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Russian opposition demo quashed

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 2:20
related countries: Russia

Russian riot police break up a rally by opponents to President Vladimir Putin - the second in recent weeks.
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EU celebrates its 50th birthday

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 3:35
related countries: Germany
related places: Berlin

Leaders from the 27 member states join in colourful celebrations of the EU's 50th birthday in Berlin.
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UN backs fresh sanctions on Iran

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 3:38
related countries: Iran

The UN Security Council unanimously votes to increase sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.
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HK leader wins new term

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 4:36
related countries: China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong's chief executive wins a second term in office in the first contested poll since return to Chinese rule in 1997.
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Bangkok's old airport back in use

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 4:40
related countries: Thailand
related places: Bangkok

Bangkok's old airport reopens to ease congestion after problems at the airport intended to replace it.
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EU to seek new Iran nuclear talks

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 9:26
related countries: Iran
related places: Tehran

The EU's foreign policy chief says he wants to resume talks with Iran, a day after UN sanctions are renewed.
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Earthquakes rock Pacific nations

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 9:33
related countries: Japan

An earthquake hits the west coast of Japan, killing one, as two tremors also rock Vanuatu in the South Pacific.
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Aspects of cricket games 'fixed'

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 10:13
related countries: Pakistan

The fixing of elements of cricket matches happens regularly, former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan believes.
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Rice urges end to Mid-East enmity

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 11:11
related countries: Israel, United States
related places: Arab

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls on Arab states to do their utmost to reach peace with Israel.
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US concern over Egypt reforms

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 11:56
related countries: Egypt, United States

The visiting US secretary of state voices concern at constitutional reform in Egypt, a day before its referendum.
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Joyce letters court case settled

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 12:28
related countries: United States

A US professor wins the right to quote James Joyce's letters to his daughter in a book after settling a court case.
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Iran denies UK access to sailors

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 12:36
related countries: Iran, United Kingdom

British requests for access to 15 Royal Navy personnel seized by Iran get nowhere, two days after their capture.
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Armenian PM dies of heart attack

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 13:32
related countries: Armenia

Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan dies of a heart attack at the age of 55, Armenian officials say.
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Moscow nightclub blaze kills 10

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 14:18
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

A fire sweeps thourgh a Moscow nightclub, killing at least 10 people, police in the Russian capital say.
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Belarussian rally ends in clashes

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 14:50
related countries: Belarus

Opposition protesters in Belarus clash with police in the capital at a rally against President Lukashenko.
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Pakistan squad deny Woolmer rift

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 16:24
related countries: Pakistan

A Pakistan cricket official denies reports of clashes between players and murdered coach Bob Woolmer.
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Gaza rally for BBC correspondent

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 16:54
related countries: Gaza Strip

Journalists in the Gaza Strip stage another demonstration to demand the release of BBC reporter Alan Johnston.
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Koran riot grips Yemeni gas plant

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 18:02
related countries: Yemen

Security forces tackle a riot at a gas terminal in Yemen where a copy of the Koran was allegedly desecrated.
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Indian hostage freed in Nigeria

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 18:24
related countries: Nigeria, Germany
related places: Port Harcourt

Two foreign workers, including one Indian, are freed by gunmen in Nigeria but a third man remains missing.
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Ninja Turtles top US box office

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 18:53
related countries: United States

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seal their cinema comeback by topping the US box office chart.
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Angry Iran limits nuclear access

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 19:24
related countries: Iran
related places: Tehran

Tehran says it will reduce cooperation with UN nuclear inspectors after fresh sanctions are imposed.
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'Gun battle' at Colombo airport

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 20:06
related countries: Sri Lanka
related places: Colombo

The international airport in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo is under attack by Tamil Tiger rebels, reports say.
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Sri Lanka's main airport attacked

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 20:53
related countries: Sri Lanka
related places: Colombo

The international airport in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo is under attack by Tamil Tiger rebels, reports say.
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Slave trade shameful - Blair

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 21:21
related countries: United Kingdom

PM Tony Blair is to recall Britain's "shameful role" in the African slave trade, on the bicentenary of abolition.
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Seizure unjustified, Iran warned

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 21:49
related countries: Iran

Iran's detention of 15 Royal Navy personnel is "unjustified and wrong", Prime Minister Tony Blair says.
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Bangladesh victory puts India out

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 21:55
related countries: Bermuda, India, Bangladesh

Bangladesh beat Bermuda by seven wickets to reach the Super 8 stage of the World Cup.
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UN warns of Darfur aid collapse

Sunday 25th of March 2007, 21:57
related countries: Sudan

The UN's new humanitarian chief warns of a possible collapse in the aid effort in Sudan's Darfur region.
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