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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | US envoy in Mid-East peace push The US launches a new drive to kick-start Mid-East peace talks, with visits to Syria, Israel and Egypt by envoy George Mitchell. |
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| Sarkozy falls ill while jogging France's President Sarkozy is "doing well" in hospital after suffering a minor nerve attack while jogging, an aide says. | |
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| Palin resigns Alaska governorship Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin formally steps down as Alaska's governor, 18 months early. | |
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| Dozens killed in Nigeria clashes At least 39 people die in clashes between security forces and a radical Islamist group in north-east Nigeria, officials say. | |
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| Taiwan president wins party vote Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is elected head of the island's ruling party - the Kuomintang, in a vote by party members. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Dozens killed in Nigeria clashes At least 39 people die in clashes between security forces and a radical Islamist group in north-east Nigeria, officials say. |
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| Guinea-Bissau holds run-off vote Guinea-Bissau holds a run-off vote to replace President Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was assassinated in March. | |
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| Darfuris 'face election hurdles' The UN peacekeeping chief warns that people in the conflict-hit Darfur region may be left out of next year's elections in Sudan. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Palin resigns Alaska governorship Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin formally steps down as Alaska's governor, 18 months early. |
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| Zelaya returns to Honduras border Ousted President Manuel Zelaya comes back to the Honduran border for a second day, demanding to be allowed home. | |
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| Whale wedged on cruise ship bow A rare whale is discovered wedged on to the bow of a cruise ship when it docked in the Canadian city of Vancouver. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | One killed in China steel riot Thousands of Chinese steel workers rioted at news of a takeover deal, beating one manager to death, a Hong Kong human rights group has said. |
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| Taiwan president wins party vote Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is elected head of the island's ruling party - the Kuomintang, in a vote by party members. | |
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| Chinese hack film festival site Chinese hackers attack a Melbourne website over plans to screen a documentary about a Uighur activist, Rebiya Kadeer. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Sarkozy falls ill while jogging France's President Sarkozy is "doing well" in hospital after suffering a minor nerve attack while jogging, an aide says. |
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| Suicide attack at Chechen concert A suicide bombing at a concert in the Chechen capital kills at least five people and injures several more, officials say. | |
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| Contador seals 2009 Tour victory Alberto Contador seals his second Tour de France victory while Mark Cavendish takes his sixth stage win with a stunning sprint finish in Paris. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| US envoy in Mid-East peace push The US launches a new drive to kick-start Mid-East peace talks, with visits to Syria, Israel and Egypt by envoy George Mitchell. |
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| Iraq awaits Kurdistan poll result Polls close in Iraqi Kurdistan elections, where the ruling coalition faces a stiff challenge from reformists. | |
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| Britain 'should approach Hamas' The UK government should start making contact with Palestinian group Hamas, says the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistan holds pro-Taliban cleric A radical cleric who brokered a failed peace deal in Pakistan's Swat valley has been arrested, officials say. |
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| India launches nuclear submarine India's prime minister launches the first nuclear-powered submarine to built entirely in the country. | |
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| Anglican Church in India mine row Campaigner Bianca Jagger calls on the Church of England to rethink investment in a mining project in India. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Darling warns banks on loan rates Chancellor Alistair Darling calls on the banks to honour their promises and cut the cost of borrowing to businesses. |
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| Government defends flu response Ministers reject accusations they should have introduced the national swine flu helpline in England sooner. | |
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| 'Heroes' hailed for beach rescue Lifeguards are thanked for a "superb job" in saving a group of 40 children and adults in the sea when a sandbank collapsed. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Big rise in male Childline calls The children's counselling service ChildLine took a record number of calls from boys last year, with many being troubled by bullying. |
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| University teaching cut by £65m Teaching budgets at England's universities are being cut by 1.36% next year to save £65m. | |
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| Fast-track teachers still needed Not all 40 available places on a fast-track teacher trainee scheme in England have been filled. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Boy dies after slurry pit rescue A child dies after being taken to hospital by helicopter following his rescue from a slurry pit. |
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| Man is charged over stab murder A 29-year-old man is charged with the murder of a man and the attempted murder of a woman following a stabbing incident at a house in Nottingham. | |
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| Coe confident on 2012 countdown London 2012 chief Lord Coe insists preparations for the Games are ahead of schedule as the three-year countdown to the opening ceremony begins. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Ericsson buys key Nortel assets Sweden's Ericsson wins an auction for the wireless assets of bankrupt Canadian telecoms firm Nortel Networks. |
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| One killed in China steel riot Thousands of Chinese steel workers rioted at news of a takeover deal, beating one manager to death, a Hong Kong human rights group has said. | |
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| Darling warns banks on loan rates Chancellor Alistair Darling calls on the banks to honour their promises and cut the cost of borrowing to businesses. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Octuplets' mum signs rich TV deal The Californian mother of octuplets agrees a $250,000 (£152,000) deal for her infant children to star in a reality TV show. |
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| Lumley mobbed by crowds in Nepal Actress Joanna Lumley is mobbed by hundreds of well-wishers and Gurkha veterans after arriving in Nepal. | |
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| Gabriel gig honours slain Chechen Peter Gabriel pays tribute to the murdered Chechen human rights activist Natalia Estemirova as he headlines the Womad Festival. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Europe's Mars rover slips to 2018 Europe's flagship robotic rover mission to Mars now looks certain to leave Earth in 2018, two years later than recently proposed. |
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| Hubble pictures Jupiter's 'scar' The refurbished Hubble telescope focuses on the result of an apparent comet or asteroid impact on Jupiter. | |
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| PM criticised over climate change Gordon Brown is accused of "hindering" work on the environment by leading green adviser Sir Jonathon Porritt. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Plug-pulling ISP changes policy Hull-based internet service provider Karoo has changed its policy of cutting off suspected web pirates. |
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| Voice technology firm hits back Voice message transcription firm Spinvox responds to a BBC story that questioned its technology, privacy standards and finances. | |
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| Wall 'could stop desert spread' The growing environmental threat of desertification could be stopped in Africa by solidifying dunes using bacteria. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Poorest at risk of worst diabetes The poorest people in the UK are more than twice as likely to have diabetes and develop complications, a report says. |
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| Bottle-feeding support 'lacking' Mothers who bottle-feed may not be getting enough practical information from midwives, research suggests. | |
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| Iced coffees 'a meal in a drink' Some iced coffees being sold on the High Street contain as many calories as a hot dinner, a cancer charity warns. | |
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| 1956: Egypt seizes Suez Canal Egypt's president, Colonel Nasser, announces the nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company to provide funding for the construction of the Aswan High Dam. | |||
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| 1945: Churchill loses general election Clement Attlee is Britain's new prime minister after Labour win a sweeping victory over the Conservatives. | |||
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| 1963: Thousands killed in Yugoslav earthquake Thousands of people are feared dead as a massive earthquake rocks the Yugoslavian city of Skopje. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Hamilton grabs first win of 2009 McLaren's Lewis Hamilton completes a remarkable turnaround to win the Hungarian Grand Prix - his first victory for nine months. |
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| Contador seals 2009 Tour victory Alberto Contador seals his second Tour de France victory while Mark Cavendish takes his sixth stage win with a stunning sprint finish in Paris. | |
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| Phelps makes golden start in Rome Michael Phelps makes a winning return to international action as part of USA's gold medal-winning relay team at the World Championships in Rome. | |
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| Tigers overcome weakened Windies Bangladesh claim a 52 run victory over West Indies in the first one day international at Roseau. | |
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| Renault suspended from next race Renault are suspended from the next Grand Prix in Valencia after Fernando Alonso's wheel comes loose at the Hungaroring. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Terry pledges future to Chelsea Chelsea captain John Terry ends his silence over a possible move to Manchester City and says he is staying at Stamford Bridge. |
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| Shearer unsure on Magpies future Alan Shearer admits he has no idea if he will be appointed Newcastle boss on a full-time basis while uncertainty over the club's ownership persists. | |
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| Spurs edge closer to Crouch deal Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is closing in on a deal to sign Portsmouth and England striker Peter Crouch. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Tigers overcome weakened Windies Bangladesh claim a 52 run victory over West Indies in the first one day international at Roseau. |
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| Johnson toils in Australian win Paceman Mitchell Johnson struggles as Australia warm up for Thursday's third Ashes Test with a 135-run win over Northants. | |
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| Bell will start third Ashes Test Ian Bell will start Thursday's third Ashes Test at Edgbaston after England opt against calling up a replacement for the injured Kevin Pietersen. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Safina triumphs at Slovenia Open Dinara Safina claims her 12th WTA Tour title with victory over defending champion Sara Errani in the Slovenia Open final. |
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| Federer celebrates birth of twins Roger Federer's wife Mirka gives birth to twin girls in Switzerland. | |
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| Roddick set for return to action Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick will return at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic tournament in Washington next month. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Shock Donington win for Dovizioso Andrea Dovizioso secures his first MotoGP win in the British Grand Prix at Donington, with Valentino Rossi finishing fifth. |
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| Formula 1 news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula 1 website for 2009. | |
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| Hamilton grabs first win of 2009 McLaren's Lewis Hamilton completes a remarkable turnaround to win the Hungarian Grand Prix - his first victory for nine months. | |
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