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Hezbollah head warns against raid

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 0:59
related countries: Lebanon

The leader of Hezbollah says Lebanon's government should not storm a refugee camp taken over by Islamists.
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US 'opposes' G8 climate proposals

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 3:37
related countries: Germany, United States

The US has "fundamental concerns" at German plans to curb G8 emissions, a leaked document shows.
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Venezuela court orders TV seizure

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 4:13
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuela's top court allows the state to seize transmitters belonging to a private opposition TV station.
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Ukraine leaders set for new talks

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 4:26
related countries: Ukraine

Ukraine's president and PM are to meet again to try to end a crisis over a bid to seize control of 40,000 troops.
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Pakistani soldiers killed by bomb

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 5:21
related countries: Pakistan

At least five Pakistani soldiers die in a roadside bombing in the North-West Frontier Province, officials say.
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Western China landslides kill 21

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 7:25
related countries: China

At least 21 people die in landslides, as torrential rain continues in western China, state media says.
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N Korea 'only tested one missile'

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 8:57
related countries: South Korea, North Korea

North Korea only test-fired one short-range missile on Friday, reports from South Korea say.
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Israel renews strikes across Gaza

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 11:48
related countries: Israel

Four Palestinians die in fresh air strikes on Gaza, as Israeli troops arrest a second Palestinian minister.
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Cricket: India dominate in Mirpur

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 11:57
related countries: Bangladesh
related places: Mirpur

India hit 610-3 before declaring and reducing Bangladesh to 58-5 on day two of the second Test.
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F1: Alonso takes pole in Monaco

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 13:08
related countries: Monaco

Fernando Alonso edges out McLaren team-mate to pole position for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
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Seven killed in Assam bomb blast

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 13:58
related countries: India

Seven people are killed and 18 injured in a bomb blast in the Indian state of Assam, police say.
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Soldier dies in Afghan operations

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 14:28
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

A British soldier is killed and four others are injured in operations in Afghanistan overnight.
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Zimbabwe police raid MDC office

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 14:47
related countries: Zimbabwe

Police in Zimbabwe raid the headquarters of the opposition MDC and take away up to 200 activists.
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New US military aid for Lebanon

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 16:12
related countries: Lebanon, United States

US planes bring fresh military supplies to Lebanon, as a stand-off between the army and militants continues.
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Feud splits Kazakh ruling family

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 18:44
related countries: Austria

The Kazakh president sacks his son-in-law as ambassador to Austria in what appears to be a growing power struggle.
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Casualties in Jerusalem shooting

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 19:11
related countries: Israel

Two Palestinian gunmen are killed after wounding at four Israelis in east Jerusalem, Israeli police say.
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Veiled warning on Musharraf rule

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 21:04
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan's ex-top judge makes a thinly disguised attack on President Musharraf, in a speech to supporters.
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Iran 'uncovers US spy networks'

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 21:48
related countries: Iran, United States

Iran says it has uncovered spy networks run by the US and its allies in various parts of the country.
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Ukraine rivals' talks prolonged

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 22:20
related countries: Ukraine
related places: Kiev

Ukraine's president and PM hold hours of talks aimed at ending a political crisis, but so far fail to agree a poll date.
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Bertie Ahern wins Irish election

Saturday 26th of May 2007, 23:25
related countries: Ireland

Bertie Ahern secures a third term as taoiseach, but faces tough negotiations to build a coalition government.
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