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Solana urges US to talk to Iran

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 0:27
related countries: Iran, United States

The EU's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, calls on the US to hold direct talks with Iran on a range of issues.
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Army 'concerned' by Turkey vote

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 0:39
related countries: Turkey

Turkey's army warns it is willing to protect the country's secular system after a disputed presidential vote.
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Malaysia votes in key by-election

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 2:16
related countries: Malaysia

Malaysia votes in a crucial by-election seen as the last test of public opinion before the next general elections.
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Italian court backs murder guilt

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 3:46
related countries: Italy

An Italian court upholds the conviction of a mother on charges of bludgeoning her toddler son to death in 2002.
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Beijing urges closer Taiwan ties

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 5:07
related countries: Taiwan, China
related places: Beijing

China's Hu Jintao calls for closer economic and cultural ties between China and Taiwan at a forum in Beijing.
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Peru's leader granted extra power

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 6:31
related countries: Peru

Peru's President Alan Garcia is given emergency powers to deal with drug trafficking and organised crime.
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'Taleban killed' in Afghan clash

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 7:03
related countries: Afghanistan

A clash with Nato-led forces in Afghanistan's Khost province leaves at least 11 Taleban dead, officials say.
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EU warns Turkish army over vote

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 9:26
related countries: Turkey

The EU warns Turkey's military not to interfere in politics, amid controversy over a presidential vote.
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Israel troops kill Hamas fighters

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 9:54
related countries: Israel

Israeli troops shoot dead at least three members of Hamas' armed wing in a clash on the Gaza-Israel border.
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Change France but keep the lunches

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 10:59
related countries: France

Caroline Wyatt finds that while French voters want change, they fear losing the civilised aspects of life.
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Somalia's 'total nightmare'

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 11:07
related countries: Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

Residents of Mogadishu begin returning home after some of the worst fighting in 16 years, reports Adam Mynott.
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Ecuador's political volcano

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 11:07
related countries: Ecuador

Daniel Schweimler on why changes wrought by Ecuador's president have proved politically explosive.
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France's Royal in Bayrou debate

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 11:49
related countries: France

Segolene Royal vows to seek shared ground with beaten rival Francois Bayrou, in a TV debate on France's election.
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Chopper crash in Philippine city

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 14:14
related countries: Philippines

At least eight people are killed when a helicopter crashes onto a busy street in a central Philippine city.
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Turkish ruling party warns army

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 14:19
related countries: Turkey

Turkey's government attacks an army threat to intervene in politics, in a row over choosing a new president.
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Bomb kills 22 at Pakistani rally

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 16:16
related countries: Pakistan

A suicide bomber kills at least 22 people and injures Pakistan's interior minister at a rally in the north-west.
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French aid worker thanks Taleban

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 16:55
related countries: Afghanistan, France

A French aid worker released by the Taleban in Afghanistan thanks her captors for freeing her.
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Tallinn tense after deadly riots

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 21:22
related countries: Russia, Estonia
related places: Tallinn

Calm returns to Estonia's capital after clashes over a Soviet monument leave one dead and hundreds arrested.
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Bomb kills many in Iraq holy city

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 21:25
related countries: Iraq
related places: Karbala'

A car bomb kills at least 55 people in the Iraqi city of Karbala, home to two of Shia Islam's holiest shrines.
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Gilchrist stars in Aussie Cup win

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 22:32
related countries: Sri Lanka

Adam Gilchrist hits a brilliant century as Australia win their fourth World Cup amid farcical scenes in Barbados.
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Live - Australia v Sri Lanka

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 22:39
related countries: Barbados, Sri Lanka

Australia beat Sri Lanka in the World Cup final in Barbados.
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Somalia cholera death fears grow

Saturday 28th of April 2007, 23:44
related countries: Somalia

Increased fighting in Somalia has left many too scared to seek treatment for cholera, a charity warns.
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