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Putin 'may seek 2012 re-election'

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 1:33
related countries: Russia

Vladimir Putin says he does not rule out running for Russia's presidency again in 2012 or 2016.
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US hints at bigger Iraq pullout

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 1:43
related countries: Iraq, United States

Defence Secretary Robert Gates hints that the US could withdraw thousands of extra troops from Iraq during 2008.
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China frees NY Times researcher

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 2:14
related countries: China

A Chinese journalist working for the New York Times is freed by Beijing after spending almost three years in jail.
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Hurricane aid call for Nicaragua

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 4:36
related countries: Nicaragua

The United Nations calls for donors to give generously to help Nicaragua recover after Hurricane Felix.
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Rivals confirmed in Japan PM race

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 6:20
related countries: Japan

Two candidates are confirmed as the contestants to replace Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Sikh school sidesteps French ban

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 8:30
related countries: France
related places: Paris

A private Sikh school is set to open in Paris in the wake of tougher French laws on religious dress.
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Two Russians found dead in China

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 8:47
related countries: Russia, China

Searchers find the bodies of two out of six Russian men who went missing in China during a canoe trip.
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The cost of saying Mubarak is ill

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 10:22
related countries: Egypt

Rumours about President Hosni Mubarak's health go on, but Egyptian journalists must beware reporting them, says Ian Pannell.
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Big Brother is watching us all

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 10:38
related countries: United States

Humphrey Hawksley reports on the sophisticated surveillance gadgets being developed in the US.
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Bus trip goes global to Australia

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 10:42
related countries: Australia

Some 39 passengers are set to travel to Australia by bus, on a 15,000-mile journey for adventurers.
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Putin ponders future power

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 11:09
related countries: Russia

The new Russian president will have to co-exist with me, Vladimir Putin tells the BBC's Bridget Kendall at a media retreat at his holiday villa.
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Cardinal in 'Nazi art term' row

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 11:23
related countries: Germany

A German archbishop sparks anger by calling modern art "degenerate" - a term used by Nazis in persecuting artists.
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Rugby: NZ 108-13 Portugal

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 12:47
related countries: Portugal, New Zealand

New Zealand run in 16 tries as they brush aside Portugal in Lyon.
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Live - Wales 13-32 Australia

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 12:49
related countries: Australia

Wales take on Australia at the Millennium Stadium in Saturday's stand-out Rugby World Cup match.
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Taiwanese march to back UN bid

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 13:15
related countries: Taiwan

Tens of thousands march in Taiwan to back a government plan to hold a controversial referendum on joining the UN.
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Gods row minister offers to quit

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 14:21
related countries: India

India's culture minister offers to resign in a row over whether Hindu gods are mythological figures.
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Lebanon seizes fugitive militants

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 14:56
related countries: Lebanon

Four Islamist militants involved in a siege at a Palestinian refugee camp have been captured, Lebanon's army says.
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Aggressive Jayasuriya sinks Kiwis

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 15:03
related countries: Sri Lanka, New Zealand

Sanath Jayasuriya smashes 61 to steer Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the World Twenty20.
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Greenspan critical of economy

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 15:29
related countries: United States
related places: Bush

The ex-chairman of the US Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan says President Bush ignored his advice.
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Bounty set over Prophet cartoon

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 16:26
related countries: Iraq, Sweden
related places: Al

Al-Qaeda in Iraq offers a reward for the murder of a Swedish cartoonist over his Prophet Muhammad drawing.
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Wales 20-32 Australia

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 17:54
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Cardiff

Australia seize control of Pool B as they put Wales to the sword with a physical and dynamic show in Cardiff.
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Rains threaten flood-hit Africa

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 18:06
related countries: Togo, Ghana

New rains threaten more floods across Africa, where scores have died and many thousands are homeless.
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F1: Ferrari top Spa qualifying

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 18:47
related countries: Belgium
related places: Spa

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen takes pole at the Belgian GP ahead of team-mate Felipe Massa.
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Sadr group quits Iraq ruling bloc

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 18:52
related countries: Iraq

The political movement loyal to radical cleric Moqtada Sadr withdraws from Iraq's governing Shia alliance.
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South Africa deny battling Tigers

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 19:17
related countries: Bangladesh

South Africa beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the Twenty20 Group match in Cape Town.
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Ireland 14-10 Georgia

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 20:47
related countries: Georgia

Ireland fail to impress again as they struggle to see off a determined Georgia in Pool D.
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S Leone poll battle goes to court

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 21:49
related countries: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's ruling party seeks an injunction to stop the electoral commission publishing presidential results.
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Rally driver feared dead in crash

Saturday 15th of September 2007, 23:10
related countries: United Kingdom

Rally driver Colin McRae is believed to have died along with three others in a Scottish helicopter crash.
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