International Criminal Court considers a Palestinian application that could allow it to investigate war crimes in Gaza. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Sri Lanka Tigers urged to end war Key international negotiators urge Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels to lay down arms and discuss ending hostilities. |
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| Pakistan bridge blast cuts supply Suspected militants in north-west Pakistan blow up a bridge, cutting a crucial supply link to Nato forces in Afghanistan. | |
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| Cabinet 'ignores' Afghan cricket Afghan cricketers are dismayed not to get government recognition after reaching the final stages of the World Cup. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Snow causes further UK disruption Parts of the UK struggle with a second day of disruption after the heaviest snowfalls in 18 years, with thousands of schools closed. |
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| Fresh talks in foreign worker row Hundreds of workers continue unofficial strike action over the use of foreign contractors, as Acas talks resume. | |
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| Thatcher barred from top BBC show Carol Thatcher will not work for BBC One's The One Show after being reported for making an off-air remark, the BBC announces. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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| Schools warned on parental costs Schools must do all they can to keep down the cost to parents of uniforms and school activities, the Children's Secretary says. |
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| Round-up of UK school closures Details of the schools which closed as Britain suffered its second day of snow and ice. | |
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| More schools 'might have opened' The government says some schools which have shut because of the weather could - with hindsight - have stayed open. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Missing girl 1926 inquiry resumes Detectives reopen an 83-year-old missing person case after it is revealed that the teenager who disappeared may have been murdered. |
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| Crash driver 'left friend to die' A driver left his friend to die in the passenger seat of a car following a late-night accident, a court hears. | |
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| Snow causes further UK disruption Parts of the UK struggle with a second day of disruption after the heaviest snowfalls in 18 years, with thousands of schools closed. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | US car firms report sales slump Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all saw a sharp fall in US sales in January, as their woes show no sign of improving. |
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| Miner BHP sees profits fall 25% Mining giant BHP Billiton sees its half-year profits fall by a quarter, as worldwide demand for metals has declined. | |
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| EU attacks 'Buy American' clause The EU urges the US to cut the "Buy American" clause from its economic recovery plan amid fears of rising protectionism. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Glastonbury tickets are sold out This summer's Glastonbury festival sells out, nearly five months before the annual music extravaganza takes place. |
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| Spinal Tap recording new material Spoof metal band Spinal Tap are recording their first new material in 19 years, confirms actor Harry Shearer. | |
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| Disputed Picasso works stay in NY Two New York museums will hold onto early works by Picasso after reaching an out-of-court settlement with a man who claimed he was their rightful owner. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Telescope sees smallest exoplanet The smallest planet yet found outside the Solar System is detected by a French space telescope. |
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| Liberian crop pest mystery solved The mystery caterpillar which is plaguing farmers in Liberia and Guinea has finally been identified, says the UN food agency. | |
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| Plans for UK satellite launcher Two firms are in talks about developing a new UK satellite launcher, 38 years after the government ditched its capability. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Google Earth dives under the sea Google has unveiled an expansion to Google Earth that includes large swathes of the world's oceans. |
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| Mobiles connect across the waves Merchant seafarers will soon be able to make calls to home using their own mobile phones. | |
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| Snow strains technology networks Heavy snow caused a spike in mobile and web demands as commuters tried to find out if they could get to work. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Donor kidney removed via vagina US surgeons successfully remove a healthy donor kidney through a small incision in the back of the donor's vagina. |
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| Hormone may predict 'baby blues' Measuring levels of a hormone during pregnancy may predict a woman's risk of postnatal depression, say researchers. | |
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| Alzheimer's 'is brain diabetes' The most common form of dementia may be closely related to another common disease of old-age - type II diabetes, say scientists. | |
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| 1959: Buddy Holly killed in air crash Three young rock 'n' roll stars, including 22-year-old singer Buddy Holly, die when their plane crashes in the United States. | |||
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| 1960: Macmillan speaks of 'wind of change' in Africa Harold Macmillan outrages South African politicians with a speech warning of the "wind of change" in Africa. | |||
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| 1986: Pope and Mother Teresa feed the sick The Pope meets Mother Teresa in Calcutta and visits her home for the sick and dying. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | India triumph despite Murali feat India seal the one-day international series against Sri Lanka on a day when Muttiah Muralitharan equals Wasim Akram's one-day wicket-taking record. |
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| Arshavin completes Arsenal move Russian international midfielder Andrei Arshavin completes his move to Arsenal on a "long term" deal for an undisclosed fee. | |
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| Strauss relishing new England era New England captain Andrew Strauss looks forward to a new era as his team face West Indies in the first Test in Jamaica on Wednesday. | |
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| England recall for fly-half Goode England name Andy Goode at fly-half for their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday. | |
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| Lampard wins appeal over red card Chelsea's Frank Lampard wins his appeal against the red card he received against Liverpool. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Arshavin completes Arsenal move Russian international midfielder Andrei Arshavin completes his move to Arsenal on a "long term" deal for an undisclosed fee. |
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| Burnley 3-1 West Brom Steven Thompson strikes twice as Burnley dump West Brom out of the FA Cup to set up a fifth round tie against Arsenal or Cardiff. | |
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| Lampard wins appeal over red card Chelsea's Frank Lampard wins his appeal against the red card he received against Liverpool. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Strauss relishing new England era New England captain Andrew Strauss looks forward to a new era as his team face West Indies in the first Test in Jamaica on Wednesday. |
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| India triumph despite Murali feat India seal the one-day international series against Sri Lanka on a day when Muttiah Muralitharan equals Wasim Akram's one-day wicket-taking record. | |
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| IPL charges 'upset' England stars English players involved in the Indian Premier League are reportedly very unhappy at having to pay their counties 10% of their auction value to play. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Nadal thrilled with Aussie title Rafael Nadal says winning his first Grand Slam title on hard courts is extra special after beating Roger Federer at the Australian Open. |
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| Nadal beats Federer in epic final Rafael Nadal produces a display of incredible defiance to defeat Roger Federer and win his first Australian Open title. | |
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| Serena relief at 10th Grand Slam Serena Williams says she "needed" to win the Australian Open to reach the landmark of 10 Grand Slam victories. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Rossi suffers injuries after fall Valentino Rossi requires stitches in his left hand and foot after a minor accident at his home in Italy. |
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| F1 mourns ex-McLaren boss Mayer Former McLaren boss Teddy Mayer, who guided James Hunt to his world Formula One championship win in 1976, dies at the age of 73. | |
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| Loeb cruises to Rally Ireland win Sebastien Loeb makes a perfect start to his defence of the World Rally Championship with victory at the Rally Ireland. | |
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