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Mixed reactions to Haniya cabinet

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 0:44
related countries: United States

The US reacts with caution to the opening speech by the PM of the new Palestinian unity government.
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Australia in Iraq troops pledge

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 0:56
related countries: Iraq, Aruba

Australian PM John Howard says his troops will stay in Iraq until Iraqis are able to control their own security.
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Older TB vaccines 'work better'

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 1:04
related countries: France

Older versions of the BCG vaccine may be better at preventing tuberculosis than more modern vaccines, say French scientists.
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Czech village 'vetoes' US shield

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 2:11
related countries: United States, Czech Republic

The residents of a village in the Czech Republic hold a protest ballot over a US missile shield radar station.
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Live: Australian Grand Prix

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 2:26
related countries: Aruba

Fernando Alonso starts his bid for a third straight Formula One world title at the Australian Grand Prix.
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Tennis: Nadal sails past Roddick

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 2:44
related countries: India

Rafael Nadal beats Andy Roddick to reach the final at the Indian Wells Master Series.
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Mexican drug raid targets police

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 3:22
related countries: Mexico
related places: Tabasco

Mexican troops take over a state police HQ in Tabasco state, in a move to curb drug-related violence.
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F1: Raikkonen wins in Melbourne

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 4:39
related countries: Bermuda, Aruba

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen dominates the Australian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton finishes third on his debut with McLaren.
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Political attacks flare in Nepal

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 5:33
related countries: Nepal

Violence erupts between rival political groups in towns in southern and eastern Nepal.
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Protesters march against Iraq war

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 6:13
related countries: Iraq, United States

Anti-war protesters march in the US, Europe and beyond as the anniversary of the US-led war in Iraq approaches.
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Sri Lanka sinks 'Tigers vessels'

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 11:21
related countries: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's navy says it has sunk two cargo vessels believed to be carrying weapons for the Tamil Tigers.
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Attack on Thai school kills three

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 12:21
related countries: Thailand

At least three students are killed in an attack on an Islamic school in southern Thailand, police say.
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Ten held over India police firing

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 15:14
related countries: India

Ten people are arrested over the shooting by police of protesting farmers in India's state of West Bengal.
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US general upbeat on Iraq 'surge'

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 15:45
related countries: Iraq, United States

The US commander in Iraq is hopeful over the latest security push, as seven US troops are killed in Baghdad.
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Zimbabwe stops activists leaving

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 17:07
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe bars opposition members from going abroad, with one beaten up days after a brutal crackdown.
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Cricket: Pakistan coach dies

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 18:22
related countries: Pakistan, Jamaica

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer dies at the age of 58 after being found unconscious in his hotel room in Jamaica.
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Wanted Italian seized in Brazil

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 18:42
related countries: Italy, Brazil

A former Italian revolutionary, wanted by Italy in connection with four murders, is arrested in Brazil, authorities say.
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Egyptian MPs in protest walk-out

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 19:01
related countries: Egypt

Over 100 mainly Islamist Egyptian lawmakers boycott parliament over controversial constitutional changes.
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US 'set' for non-Hamas contacts

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 19:36
related countries: United States

The US decides to have contact with some ministers in the new Palestinian national unity government.
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Live Cricket: England v Canada

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 21:09
related countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Canada, chasing 280 to beat England in their Group C match in St Lucia, are running out of steam.
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Tennis: Nadal wins in Indian Wells

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 21:09
related countries: India

Rafael Nadal caps his return to form with victory over Novak Djokovic in the Indian Wells Masters final.
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Cricket: England beat Canada

Sunday 18th of March 2007, 21:18
related countries: Canada, United Kingdom

England, with no Andrew Flintoff, beat World Cup minnows Canada by 51 runs in St Lucia.
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