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Ex-Mexico leader's statue felled

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 0:55
related countries: Mexico

A bronze statue of former Mexican President Vicente Fox is pulled down just hours after it was erected.
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Colombia mine collapse kills 24

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 4:09
related countries: Colombia

At least 24 amateur gold prospectors are killed in a mine collapse in south-western Colombia.
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Australian PM announces election

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 8:32
related countries: Aruba

Australian Prime Minister John Howard calls an election for 24 November as he seeks a fifth term in office.
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Indian temple stampede kills 12

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 9:49
related countries: India

Up to 12 people have been trampled to death in a stampede at a Hindu temple in India, police say.
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Argentina reveals rugby passion

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 11:14
related countries: Argentina

Argentina goes rugby-mad as the Pumas prepare to play in their first World Cup semi-final.
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French mercenary Denard dies

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 11:40
related countries: France

French mercenary Bob Denard, notorious for coup attempts and wars in Africa, dies aged 78, his family says.
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Pope urges Iraqi priests' release

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 14:05
related countries: Iraq

Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to the kidnappers of two priests seized in Iraq to release the pair.
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South Sudanese present demands

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 14:23
related countries: Sudan

Officials of south Sudan's former rebel movement set out their demands, with the 2005 peace plan in crisis.
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Belarus allows rare pro-EU rally

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 16:51
related countries: Belarus
related places: Minsk

Opponents of President Lukashenko of Belarus hold a rare march in Minsk demanding ties with the EU.
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Live - South Africa v Argentina

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 17:21
related countries: Argentina, France
related places: Paris

South Africa face Argentina for the right to meet England in the World Cup final.
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Blackwater guards 'were fired on'

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 18:36
related countries: United States
related places: Blackwater

US security firm Blackwater says it has proof guards were fired upon during a deadly shooting in Iraq last month.
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EU hopes for Kosovo progress

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 20:28
related countries: Belgium
related places: Brussels

The EU says after talks on Kosovo there may be hope for progress before a December deadline.
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Togo votes in landmark election

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 20:46
related countries: Togo

Togo holds parliamentary elections, with all opposition parties taking part for the first time in two decades.
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Rugby U: S Africa into World Cup final

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 20:50
related countries: South Africa, Argentina, France
related places: Paris

England will face a World Cup final rematch with South Africa after the Springboks end Argentina's glorious run in the semis.
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Olmert faces new probe

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 21:12
related countries: Israel

Israel's attorney-general launches a third corruption investigation into Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
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Rugby: Springboks wary of England

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 21:17
related countries: United Kingdom

South Africa coach Jake White says his team's thrashing of England in the pool stages will count for nothing in the World Cup final.
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Rice warns Israel on peace talks

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 21:28
related countries: United States

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice cautions Israel to avoid eroding confidence in peace talks.
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Putin told of 'assassination bid'

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 22:01
related countries: Russia, Iran

Russia's Vladimir Putin still plans to visit Iran this week despite reports of a plot to kill him on the trip, say officials.
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Castro speaks live on Chavez show

Sunday 14th of October 2007, 22:32
related countries: Venezuela, Cuba

Ailing Cuba leader Fidel Castro speaks live on television for the first time since handing over power last year.
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