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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Air France jet 'broke on impact' French investigators believe the Air France plane that crashed in the Atlantic broke up on contact with water, not in mid-air. |
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| US urges Russian break from past President Obama warns Moscow ahead of a visit that "Cold War approaches" to relations with the US belong in the past. | |
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| Jackson's former wife 'undecided' The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says. | |
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| China babies 'sold for adoption' Baby girls removed from parents who broke China's family-planning laws have been sold for adoption overseas, it is reported. | |
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| UN chief due to arrive in Burma The UN secretary general will visit Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Air crash survivor back in France The 12-year-old survivor of the Yemenia air crash returns to Paris as the search for debris goes on. |
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| IMF refuses new aid for Zimbabwe The International Monetary Fund tells Zimbabwe it will not provide more funds until it has settled its existing $1bn debts. | |
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| DR Congo troops accused of rapes UN-backed government troops carry out more rapes in DR Congo than rebel groups, rights activists say. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Air France jet 'broke on impact' French investigators believe the Air France plane that crashed in the Atlantic broke up on contact with water, not in mid-air. |
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| WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable. | |
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| Jackson's former wife 'undecided' The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | UN chief due to arrive in Burma The UN secretary general will visit Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. |
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| China babies 'sold for adoption' Baby girls removed from parents who broke China's family-planning laws have been sold for adoption overseas, it is reported. | |
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| North Korea 'test fires missiles' North Korea test fires four short-range missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea's defence ministry says. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| Air France jet 'broke on impact' French investigators believe the Air France plane that crashed in the Atlantic broke up on contact with water, not in mid-air. |
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| US urges Russian break from past President Obama warns Moscow ahead of a visit that "Cold War approaches" to relations with the US belong in the past. | |
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| Spain spy chief quits in cash row Spain's spy chief, Alberto Saiz, resigns amid allegations he used government funds for hunting and fishing trips. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Saddam interview tapes released US investigators publish accounts of interviews with Saddam Hussein, giving a wealth of detail about the Iraqi leader. |
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| Syria amends honour killing law Syria's president scraps a law limiting sentences for men who kill their female relatives in the name of family honour. | |
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| Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting' Reports from Iran say SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Gay sex decriminalised in India An Indian court rules that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act, overturning colonial law. |
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| Afghan rebels capture US soldier A US soldier is captured by militants in eastern Afghanistan, as the US launches a major anti-Taliban offensive in the south. | |
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| Developing world faces age crisis Researchers predict a "population time bomb" in developing world nations because of their rapidly ageing populations. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | UK Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan The highest ranking Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War is one of the two latest casualties in Afghanistan. |
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| Patient safety 'still threatened' Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety. | |
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| Minister in Tory homophobia claim Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw angers Tories by saying "a deep strain of homophobia still exists on the Conservative benches". | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | School place 'fraud' case dropped A London council withdraws its action against a mother it accused of lying to gain a school place. |
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| Colleges' agency spend attacked Unions representing college employees say millions of pounds is being wasted on agency staff and consultants. | |
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| Tories plan tougher teacher tests A Conservative government would raise the entry requirements for people wanting to train as teachers in England. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Pardon appeal for Shields refused Justice Secretary Jack Straw provisionally refuses an appeal for a pardon for jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields. |
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| Gang rapists' sentences increased Two young men involved in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl who was doused in caustic soda have their sentences increased. | |
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| Biggs's health is 'deteriorating' The son of the Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs says there is a risk his father could die if he does not respond to treatment. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | US job losses worse than expected The number of jobs lost in the US last month came in at 467,000, which is much more than had been expected. |
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| Madoff's luxury penthouse seized US marshalls seize the $7m Manhattan penthouse of imprisoned fraudster Bernard Madoff, forcing his wife to move. | |
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| IMF refuses new aid for Zimbabwe The International Monetary Fund tells Zimbabwe it will not provide more funds until it has settled its existing $1bn debts. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Jackson's former wife 'undecided' The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says. |
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| Hollywood actor Karl Malden dies US actor Karl Malden, best known for his roles in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront, dies at 97. | |
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| Carradine's death 'not suicide' Kill Bill star David Carradine died of asphyxiation, according to a pathologist who oversaw an autopsy on behalf of the actor's family. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Climate change is shrinking sheep Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to research. |
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| Moon probe returns first images The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon. | |
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| Amur tigers on 'genetic brink' The world's largest cat is down to an effective wild population of fewer than 35 individuals, new research has found. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Twitter followers 'can be bought' Twitter users can now buy followers to boost the audience for the messages they send via the micro-blogging service. |
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| Innocents accused of net piracy The crackdown on illegal file-sharers is catching innocent people alongside the pirates. | |
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| Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting' Reports from Iran say SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable. |
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| Gene clues to schizophrenia risk Scientists identify thousands of tiny genetic variations which raise the risk of schizophrenia. | |
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| US obesity problem 'intensifies' Obesity rates in the US have surged over the last year with numbers rising in 23 out of 50 states, a report shows. | |
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| 1964: President Johnson signs Civil Rights Bill The Civil Rights Bill - one of the most important piece of legislation in American history - becomes law. | |||
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| 2005: Millions rock to Live8 message The world's biggest music stars unite in concerts around the globe to press political leaders to tackle poverty in Africa. | |||
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| 2001: Dando killer jailed for life Barry George is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of television presenter Jill Dando. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Owen linked to shock Man Utd move Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen. |
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| Venus and Serena through to final Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva. | |
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| Boks revamp team for final Test South Africa make 10 changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions. | |
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| Lee shines but Australia struggle Brett Lee takes five wickets but England Lions hit 302-6 replying to Australia's 358 at Worcester. | |
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| Real Madrid agree on Benzema deal Real Madrid are set to sign striker Karim Benzema from Lyon on a six-year contract. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Owen linked to shock Man Utd move Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen. |
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| Chelsea bring in keeper Turnbull Chelsea sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer. | |
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| LA team-mate hits out at Beckham LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan launches a stinging attack on team-mate David Beckham, accusing the England star of a "lack of commitment". | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Lee shines but Australia struggle Brett Lee takes five wickets but England Lions hit 302-6 replying to Australia's 358 at Worcester. |
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| India aim to end West Indies jinx India will look to seal a rare one-day series win in West Indies when they play the last two games of a four-match series this weekend. | |
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| Asif fined after drugs incident Pakistan's cricket authories fine bowler Mohammad Asif after he was found in possession of opium at Dubai Airport. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Venus and Serena through to final Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva. |
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| Murray stands on verge of history Andy Murray will become the first British player for 71 years to reach the Wimbledon men's final if he can overcome Andy Roddick in Friday's semi-finals. | |
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| Bogus Wimbledon tickets warning Tennis fans are told to beware of bogus tickets for this weekend's Wimbledon finals. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Injured Kallio will miss US race Mika Kallio will miss the next round of the MotoGP world championship at Laguna Seca after suffering a nasty hand injury in the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen. |
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| Report - Rossi takes Dutch MotoGP Valentino Rossi triumphs at the Dutch MotoGP in Assen, ahead of championship rivals Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner. | |
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| Raikkonen to race in world rally Kimi Raikkonen is to make a temporary switch from Formula One to the World Rally Championship when it reaches his native Finland next month. | |
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