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Fujimori faces first questioning

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 0:50
related countries: Peru, Chile

Ex-Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is questioned by a judge for the first time since extradition from Chile.
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Fury at Puerto Rico pet killings

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 1:16
related countries: Puerto Rico

Dozens of cats and dogs are reportedly hurled off a bridge by Puerto Rico workers enforcing a no-pets policy.
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US general says Iraq 'nightmare'

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 3:33
related countries: Iraq, United States
related places: America

The conflict in Iraq is "a nightmare with no end in sight" for America, warns a former US military chief.
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Haiti flooding death toll rises

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 6:58
related countries: Haiti

Flooding in Haiti caused by several days of torrential rain has left at least 20 people dead, officials say.
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Pipeline to deepen Andean links

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 8:08
related countries: Colombia, Venezuela

Venezuela and Colombia's leaders inaugurate a gas pipeline intended as a step towards a new network.
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UN concern over Sri Lanka rights

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 9:59
related countries: Sri Lanka

UN human rights chief Louise Arbour criticises Sri Lanka's record as the country returns to the throes of civil war.
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Roberts takes Hollywood honour

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 10:07
related countries: United States
related places: Oscar, Hollywood

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts collects the 2007 American Cinematheque award.
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Rice encourages Russian activists

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 10:23
related countries: Russia, United States
related places: Moscow

Condoleezza Rice backs local human rights activists in Moscow as she continues a sometimes tense visit.
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Nicaragua's back street abortions

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 11:04
related countries: Nicaragua

Tensions over the emotive issue of abortion are played out in the capital of Nicaragua, where it is illegal.
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HK's Tsang apologises for gaffe

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 12:07
related countries: China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong's chief executive apologises for suggesting that China's Cultural Revolution was a form of democracy.
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Key activists arrested in Burma

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 13:28
related countries: Burma
related places: Rangoon

Burma's military junta arrests three of the last remaining leaders of the recent pro-democracy protests.
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Film award for 'hugging guru'

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 13:34
related countries: India

India's famous female guru Mata Amritanandamayi receives an award from actress Sharon Stone.
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US envoys seek to calm Turkey row

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 13:53
related countries: Turkey, United States

US envoys travel to Turkey to tackle disputes between the two allies and tensions on the Turkish-Iraq border.
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Thailand's king taken to hospital

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 14:05
related countries: Thailand

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is taken to hospital after feeling weak in his right side, the royal palace says.
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Iran leader urges summit boycott

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 14:15
related countries: Iran, United States

Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei urges Muslim states to boycott a US-sponsored Middle East conference.
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UN in talks to rescue Sudan deal

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 15:02
related countries: Sudan

The top UN official in Sudan meets the SPLM to discuss its withdrawal from the unity government.
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Golf: Cabrera, Els battle for £1m

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 16:00
related countries: South Africa
related places: Wentworth

Angel Cabrera will play South Africa's Ernie Els in Sunday's final of the HSBC World Match Play at Wentworth.
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Rice attacks Kremlin's power

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 16:59
related countries: Russia

Condoleezza Rice voices unease about Russia, saying too much power is concentrated in the Kremlin.
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Live - England v France

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 18:26
related countries: France
related places: Paris

England shock France 14-9 thanks to a huge performance in Paris to earn their place in the World Cup final.
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Exile condemns Iraqi 'corruption'

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 20:23
related countries: Iraq

Iraq's former anti-corruption chief accuses the government of PM Nouri Maliki of widespread abuse.
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Rugby: England through to final

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 20:44
related countries: France, Australia, United Kingdom

Jonny Wilkinson sends England into the World Cup final as the champions beat France in dramatic fashion.
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Gas blast rocks Ukraine building

Saturday 13th of October 2007, 22:01
related countries: Ukraine

At least 11 people die in a gas explosion in a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk.
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