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Afghan blast kills Danish troops

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 1:04
related countries: Afghanistan, Denmark

Three Danish soldiers are killed, and one injured, in Afghanistan when their vehicle is hit by a roadside bomb or mine.
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Thief steals Paris Hilton jewels

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 3:41
related countries: France, United States
related places: Los Angeles

A burglar broke into the Los Angeles home of socialite Paris Hilton and stole jewellery worth about $2m (£1.3m), police say.
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Kidnap notes plague Mexico pupils

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 4:52
related countries: Mexico

A series of anonymous notes are posted outside Mexican schools, threatening to kidnap pupils if money is not paid.
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Accused governor to fight charges

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 6:09
related countries: United States
related places: Senate

The US governor accused of trying to sell off Barack Obama's Senate seat says he is not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing.
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Obama urges carmakers to 'reform'

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 6:15
related countries: United States

The US president-elect welcomes a multi-billion dollar aid package for US carmakers, but says they must make some "hard decisions".
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Michelin delight

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 7:40
related countries: France

First foreigner in charge of French gastronomic icon
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Iraqi 'plot' officials released

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 8:55
related countries: Iraq

Iraq's interior ministry drops charges against 23 officials arrested amid rumours they had been plotting a coup.
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Live text - India v England

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 9:07
related countries: India, United Kingdom
related places: Mohali

A record partnership of 314 puts India in charge after two days of the final Test at Mohali.
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Israeli strike kills Palestinian

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 10:31
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip

Israel launches an air strike against the Gaza strip hours after Hamas calls off ceasefire.
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Japan backs further aid package

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 11:22
related countries: Japan

The Japanese cabinet approves a $54bn (£36bn) package of spending, to try to ease the recession.
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India duo leave England trailing

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 11:24
related countries: India, United Kingdom
related places: Mohali

A record second-wicket partnership of 314 puts India on top after two days of the final Test with England at Mohali.
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Live text - Scottish Premier League

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 11:37
related countries: Bermuda, United Kingdom
related places: Motherwell

Hamilton and Motherwell kick-off another busy day of action in Scotland's top flight.
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Braving a New England ice storm

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 12:18
related countries: United States
related places: New England

Simon Winchester discovers the depth of human kindness during an ice storm in the US.
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Nigerian gunmen kidnap Russians

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 12:19
related countries: Nigeria, Russia

Two workers of a Russian aluminium company are kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria, the company says.
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Eerie crossing into Gaza

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 12:21
related countries: Israel
related places: Erez

Jeremy Bowen takes in the eerie atmosphere as one of few people allowed by Israelis through the heavily restricted Erez crossing into Gaza.
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Kidnap victims share painful memories

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 12:22
related countries: France

The BBC's former Gaza correspondent, Alan Johnston, discusses captivity with the freed French hostage Ingrid Betancourt.
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China offers Taiwan economic aid

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 12:41
related countries: Taiwan, China

A senior Chinese official says China will consider any request for help from Taiwan during the global financial downturn.
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Shared genes

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 12:53
related countries: Lebanon

DNA yields unifying message in divided Lebanon
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Let them eat caviar: Milan poor to get seized delicacy for Christmas

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 14:08
related countries: Italy
related places: Milan

Beluga caviar seized by Italian customs officers is to be distributed to poor people in Milan as a Christmas gift.
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Goa bans Christmas beach parties

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 14:47
related countries: India
related places: Goa

Christmas and New Year beach parties are cancelled in the Indian state of Goa over security concerns, say the authorities.
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Iraq MPs block non-US troop bill

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 15:05
related countries: Iraq, United Kingdom

Iraq's parliament rejects a draft law to allow troops from the UK and a number of other countries to remain after 2008.
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Iran sends ship against pirates

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 15:16
related countries: Iran

An Iranian warship has entered the Gulf of Aden to protect merchant shipping against pirate attacks, says state media.
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Injured yachtsman rescued by navy

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 15:32
related countries: Aruba

A French sailor who broke his leg in the Vendee Globe round-the-world solo yacht race is rescued by an Australian Navy frigate.
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'Sleazy' La Plata

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 15:43
related countries: Argentina

Behind the dark streets of Argentine sex capital
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Ten hurt in West Bank jail clash

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 15:54
related countries: Israel, West Bank

Palestinian prisoners and Israeli warders clash at a West Bank jail, leaving at least 10 people injured.
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Russian dancer Lepeshinskaya dies

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 16:04
related countries: Russia

Renowned Russian ballerina, Olga Lepeshinskaya, who danced with the Bolshoi for more than 30 years, dies at home, aged 92.
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China to deploy ships off Somalia

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 16:59
related countries: Somalia

China will send two destroyers and a supply vessel to the Gulf of Aden to protect merchant ships from pirates, state media say.
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Interpol pledge Mumbai probe help

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 17:33
related countries: India
related places: Mumbai

The international police agency chief offers to help India track down suspects in November's Mumbai attacks.
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Egypt teacher tried over beating

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 17:37
related countries: Egypt

An Egyptian teacher goes on trial accused of beating an 11-year-old pupil to death for not doing his homework.
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Climate experts get key US posts

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 18:22
related countries: United States

US President-elect Barack Obama nominates two leading global warming specialists for key science posts in his administration.
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US increases Afghan troop pledge

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 18:42
related countries: Afghanistan, United States

The chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff says up to 30,000 additional troops could be sent to Afghanistan next year.
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Canada to aid car manufacturers

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 19:58
related countries: Canada, United States

The Canadian government pledges C$4bn in loans to rescue subsidiaries of US car manufacturers based there.
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Tuareg rebels raid Mali army base

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 22:37
related countries: Mali

At least 20 people are killed in an attack by Tuareg rebels on a military base in northern Mali, officials say.
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Valuev ends Holyfield title dream

Saturday 20th of December 2008, 22:54
related countries: Russia

Russia's WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev claims a majority points victory over American Evander Holyfield.
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