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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Afghan opium fuels 'global chaos' Afghanistan's opium funds global terrorism, caters to 15 million addicts, and kills 100,000 people a year, the UN says. |
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| Bosnia 'fragile' after talks fail Internationally mediated talks among Bosnian leaders end with little progress, fanning fears of future conflict. | |
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| Microsoft bets on Windows success Microsoft is hoping its new operating system will please customers more than its predecessor Vista. | |
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| India-China climate change deal Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. | |
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| US 'plans bailout firm bonus cut' US firms that benefited from government bailout cash will be told to slash bonuses for highest paid executives, a report says. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Guinea junta faces EU sanctions Guinea's military junta is facing an EU arms embargo after the killing of opposition supporters in the capital, Conakry, sources say. |
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| Zuma plea for Zimbabwe stability South African President Jacob Zuma warns that Zimbabwe should not be allowed to fall back into instability. | |
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| Islamists break Somali port truce Two Somali militant Islamist groups clash in the southern port of Kismayo, breaking a tentative ceasefire. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | US 'plans bailout firm bonus cut' US firms that benefited from government bailout cash will be told to slash bonuses for highest paid executives, a report says. |
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| US jails Colombian drug kingpin A former leader of one of Colombia's most powerful drug cartels is sentenced in Miami to 45 years in prison. | |
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| Terror suspect arrested in Boston A man is arrested on terrorism-related charge that includes plotting to kill people in a US shopping centre. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | India-China climate change deal Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. |
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| Kyrgyz insider chosen as premier Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev appoints a close ally as his new prime minister, after the previous premier resigns. | |
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| DNA prompts Japan murder retrial A Japanese man who spent 17 years in jail for murder pleads not guilty at retrial held after new DNA evidence emerged. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Bosnia 'fragile' after talks fail Internationally mediated talks among Bosnian leaders end with little progress, fanning fears of future conflict. |
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| Swiss admit US Polanski tip-off Swiss authorities say they acted correctly in informing the US that director Roman Polanski was travelling to Zurich. | |
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| EU warns Oracle over Sun takeover Oracle has failed to produce evidence to ease concerns that its purchase of Sun would be anti-competitive, the EU says. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed' The UN nuclear chief gives Iran, the US, France and Russia a draft deal aimed at easing concerns over Tehran's nuclear plans. |
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| Israel joins US for defence drill Israel and the US are due to begin a two-week military defence exercise, thought to be the largest of its kind in Israel's history. | |
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| Syria rights veteran faces trial Syrian dissident Haitham Maleh, 78, is put under formal arrest after being detained following an interview with opposition TV. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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| Afghan opium fuels 'global chaos' Afghanistan's opium funds global terrorism, caters to 15 million addicts, and kills 100,000 people a year, the UN says. |
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| India-China climate change deal Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. | |
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| Attack shuts all Pakistan schools All schools and universities are closed across Pakistan a day after a suicide attack at an Islamic university in Islamabad. | |
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| UK | |
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 | UK postal strike is to go ahead A nationwide postal strike will go ahead on Thursday and Friday the Communication Workers Union (CWU) confirms. |
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| BBC to allow BNP on Question Time The BBC Trust rejects appeals against British National Party leader Nick Griffin appearing on Question Time. | |
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| Gately's label complains to PCC Polydor Records files an official complaint at the Press Complaints Commission over a Daily Mail column Stephen Gately's death. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Faith schools warned on RE texts Independent faith schools must ensure all resources used to teach other religions are accurate and unbiased, says Ofsted. |
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| More students on degree courses The number of UK students who took up a place at university this autumn rose 6% on the previous year, but many applicants were disappointed. | |
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| 'Hoodies down' call for colleges Further education colleges are to be given guidance on making students safer from knife and gang crime. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | 'Crash for cash' scam man jailed A man is jailed for staging at least 93 car crashes in an insurance scam that cost the industry about £1.6m. |
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| Two charged over Scarlett death Two men are charged over the death of Devon teenager Scarlett Keeling whose body was found on a beach in Goa in 2008. | |
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| Swine flu tests after girl dies Tests are carried out to discover if swine flu was a contributory factor in the death of a nine-year-old West Sussex girl. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| US 'plans bailout firm bonus cut' US firms that benefited from government bailout cash will be told to slash bonuses for highest paid executives, a report says. |
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| Design changes cause Boeing loss Aircraft maker Boeing blames a net loss of $1.6bn (£974m) on rising production costs and poor market conditions. | |
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| US banks' earnings beat forecasts Morgan Stanley returns to profit after three quarterly losses in a row, while Wells Fargo makes a record quarterly profit. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Swiss admit US Polanski tip-off Swiss authorities say they acted correctly in informing the US that director Roman Polanski was travelling to Zurich. |
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| Universal cancels Blanchett film Film studio Universal cancels historical drama Indian Summer, which was to star Cate Blanchett and be directed by Joe Wright. | |
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| Gately's label complains to PCC Polydor Records files an official complaint at the Press Complaints Commission over a Daily Mail column Stephen Gately's death. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Leaping wolf snatches photo prize The captivating image of a wolf wins the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. |
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| Primate fossil 'not an ancestor' The exceptionally well-preserved fossil primate known as "Ida" is not a missing link as some have claimed, according to a study. | |
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| India-China climate change deal Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Microsoft bets on Windows success Microsoft is hoping its new operating system will please customers more than its predecessor Vista. |
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| EU warns Oracle over Sun takeover Oracle has failed to produce evidence to ease concerns that its purchase of Sun would be anti-competitive, the EU says. | |
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| Government opens data to public A new website will make reams of government data freely available for the first time. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Insomnia effects countered in lab The forgetfulness brought on by insomnia may be countered with drugs, research carried out on mice suggests. |
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| IVF couples warned over drinking IVF couples could significantly harm their chances of success if both partners drink the equivalent of six units a week, warn experts. | |
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| White wines 'bad for the teeth' Enjoying a glass of white wine on a frequent basis can damage the teeth by eroding the enamel, German researchers warn. | |
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| 1966: Coal tip buries children in Aberfan Tragedy hits the Welsh village of Aberfan as a coal slag tip engulfs a school burying at least 130 people and injuring many more. | |||
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| 1952: Kenyatta arrested in security raid The President of the Kenya African Union, Jomo Kenyatta, is arrested following the declaration of a state of emergency in the British colony of Kenya. | |||
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| 2001: Anthrax claims third victim in US A post office worker in Washington becomes the third person to be diagnosed with anthrax. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | CSKA Moscow 0-1 Man Utd Manchester United put themselves on the brink of qualifying for the Champions league knockout phase with a win over CSKA Moscow at the Luzhniki. |
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| Chelsea 4-0 Atletico Madrid Salomon Kalou scores twice as Chelsea comfortably defeat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. | |
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| Johnson eases Reds injury worries Liverpool defender Glen Johnson insists he will be fit for Sunday's visit of Manchester United and believes Fernando Torres will be available for the game. | |
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| Hodgson rejects Sweden and Norway Fulham manager Roy Hodgson reveals he has turned down offers from Sweden and Norway to coach their national teams. | |
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| Aquilani gives Reds timely boost Alberto Aquilani plays the last 15 minutes for Liverpool's reserves in a 2-0 win over Sunderland. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| CSKA Moscow 0-1 Man Utd Manchester United put themselves on the brink of qualifying for the Champions league knockout phase with a win over CSKA Moscow at the Luzhniki. |
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| Chelsea 4-0 Atletico Madrid Salomon Kalou scores twice as Chelsea comfortably defeat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. | |
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| Wednesday's Champions League review AC Milan come from behind to beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, plus all Wednesday's Champions League news. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Warner launches Blues into final An explosive 48 from David Warner sees New South Wales seal their place in the Champions League final following a 79-run win over rivals Victoria. |
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| Ponting ready for India challenge Australia captain Ricky Ponting says he will have to take on extra responsibility during Australia's one-day series in India. | |
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| Pakistan boss asks Younus to stay The Pakistan Cricket Board rejects captain Younus Khan's resignation, insisting the 31-year-old will stay on until the 2011 World Cup. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Henin confirms Brisbane comeback Former world number one Justine Henin, who retired in May 2008, will make her comeback at the Brisbane International tournament in Australia in January. |
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| Safin defeats Davydenko in Moscow Russia's Marat Safin defeats top seed and compatriot Nikolay Davydenko to advance to the second round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. | |
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| Soderling boosts London chances World number 10 Robin Soderling improves his chances of reaching the season-ending ATP finals with victory over Giovanni Lapentti in the Stockholm Open. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | 'We pushed Brawn as hard as we could' Red Bull F1 driver Mark Webber on the battle for the F1 title |
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| Stoner holds off Rossi in MotoGP Casey Stoner leads from start to finish to beat world champion Valentino Rossi and win his home Australian MotoGP. | |
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| Rally of Spain latest (wrc.com) Latest news and stage times from the Rally of Spain. | |
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