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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Obama chooses Supreme Court judge Barack Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the Supreme Court - the first Hispanic judge to be chosen. |
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| UN call for Sri Lanka war probe The UN's human rights chief calls for an independent inquiry into alleged atrocities during Sri Lanka's bloody civil war. | |
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| California backs gay marriage ban California's Supreme Court upholds a bar on same-sex marriage - a very divisive issue in the state. | |
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| Obama calls for Suu Kyi release US President Barack Obama calls for the unconditional release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. | |
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| US cancer teen 'to get treatment' A US boy who ran away with his mother to avoid cancer treatment can receive chemotherapy, say his parents. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Niger leader dissolves parliament Niger's President, Mamadou Tandja, dissolves the uranium-rich country's parliament a day after his bid for a third term in office is ruled illegal. |
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| South Africa goes into recession South Africa goes into recession for the first time since 1992 after a slowdown in the manufacturing and mining sectors. | |
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| Zimbabwe cholera 'to top 100,000' The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is forecast to reach 100,000 this week. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Obama chooses Supreme Court judge Barack Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the Supreme Court - the first Hispanic judge to be chosen. |
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| Canada official eats seal heart Canada's governor general helps to butcher and eat a seal in what is being perceived as an act of solidarity with seal hunters. | |
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| California backs gay marriage ban California's Supreme Court upholds a bar on same-sex marriage - a very divisive issue in the state. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Obama calls for Suu Kyi release US President Barack Obama calls for the unconditional release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. |
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| North Korea 'will pay' over tests North Korea will face increased international pressure following its nuclear and missile tests, the US has said. | |
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| 'Suicide bombing' in Uzbekistan State media in Uzbekistan says a suicide bomber has killed a police officer and wounded several people in the city of Andijan. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | UK considering Vauxhall support The UK has "not ruled out making a financial contribution" to help secure the future of carmaker Vauxhall, says Lord Mandelson. |
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| Demjanjuk 'in hospital with gout' Suspected Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk has been moved from jail in Germany to hospital after developing gout, his lawyer says. | |
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| Marcel Marceau's goods auctioned The personal effects of the late Marcel Marceau, the world's most famous mime artist, are being auctioned in Paris. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Three die in bombing of US convoy in Iraq One soldier and two civilians working for the US are killed when a roadside bomb explodes near their convoy in Iraq, the US military says. |
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| French President Sarkozy opens UAE base President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened a French military base in the UAE, its first permanent base in the Gulf. | |
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| Lebanon arrests colonel as 'Israeli spy' Lebanese police say an army colonel is the latest person detained on suspicion of spying for Israel, making about 30 arrests. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | UN call for Sri Lanka war probe The UN's human rights chief calls for an independent inquiry into alleged atrocities during Sri Lanka's bloody civil war. |
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| Afghans counter US deaths figure An Afghan human rights group says 97 civilians died in a US air raid this month, many more than the US military suggests. | |
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| Scores are killed by Cyclone Aila More than 155 people are killed by Cyclone Aila which hit Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, officials say. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Cameron in 'people power' pledge David Cameron pledges to bring "real people power" to politics, including possible fixed-term Parliaments. |
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| NHS to give back pain acupuncture Patients with back pain should be offered the choice of acupuncture, exercise or a massage on the NHS, say new guidelines. | |
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| UK broadband 'notspots' revealed Research shows there are three million UK homes that need faster broadband under government plans for universal access. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Young face 'tough job prospects' Nearly half of all firms will not be looking to hire graduates or school-leavers in the months ahead, a survey suggests. |
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| Poor 'isolated' in private school Pupils offered free or subsidised places at independent schools can often feel isolated, a report suggests. | |
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| Oxford poet 'sorry' over vote row The first woman to become the Oxford Professor of Poetry apologises following questions over her role in an alleged smear campaign against a rival. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Murder charge for 13-year-old boy A 13-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a teenage footballing hopeful, who died from a stab wound in east London. |
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| School swine flu hits 50 people Forty-five children and five adults, all linked to a Birmingham primary school, are confirmed to be infected with swine flu. | |
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| Burnley fans at promotion parade Thousands of people celebrate Burnley's promotion to the Premier League at a victory parade. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Consumer confidence buoys market US shares rise after a survey suggested US consumer confidence was at its highest level since last September. |
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| Facebook sells stake in business Facebook sells a 1.96% stake to a Russian internet firm, a move that values the social networking website at $10bn. | |
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| UK considering Vauxhall support The UK has "not ruled out making a financial contribution" to help secure the future of carmaker Vauxhall, says Lord Mandelson. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Gibson confirms partner pregnancy Actor Mel Gibson confirms rumours his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is expecting a child. |
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| Eno artwork lights up opera house The artwork of music producer Brian Eno illuminates the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House as part of a sound and light festival in the city. | |
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| Marcel Marceau's goods auctioned The personal effects of the late Marcel Marceau, the world's most famous mime artist, are being auctioned in Paris. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Space rock yields carbon bounty A meteorite that crashed to Earth in 2000 has shown an abundance of a chemical likely to have been involved in the origins of life. |
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| Rooks reveal remarkable tool-use Rooks are able to craft, modify and use a variety of different tools in the lab, despite not using them in the wild. | |
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| Deforestation 'faster in Africa' Africa's forests are disappearing faster than those in other parts of the world because of a lack of land ownership, a report says. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | UK broadband 'notspots' revealed Research shows there are three million UK homes that need faster broadband under government plans for universal access. |
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| New rate for music digital stream New charges for online music streaming in the UK are released, with the hope of attracting new services. | |
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| Hi-tech aims to improve lifestyle Facebook, mobiles and energy meters are helping to work out if people can be nudged into adopting healthier lifestyles. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Natural birth classes questioned Relaxation and breathing techniques do not reduce the need for an epidural during childbirth, a study suggests. |
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| Gene links heart and gum disease German researchers have found a gene which links heart attacks and dental disease. | |
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| Zimbabwe cholera 'to top 100,000' The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is forecast to reach 100,000 this week. | |
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| 2000: Hezbollah celebrates Israeli retreat The Hezbollah leader is greeted by thousands of supporters during a victory rally to celebrate the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon. | |||
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| 1998: Veterans reject Japanese 'sorrow' Emperor Akihito of Japan speaks of his "pain" over the suffering inflicted by his country during World War II, but war veterans feel he does not go far enough. | |||
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| 1981: Italy in crisis as cabinet resigns The entire Italian coalition cabinet under Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani steps down in the wake of a scandal over freemasonry. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Ferguson seeks place in history Sir Alex Ferguson sets his sights on elevating his Manchester United side into the pantheon of European football's all-time great teams. |
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| Serena survives first-round test Second seed Serena Williams is given a huge scare before beating world number 100 Klara Zakopalova in a thrilling first-round match at the French Open. | |
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| England secure one-day series win Matt Prior hits 87 as England beat West Indies by 58 runs to secure the final one-day international and take the series 2-0. | |
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| Jol named new head coach at Ajax Former Tottenham boss Martin Jol agrees a thee-year contract to become head coach of Dutch giants Ajax, ruling him out of the vacancy at Sunderland. | |
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| Ashley says sorry to Magpies fans Newcastle owner Mike Ashley apologises to the club's supporters for the mistakes that cost them relegation from the Premier League. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Ferguson seeks place in history Sir Alex Ferguson sets his sights on elevating his Manchester United side into the pantheon of European football's all-time great teams. |
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| Sunderland 'want Bruce as boss' Sunderland want Wigan boss Steve Bruce as their new manager, BBC Sport understands. | |
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| Ashley says sorry to Magpies fans Newcastle owner Mike Ashley apologises to the club's supporters for the mistakes that cost them relegation from the Premier League. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | England secure one-day series win Matt Prior hits 87 as England beat West Indies by 58 runs to secure the final one-day international and take the series 2-0. |
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| Strauss tips England for Twenty20 Captain Andrew Strauss believes England are an outside bet for the World Twenty20 title following a 2-0 one-day series win over West Indies. | |
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| Ponting wary of Flintoff effect Skipper Ricky Ponting believes a fit Andrew Flintoff will be Australia's biggest obstacle to keeping hold of the Ashes. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Serena survives first-round test Second seed Serena Williams is given a huge scare before beating world number 100 Klara Zakopalova in a thrilling first-round match at the French Open. |
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| Nadal & Federer through in Paris Defending champion Rafael Nadal sees off Brazil's Marcos Daniel and Roger Federer beats Spaniard Alberto Martin to reach round two of the French Open. | |
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| Sharapova battles into round two Maria Sharapova marks her return to the Grand Slam arena by coming from behind to beat Anastasiya Yakimova 3-6 6-1 6-2 on day two of the French Open. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Castroneves claims third Indy 500 Brazilian Helio Castroneves becomes the sixth driver to claim a hat-trick of Indy 500 wins as Briton Dan Wheldon comes second. |
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| North West 200 Live Watch Thursday's NW 200 practice session live on BBC Northern Ireland's event website from 1900 BST | |
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| F1 team chiefs seek new solution Formula 1 team bosses will meet again in London on Wednesday as negotiations over the future of the sport continue. | |
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