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2007 to be 'warmest on record'

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 0:38
related countries: United Kingdom

The world is likely to experience the warmest year on record in 2007, the UK's Met Office forecasts.
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US navy patrols Somalia's coast

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 1:28
related countries: Somalia, United States

US naval forces deploy off Somalia's coast to stop leaders of defeated Islamist militias escaping by sea.
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Troops to fight Rio's gang crime

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 3:45
related countries: Botswana

Special Brazilian security forces are being called in to tackle soaring gang violence in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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Irwin death video given to wife

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 4:24
related countries: Aruba

Australian officials return the only video of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's death to his wife, Terri.
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Power returned to Fiji president

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 6:17
related countries: Fiji

Fiji's coup leader says he has restored the former president to power, though the military remains in tight control.
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Iran nuclear chief in China talks

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 6:43
related countries: Iran, China

Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani begins a visit to China, in the wake of new UN nuclear restrictions.
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Tennis: Henin pulls out of Open

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 6:59
related countries: Aruba

Justine Henin-Hardenne withdraws from this month's Australian Open for personal reasons.
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Ashes: Australia in command

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 7:20
related countries: Australia, United Kingdom
related places: Sydney

England end day three on 114-5, with a lead of just 12 runs, as Australia scent victory in the fifth Test.
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Fifth Test, day three as it happened

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 7:21
related countries: Australia, United Kingdom
related places: Sydney

England lose five wickets after Australia take a first innings lead of 102 in the fifth Test in Sydney.
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Negroponte to be Rice deputy

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 7:54
related countries: United States
related places: Rice

US intelligence chief John Negroponte is set to be named deputy to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
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UN appeals to Iraq on executions

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 8:16
related countries: Iraq
related places: Saddam

The UN rights chief urges Iraq not to execute two officials of Saddam's rule amid reports they are to be hanged soon.
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Java ferry captain 'found alive'

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 9:25
related countries: Indonesia

The captain of a ferry that sank in the Java Sea is alive, rescuers say, as another hunt for a missing plane continues.
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Dissident general in Rwanda talks

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 9:51
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda

Rwanda hosts talks between representatives of DR Congo's government and dissident army general Laurent Nkunda.
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SAB Miller buys Chinese brewery

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 10:20
related countries: China

Brewing giant SAB Miller takes another step towards dominating the world's biggest beer market, China.
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Bombs hit Baghdad petrol station

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 10:52
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Two bombings in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, kill at least 13 people and wound more than 20 others.
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'Maoist threats' shut Nepal plant

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 10:55
related countries: Nepal

One of Nepal's biggest companies suspends part of its operations because of alleged Maoist rebel threats.
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Bangkok warned on more attacks

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 11:06
related countries: Thailand

Thailand's prime minister warns of similar attacks to those on New Year's Eve that killed three people.
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New bidder in Indian mobile fray

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 11:22
related countries: India

The Hindujas, one of India's richest families, join the race to acquire a top Indian mobile phone operator.
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Kidnap girl reveals new struggles

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 11:27
related countries: Austria

Austrian kidnap escapee Natascha Kampusch recounts details of her ordeal and her struggles since.
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Police sacked over India killings

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 12:58
related countries: India

Six Indian policemen are sacked for alleged failings over the murders of 17 young women and children.
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Iraq resisting stay of execution

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 13:24
related countries: Iraq
related places: Saddam

International pressure cannot stop Iraq executing two officials of Saddam's rule, a top Iraqi official has said.
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Pakistan pushes border fence plan

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 13:58
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan
related places: Kabul

Pakistan reiterates its intention to fence and mine parts of the troubled border with Afghanistan.
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Moldovans rush for Romanian visas

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 15:02
related countries: Moldova, Romania

EU newcomer Romania says its consulate in Moldova is overwhelmed with visa requests from Moldovans.
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Treatment keeps girl child-sized

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 15:54
related countries: United States

Parents of a severely disabled US girl defend treatment to stunt her growth, saying it will give her a better life.
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Spain PM vows to end Eta violence

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 16:27
related countries: Spain
related places: Madrid

Spain's prime minister tours the scene of the Madrid airport bombing as police find a new stash of explosives.
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Reform pledges in Turkmen poll

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 16:36
related countries: Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan's interim leader promises reforms as campaigning starts to succeed the late autocratic president.
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Somali militia group 'surrounded'

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 17:13
related countries: Somalia

Ethiopian and government forces battle a group of 600 Islamist fighters near Somalia's border with Kenya.
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Oil company denies ransom payment

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 17:25
related countries: Nigeria

An Italian oil company denies trying to pay a $500,000 ransom to secure the release of four of its employees.
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Israeli military raids Ramallah

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 17:29
related countries: Israel, West Bank

At least four Palestinians are killed and 20 injured in an Israeli raid on the West Bank town of Ramallah.
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NY subway 'hero' saves teenager

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 17:49
related countries: United States

A US construction worker is hailed a hero after saving a student who fell down in front of a subway train.
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Mubarak and Olmert meet

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 19:36
related countries: Egypt, Israel

Egypt's Hosni Mubarak meets Israeli PM Ehud Olmert in Egypt in a bid to re-launch the Mid-East peace process.
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Democrats take power

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 21:13
related countries: United States

Democrats take control of the US Congress, with a woman at the helm of the House for the first time.
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Libya to build statue of Saddam

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 22:43
related countries: Iraq
related places: Saddam, Baghdad

Libya is to build a statue of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, executed in Baghdad on Saturday.
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Live: Australia v England

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 22:46
related countries: United Kingdom

Australia win the Sydney Test by 10 wickets to seal a 5-0 series whitewash.
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Iranians 'up to no good' in Iraq

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 22:50
related countries: Iraq, United Kingdom
related places: Baghdad

Five Iranians held in Baghdad last month were there to influence Iraq's government, UK officials tell the BBC.
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Oil in biggest fall in two years

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 23:38
related countries: United States

The price of oil sees its largest drop in two years, spurred by a rise in stockpiles after mild US weather.
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Fiji coup leader sworn in as PM

Thursday 4th of January 2007, 23:59
related countries: Fiji

The leader of last month's coup in Fiji, Frank Bainimarama, is sworn in as interim prime minister.
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