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Arrests over Russia writer murder
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 0:55related countries:
Russiarelated places: Moscow
Russian security officers are among 10 people held over the 2006 murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya.
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Lula ex-aide faces corruption trial
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 1:00related countries:
BrazilBrazil's high court rules that a former top presidential aide should stand trial over a corruption scandal.
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Horse flu hits Apec summit police
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 4:12related countries:
AustraliaPolice horses in Australia are hit by equine flu, but officials say it will not affect security for the Apec summit.
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'Credible' US justice chief urged
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 5:07related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Congress
Congress seeks a successor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales who will restore faith in the US justice system.
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China eyes law to help scientists
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 5:43related countries:
ChinaChina considers a new law enabling scientists to report research failures without harming their careers.
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Indonesia jet black boxes found
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 6:57related countries:
IndonesiaThe flight recorders of an Indonesian airliner that came down on New Year's Day are found.
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Football: Alves denies claims
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 7:35related countries:
GreeceSevilla defender Daniel Alves denies claims he refused to travel with the squad for the Champions League match with AEK Athens.
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Militants free Pakistani soldiers
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 8:12related countries:
PakistanEighteen soldiers held hostage by pro-Taleban militants in a Pakistani tribal region are released, officials say.
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Emergency threat in Sierra Leone
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 8:46related countries:
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone's president warns he will impose a state of emergency if election violence does not stop.
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Pakistan raid was 'not approved'
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 9:21related countries:
Afghanistan, Pakistan, United StatesThe US-led coalition in Afghanistan admits it did not have permission to attack Taleban suspects in Pakistan.
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Kuwait's $3bn plane deal aborted
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 9:59related countries:
KuwaitKuwait Airways' $3bn order for 19 planes from Aviation Lease and Finance Co fails to get government approval.
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Ethiopia expels Norwegian envoys
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 10:15related countries:
Ethiopia, 
Norway, 
EritreaSix Norwegian diplomats are being expelled for "pampering" Eritrea and rebel groups, Ethiopia announces.
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Raid 'kills 33 Iraq insurgents'
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 10:29related countries:
Iraq, United Statesrelated places: Baghdad
The US military says 33 insurgents have been killed in a joint attack with Iraqi forces north of Baghdad.
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Gang politics 'over' in Jamaica
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 11:03related countries:
JamaicaJamaica's political ombudsman says campaigning for next Monday's poll has been the most peaceful on record.
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Yahoo plea over China rights case
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 11:06related countries:
United States, ChinaInternet giant Yahoo asks a US court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of complicity in rights abuses in China.
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Wildfires rage on across Greece
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 12:20related countries:
GreeceFires which have killed at least 63 people continue to devastate Greece, as the EU sends in help.
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Fresh fuel protests held in Burma
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 12:52related countries:
BurmaFurther fuel price protests are staged in Burma, despite the arrest of more than 60 activists by the army.
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Fresh fuel protests held in Burma
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 12:52related countries:
BurmaFurther fuel price protests are staged in Burma, despite the arrest of more than 60 activists by the army.
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Olmert hosts Abbas in fresh talks
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 13:00related countries:
IsraelThe Israeli and Palestinian leaders hold talks in Jerusalem designed to bolster the Palestinian government.
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Moi throws weight behind Kibaki
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 13:14related countries:
Kenyarelated places: Moi
Ex-Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi comes out in support of his successor Mwai Kibaki's re-election bid.
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Irish police to review turban ban
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 13:54related countries:
IrelandPolice in the Irish Republic will meet Sikh leaders after a trainee officer was banned from wearing the turban on duty.
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Thai militants 'target civilians'
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 14:40related countries:
ThailandThailand's insurgency is becoming a brutal conflict where the majority of victims are civilians, a rights group say.
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Sevilla's Puerta dies in hospital
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 14:50related countries:
Spainrelated places: Sevilla, Getafe
Spain international Antonio Puerta dies aged 22 after suffering a heart attack in his club side Sevilla's 4-1 win against Getafe.
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Russian soldier in kennel death
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 15:31related countries:
RussiaAn elite Russian military force probes the death of a conscript who was beaten and thrown into a dog kennel.
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Judge agrees Noriega extradition
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 15:47related countries:
United States, 
France, 
PanamaA US judge approves the extradition of Panama's ex-leader Manuel Noriega to France when he leaves jail.
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China announces congress date
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 15:51related countries:
ChinaChina's ruling Communist Party announces it will hold its National Congress meeting on 15 October.
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Taleban 'agree to free Koreans'
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 15:52related countries:
Afghanistan, 
South KoreaThe Taleban say they have agreed to free 19 South Korean hostages being held in Afghanistan.
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Cuba custody battle in Florida
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 16:10related countries:
Cuba, United Statesrelated places: Florida
A Cuban girl is at the centre of a custody case in Florida, evoking echoes of the battle over Elian Gonzales.
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Summons in Djibouti death probe
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 16:13related countries:
France, 
DjiboutiA French magistrate orders the trial of two senior Djibouti officials over the death of a French judge.
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Turks elect ex-Islamist president
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:07related countries:
TurkeyFormer Islamist Abdullah Gul is sworn in as Turkey's new president, despite strong secular opposition.
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Iraqi city cleared after clashes
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:09related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Karbala'
Iraqi police order hundreds of thousands of Shia pilgrims to leave Karbala after heavy gunfire breaks out.
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Court demands mosque answers
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:12related countries:
PakistanPakistan's army says it has cleared a mosque in Islamabad of militants, finding 73 bodies inside the compound.
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Israeli anger over holy site work
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:18related countries:
IsraelIsraeli archaeologists protest about Muslim excavations being dug at Jerusalem's holiest religious shrine.
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Tennis: Sharapova wins in style
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:19related countries:
United StatesMaria Sharapova begins the defence of her US Open title with a swift victory over Roberta Vinci.
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Gilad Shalit's birthday marked
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:35related countries:
IsraelThe family of the Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, captured by Palestinian militants last June, mark his 21st birthday.
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Indian retail chain closes stores
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 17:45related countries:
IndiaIndian firm Reliance Retail temporarily closes its stores in West Bengal state after a spate of attacks.
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French star sued for hero comment
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 19:57related countries:
Italy, FranceFrench actress Fanny Ardant is being sued in Italy after calling Red Brigades founder Renato Curcio a "hero".
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Boeing 737s inspected after fire
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 20:34related countries:
United StatesThe US federal Aviation Authority orders an inspection of the wing slats on newer Boeing 737s.
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US 'seizes Iranian group in Iraq'
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 21:34related countries:
Iraq, 
Iran, United Statesrelated places: Baghdad
Seven Iranians working for the Iranian Electricity Ministry are arrested by US forces in Baghdad.
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Bush warns Iran over insurgents
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 22:05related countries:
Iraq, Iran, United StatesThe US president warns Iran to stop supporting attacks against US forces in Iraq, in a speech to war veterans.
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US ex-astronaut to plead insanity
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 22:32related countries:
United StatesFormer US astronaut Lisa Nowak will pursue a defence of temporary insanity at her trial next month, her lawyers say.
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US senator in lewd conduct furore
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 22:46related countries:
United StatesA US senator says he was wrong to plead guilty to disorderly conduct after being arrested in a men's toilet.
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US officer cleared of Iraq abuse
Tuesday 28th of August 2007, 22:54related countries:
Iraq, United StatesA US Army officer is cleared of abuse charges at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison but found guilty of disobeying an order.
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