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'Progress signs' in Afghanistan

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 0:09
related countries: Afghanistan

An army chief who has just returned from Afghanistan says there were "real signs of progress" there.
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Golf: Immelman leads Masters

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 0:16
related countries: South Africa

South African Trevor Immelman will take a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the Masters at Augusta.
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Plan for Darfur peace talks in UK

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 1:00
related countries: United Kingdom

London may host Darfur peace talks under proposals being put forward by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
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Western press 'demonises' China

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 1:27
related countries: United Kingdom, China
related places: London

China's UK envoy accuses the Western media of demonising China and says Tibet has "complicated problems".
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Small bombs hit south Philippines

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 5:36
related countries: Philippines

Two small bombs explode in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, but no injuries are reported.
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Tibet monks held over 'bomb plot'

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 8:36
related countries: China

China detains nine monks accused of a previously unreported bombing of a building in Tibet.
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Cricket: Pakistan v Bangladesh

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 9:44
related countries: Bangladesh

Pakistan seek to clinch the one-day series against Bangladesh by winning the third match in Lahore.
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Zimbabwe to hold partial recount

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 9:58
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe orders a partial recount of disputed elections, as African leaders call for the results to be published.
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Legal fight over Zimbabwe recount

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 11:22
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition says it will mount a legal challenge against plans to recount 23 contested poll results.
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Cricket: India level SA series

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 11:42
related countries: South Africa, India
related places: Kanpur

India clinch a thrilling eight-wicket victory against South Africa in the third Test in Kanpur to level the series 1-1.
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Deadly blast strikes Iran mosque

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 13:36
related countries: Iran

At least 12 people are killed and 160 wounded in an explosion in southern Iran, local media say.
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American Airlines 'normal again'

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 14:29
related countries: United States

American Airlines says its flight schedules have returned to normal following a week of cancellations.
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Bulgarian minister steps down

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 15:29
related countries: Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Interior Minister resigns amid criticism over the government's failure to curb corruption.
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Torch in peaceful Tanzania relay

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 15:46
related countries: Tanzania

The troubled Olympic torch completes its first incident-free relay run, as it passes through Tanzania.
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Kenya unveils coalition cabinet

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 15:47
related countries: Kenya

Kenya's president announces a new power-sharing cabinet to end the nation's long-running political crisis.
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India marathon boy coach killed

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 18:01
related countries: India

The man who coached India's famous six-year-old marathon runner Budhia Singh is shot dead, police say.
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Iran-UN nuclear talks postponed

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 20:39
related countries: Iran

A meeting between the UN's nuclear chief and Iran's chief negotiator is postponed, Iranian media say.
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Tennis: Russia into cup semi

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 20:48
related countries: Russia, Czech Republic

The United States reach the Davis Cup semi-finals after Andy Roddick beats Paul-Henri Mathieu in their singles rubber.
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Ethiopia votes in local elections

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 21:43
related countries: Ethiopia

Ethiopia votes in local elections, the first poll since 2005 amid opposition complaints of harassment.
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Immelman crowned Masters champion

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 23:33
related countries: South Africa

South African Trevor Immelman secures his maiden major title with a three-shot victory in the Masters at Augusta.
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Final round as it happened

Sunday 13th of April 2008, 23:43
related countries: South Africa

Trevor Immelman wins the 72nd Masters at Augusta National after carding a three-over round of 75.
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