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No justice for victims of sex tourism

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 0:03
related countries: Philippines

Andrew Harding visits a court in the Philippines where he finds that justice for victims of sex tourism often suffers as a result of poverty and corruption.
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Serbia tycoon faces fraud charges

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 1:05
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro

Bogoljub Karic, Serbia and Montenegro's wealthiest businessman, faces tax and embezzlement charges.
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Top stars picked in alien search

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 1:24
related countries: United States

A US astronomer draws up a shortlist of the stars most likely to harbour intelligent extra-terrestrial life.
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Rolling Stones in giant Rio gig

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 3:48
related countries: Brazil

The Rolling Stones stage a free concert in Rio in Brazil - one of the biggest gigs the world has seen.
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Nigeria cartoon protests kill 16

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 5:06
related countries: Nigeria

Sixteen people die as violence breaks out during protests over the Muhammad cartoons in northern Nigeria.
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Israel to announce Hamas policy

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 6:02
related countries: Israel

The Israeli cabinet prepares to discuss its policy towards the new Hamas-led Palestinian administration.
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Arbour to press Russia on rights

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 6:56
related countries: Russia

The UN Human Rights Commissioner, Louise Arbour, begins a visit to Russia that will take in Chechnya.
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New DR Congo constitution adopted

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 9:33
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

A new constitution is adopted in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming to draw a line under years of war.
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Tennis: Murray to take on Hewitt

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 10:08
related countries: Costa Rica
related places: San Jose

Andy Murray goes into the San Jose final insisting Lleyton Hewitt is a strong favourite.
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Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 11:19
related countries: Iraq

Attacks by insurgents on Iraq's oil industry cost the country $6.25bn in lost revenue during 2005, the Iraqi oil ministry says.
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Nepal king appeals for dialogue

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 12:21
related countries: Nepal

The king of Nepal calls for dialogue with the opposition as 3,000 march to denounce his absolute powers.
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India end one-day series in style

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 12:34
related countries: Pakistan, India

Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Dhoni lead India to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the final one-day international.
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Philippine rescuers find bodies

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 12:37
related countries: Philippines

The Philippines landslide rescue enters its third day, with teams now focusing on retrieving bodies.
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Blast hits Gujarat train station

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 12:39
related countries: India

An explosion at a station in the Indian city of Ahmedabad injures at least 14 people, police say.
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Deadly bird flu widens its reach

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 12:46
related countries: France

The lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu continues to spread, with India, France, and Iran confirming cases.
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Pakistan test-fires new missile

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 13:25
related countries: Pakistan, China

Pakistan tests the new short-range Haft-II Abdali missile, as President Musharraf starts a visit to China.
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Kabul robbers hold up bank car

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 13:46
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan
related places: Kabul

A Pakistan bank operating in Kabul falls victim to a car hijacking in the Afghan capital, raising security fears.
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Ten killed in US Djibouti crash

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 15:38
related countries: United States, Djibouti

Ten crew members are confirmed killed in a crash between two US helicopters off the coast of Djibouti.
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Fresh US trade warning to China

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 15:53
related countries: United States, China

China could face punitive US 'trade measures' if it fails to adequately open up its market to American firms.
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Hunt for $365m US lottery winner

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 16:37
related countries: United States

A single ticket wins a $365m lottery jackpot in the US, but the winner is yet to come forward, officials say.
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Israel to impose Hamas sanctions

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 16:43
related countries: Gaza Strip

Israel decides on steps against the new Palestinian Authority, including withholding tax revenues.
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Pakistan head starts China visit

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 17:30
related countries: Pakistan, China

Pakistan's President Musharraf prepares to meet China's President Hu on Monday for key bilateral talks.
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Pakistanis defy cartoon rally ban

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 17:49
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Islamabad, Muhammad

Pakistani police use tear gas to disperse people defying a ban on protests over the Muhammad cartoons.
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Aid boost for Philippines rescue

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 18:45
related countries: Philippines

Aid offers are pouring in for a Philippines village buried under a landslide but hopes of finding survivors are dim.
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India carries out huge bird cull

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 19:05
related countries: India

Indian health officials begin the slaughter of half a million birds, after detecting the first cases of deadly bird flu.
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Abbas warns of financial crisis

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 19:45
related countries: Israel

The Palestinian Authority is in a financial crisis, says its leader Mahmoud Abbas, after Israel announces sanctions.
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German alarm over bird flu spread

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 20:23
related countries: Germany

Germany terms as "serious" an outbreak of bird flu in the country, as the lethal virus widens its global reach.
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Nigeria set for oil hostage talks

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 22:17
related countries: Nigeria

Nigeria's government forms a team to negotiate the release of nine foreign oil workers seized by militants.
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Cat parasite 'is killing otters'

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 22:20
related countries: United States

A cat parasite is killing off US sea otters, a leading reseacher says, and the remedy is to keep cats inside.
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Winter Olympics day nine review

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 22:35
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

Britain's women curlers suffer a damaging loss, while the Russians lead the ice dance programme.
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Video fallout hits UK Iraq troops

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 22:44
related countries: United Kingdom

British forces face problems as the fallout continues over footage of soldiers apparently beating Iraqis.
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Argentina uncovers drug runways

Sunday 19th of February 2006, 23:26
related countries: Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina

Argentine police discover 12 secret runways used to import illegal drugs from Bolivia and Paraguay.
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