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EgyptThe fugitive owner of an Egyptian ferry that sank in February agrees to compensate victims' families.
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Somalia, 
United StatesThe Islamist militia in control of Mogadishu says it does not want to impose a Taleban-style state in Somalia.
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ArubaCorals threatened by rising sea temperatures may be able to adapt, Australian researchers report.
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MexicoThe main contenders are due to take part in a final TV debate ahead of Mexico's presidential election next month.
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Hong Kong, 
ChinaBank of China issues more shares in Hong Kong, boosting the money raised in its recent flotation to $11.2bn.
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Thailand, 
AustraliaProtesters in Thailand frustrate a plan to transport eight elephants to Australia saying the animals will suffer.
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East TimorEast Timor's defence minister Jose Ramos Horta meets rebel leaders amid hopes of an end to widespread unrest.
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TaiwanTaiwan President Chen Shui-bian faces a damaging vote after the opposition presses for his ousting from office.
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Afghanistan, United StatesA bomb in a mosque kills at least four in Afghanistan, while roadside bombs kill two US and two Afghan soldiers.
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IndiaOpposition and communist parties hold protests in India against a rise in petrol and diesel prices.
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Brazil, 
BotswanaNearly 500 people are arrested after landless Brazilian farm workers invade a congress building in Brasilia.
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BrazilBrazil's Ronaldinho asks World Cup referees to protect him and his team-mates.
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South Africa, 
PakistanLaywers for a Pakistani man who disappeared in South Africa fear he may be a victim of rendition.
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Nigeria, 
Niger, 
North KoreaFive Nigerian soldiers are killed in a raid on an oil field in which five South Koreans were kidnapped, militants say.
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United StatesUS musician Billy Preston, who worked with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as well as enjoying solo success, dies.
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TurkeyPerihan Magden goes on trial in Istanbul accused of trying to turn Turks against compulsory military service.
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ChinaGoogle's troubles in China continue as authorities reportedly block its English-language site.
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Ukraine, United StatesRussia's State Duma warns Ukraine that relations between the two countries will be harmed if it joins Nato.
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CanadaOne of 17 terror suspects held in Canada last week is reportedly accused of planning to behead the PM.
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Kenya, SomaliaA Somali warlord is deported from Kenya, which says it will not host those who "destabilise" its neighbour.
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FranceNovak Djokovic's retirement hands Rafael Nadal a place in the French Open semi-finals where he will face Ivan Ljubicic.
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IraqIraq releases the first of 2,500 prisoners due to be freed as part of a reconciliation effort by PM Nouri Maliki.
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BahrainThe captain and owner of a boat which capsized in Bahrain, killing 58 people including 15 Britons, appear in court.
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Netherlands, 
LiberiaA Dutch court sentences a businessman to eight years in jail for breaking a UN arms embargo on Liberia.
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IranThe West's nuclear offer to Iran may allow it to enrich uranium in the future, diplomats say.
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PortugalConstruction work begins in southern Portugal on what is set to be the world's largest solar power station.
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India, United StatesA US jury convicts a man of plotting to help a militant Islamic group fight Indian rule in Kashmir.
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United StatesSeveral European countries colluded with the US in the transport of terror suspects, a report concludes.
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Nepal, IndiaIndia offers Nepal more aid as the kingdom's premier makes his first trip abroad since the end of palace rule.
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Sri LankaAt least 10 Tamils are killed in a mine blast in eastern Sri Lanka on the eve of crucial talks, rebels and medics say.
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SudanAn extra 3,000 peacekeepers are to be sent to Sudan's Darfur region, the African Union tells the BBC.
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Belgium, FranceJustine Henin-Hardenne faces Kim Clijsters in the pick of Thursday's women's semi-finals at the French Open.
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IndiaCampaigners in India call on the government to protect children after the "horrendous rape" of a 12-year-old.
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SomaliaThe Islamic militia running Mogadishu insists in a letter to diplomats that they do not support terrorism.
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United StatesStolen data on 26 million US veterans also included information about millions on active duty, officials say.
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Netherlands, 
EstoniaThe Dutch ambassador to Estonia leaves, complaining of persistent racist and homophobic abuse.
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ItalyItalian police seize Rolex watches from Diego Maradona to pay off some of his $39m in back taxes.
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United StatesThe US Senate blocks a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, backed by the president.
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Afghanistan, 
United KingdomA local Taleban commander in Afghanistan pledges to inflict massive defeat on British forces there.
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Poland, 
Romania, United StatesThe US joins European nations in attacking a report accusing them of colluding over CIA flights.
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United StatesA US envoy says Washington and the EU are seeking ways to aid Palestinians, bypassing Hamas.
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FranceDjibril Cisse of Liverpool and France undergoes surgery on a broken right leg - and will miss the World Cup.
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PeruThe losing candidate in Peru's poll, Ollanta Humala, vows to lead the opposition against President-elect Alan Garcia.
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