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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Indian trains collide after blast Many people are feared to have been hurt in a train collision in India after an explosion on the tracks caused a derailment. |
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| Obama defends oil spill response President Obama defends his handing of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as BP takes stock of its work to plug the well. | |
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| Uefa threatens spendthrift clubs European football's governing body Uefa approves plans to force clubs to live within their means. | |
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| At least 73 killed in Jamaica At least 73 people are now known to have died in Jamaica's anti-drugs offensive, marking a significant rise in the death toll. | |
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| Facebook changes are 'not enough' Privacy experts say the simplified settings are a good start but more is needed. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Gay rights pair freed in Zimbabwe Two campaigners for gay rights in Zimbabwe are freed after spending six days in custody, their lawyers say. |
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| Sudan's Bashir sworn in as leader Omar al-Bashir is sworn in as president of Sudan, following his controversial win in last month's elections. | |
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| Damages for Zambia HIV screening A Zambian court orders the air force to pay damages to two ex-pilots who say they were tested for HIV without their knowledge. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Obama defends oil spill response President Obama defends his handing of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as BP takes stock of its work to plug the well. |
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| At least 73 killed in Jamaica At least 73 people are now known to have died in Jamaica's anti-drugs offensive, marking a significant rise in the death toll. | |
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| US predicts busy hurricane season Up to 14 hurricanes could hit the Atlantic basin this year, the top US climate agency says, urging people to be prepared. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | North Korea scraps S Korea pact North Korea scraps an agreement on preventing naval clashes with the South, as tensions rise over the sinking of a warship. |
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| Foxconn factory death toll rises Another apparent suicide occurs at Taiwan iPhone-maker Foxconn, hours after journalists are shown round the Shenzhen factory. | |
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| South Pacific hit by earthquake A tsunami warning to Pacific islands has been lifted after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Uefa threatens spendthrift clubs European football's governing body Uefa approves plans to force clubs to live within their means. |
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| Spain approves cuts in tight vote Spain's parliament approves by just one vote a 15bn-euro austerity package to rein in the country's budget deficit. | |
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| French rally over pension reform Tens of thousands of striking workers rally across France to protest against the government's plans to raise the retirement age. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Israeli Arabs charged with spying Two Israeli Arab activists are charged with being spies for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. |
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| Israeli PM accepts Obama invite The Israeli PM accepts an invitation to meet US President Barack Obama in Washington, for the first time since relations strained in March. | |
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| Egypt rockslide officials jailed A deputy Cairo governor and seven other officials are jailed over a rockslide in a slum that left 119 people dead. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistan eases curbs on YouTube Pakistan partially unblocks the YouTube website, but about 500 links to "blasphemous content" remain barred, officials say. |
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| Air India workers call off strike Air India staff end a walkout that left tens of thousands of passengers stranded after a court declares the strike illegal. | |
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| US Everest boy 'seeks to inspire' The youngest person to climb Mount Everest says he hopes to inspire young people around the world to get out and exercise. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Man charged over Bradford murders A man is charged with the murders of three Bradford women after body parts were found in a river. |
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| UK sees shift in migration trend More European migrants. from countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, left the UK than arrived last year, figures show. | |
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| Row over BBC Question Time panel No 10 refused to put a minister on Question Time unless Tony Blair's former adviser was removed, the BBC says. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | QCDA exam quango to be scrapped Education quango the QCDA is to be wound up when new legislation is brought forward. |
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| Dumbbell attack teacher loses job A science teacher who attacked a 14-year-old pupil with a dumbbell has been sacked from his job, a union says. | |
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| Cable attacks university boss pay Business Secretary Vince Cable has called on university bosses to show restraint over their own pay. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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| Man charged over Bradford murders A man is charged with the murders of three Bradford women after body parts were found in a river. |
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| Dumbbell attack teacher loses job A science teacher who attacked a 14-year-old pupil with a dumbbell has been sacked from his job, a union says. | |
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| Rugby star's Everest climb fails Rugby World Cup winner Josh Lewsey abandons his attempt to scale Mount Everest after breathing apparatus failure. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Markets rise as China backs euro World stock markets put in some strong rises, boosted by supportive comments from China on the strength of the euro. |
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| Greek ex-minister in money probe The former Greek transport minister says he was given a large payment by Siemens in a Swiss bank account 'to help with his election campaign' ahead of the Athens Olympics. | |
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| US economic growth revised down The US economy grew less than initially estimated in the first three months of 2010, revised figures show. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Irish star aims for Euro double Ireland's Niamh Kavanagh is in line to win the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time after being voted through to the final. |
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| American Idol winner is announced The winner of the ninth season of American Idol is a choice between Lee DeWyze of Illinois and Crystal Bowersox of Ohio. | |
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| Three awards for Twilight series The Twilight series, Harry Potter and Tom Cruise are among the winners at the National Movie Awards in London. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Society to review climate message The UK's Royal Society is reviewing its public statements on climate change after 43 Fellows complained that it had oversimplified its messages. |
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| Obama defends oil spill response President Obama defends his handing of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as BP takes stock of its work to plug the well. | |
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| Mystery fossil a 'squid ancestor' Ancestors of modern squids and octopi may have existed half a billion years ago - a lot earlier than previously thought. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Apple iPad tablet on sale in UK The Apple iPad is going on sale in the UK, after one million were sold in the first 28 days after its launch in the US. |
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| Facebook changes are 'not enough' Privacy experts say the simplified settings are a good start but more is needed. | |
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| Pakistan eases curbs on YouTube Pakistan partially unblocks the YouTube website, but about 500 links to "blasphemous content" remain barred, officials say. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Arthritis 'on rise in US women' One of the most common forms of arthritis is on the rise in US women but falling among men, according to a study. |
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| Damages for Zambia HIV screening A Zambian court orders the air force to pay damages to two ex-pilots who say they were tested for HIV without their knowledge. | |
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| Woman in 'forced' surgery ruling A cancer patient who has a phobia of hospitals should be forced to undergo a life-saving operation if necessary, a judge rules. | |
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| 1964: Light goes out in India as Nehru dies Jawaharlal Nehru, the founder of modern India and its current prime minister, dies suddenly at the age of 74. | |||
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| 1955: Election victory for Tories under Eden Anthony Eden's Conservatives win the general election with a clear majority, ending a five-year political stalemate. | |||
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| 1963: Kenyatta to be Kenya's first premier Jomo Kenyatta is certain to become prime minister after his party, Kenya African Nation Union, won the country's first general election. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Murray eases past Chela in Paris Andy Murray beats Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 to set up a third-round clash with Marcos Baghdatis at the French Open. |
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| Trott century puts England on top Jonathan Trott hits an unbeaten 175 as England reach 362-4 after day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at Lord's. | |
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| Bolt fails in 300m record attempt Double Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt falls just short of breaking the 300m at the IAAF World Challenge in Ostrava. | |
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| Fognini beats Monfils in thriller Fabio Fognini seals a tense five-set win over Gael Monfils following a bad-tempered second-round French Open match. | |
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| South Africa extend unbeaten run World Cup hosts South Africa celebrate their arrival in Johannesburg's Soccer City in fine style as they beat Colombia 2-1 on Thursday. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Uefa threatens spendthrift clubs European football's governing body Uefa approves plans to force clubs to live within their means. |
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| Michael Essien out of World Cup Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out of Ghana's squad for the World Cup after failing to recover from injury in time. | |
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| South Africa extend unbeaten run World Cup hosts South Africa celebrate their arrival in Johannesburg's Soccer City in fine style as they beat Colombia 2-1 on Thursday. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Trott century puts England on top Jonathan Trott hits an unbeaten 175 as England reach 362-4 after day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at Lord's. |
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| Style of century encourages Trott Jonathan Trott is pleased with the manner of his century as England dominate Bangladesh on day one at Lord's. | |
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| Kingston matches moved for safety West Indies's fifth one-dayer and first Test against South Africa have been moved from Jamaica to Trinidad because of the security situation in Kingston. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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| Murray eases past Chela in Paris Andy Murray beats Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 to set up a third-round clash with Marcos Baghdatis at the French Open. |
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| Jankovic battles into third round Serbian fourth seed Jelena Jankovic reaches the French Open third round with a 6-2 3-6 6-4 win over Estonian qualifier Kaia Kanepa. | |
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| 5 live tennis on Twitter Latest gossip from BBC's tennis team (external site) | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Franchitti to start third in Indy Scotland's Dario Franchitti takes third place in qualifying for the Indy 500, while Brazil's Helio Castroneves grabs pole for the fourth time. |
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| Ferrari set to hold on to Massa Ferrari say they are almost certain to retain Felipe Massa alongside Fernando Alonso next season. | |
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| Lorenzo triumphs in French MotoGP Jorge Lorenzo extends his lead in the MotoGP standings with victory in the French race at Le Mans. | |
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