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United StatesThe US budget deficit widened in May to almost double what it was a year ago, the US Treasury says.
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CubaCuba announces plans to abolish its system of equal pay for all and introduce work-related bonuses for employees.
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United StatesAt least four people are killed when a tornado hits a boy scout camp in the US state of Iowa.
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Bangladesh, United StatesBangladeshi opposition leader Sheikh Hasina leaves the country following her release from prison to get medical treatment abroad.
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North Korea, 
JapanJapan's police raid two firms after vacuum pumps they made and sold were found in a North Korean nuclear facility.
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ChinaA month on from the earthquake, Chinese officials impose tight security in damaged areas, apparently to prevent protests.
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IndiaFour members of a family die after being attacked by villagers who said they were practising witchcraft in India's northeastern state of Assam.
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FranceThe European Commission launches an investigation into the French utility Gaz de France.
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JapanJapan's lower house shows its support for PM Yasuo Fukuda, a day after the upper house censured him.
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IrelandYes or No? Treaty sceptics challenge new Irish PM
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Afghanistan, 
Pakistan, United StatesThe Pentagon defends an air strike by US forces along the Afghan border, said to have killed 11 Pakistani soldiers.
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Israel, United StatesThe Libyan leader suggests Barack Obama's support for Israel stems from an "inferiority complex" over his African origins.
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Portugal, 
Czech RepublicPortugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo is delighted with his form and that of the team after their 3-1 win against the Czech Republic.
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ZimbabweThe BBC uncovers evidence that Zimbabwe's military is actively involved in running Robert Mugabe's re-election campaign.
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Pakistan, United StatesThe US releases video footage which it says justifies an air strike in which Pakistan says 11 of its soldiers died.
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United States, 
Djibouti, 
EritreaThe US condemns Eritrea for "military aggression" after Djiboutian soldiers were killed in border clashes.
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IranAn Iranian boy aged 17 has been hanged, in violation of UN charters and official pledges not to execute minors.
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ItalyAn investigation is launched after six people are killed while working inside a water purification tank in Sicily.
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RussiaEuro 2008 raises Russian patriotism to fever pitch
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United StatesWorld's love for Obama may not win votes in the US
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United StatesAn obscenity trial in the US has been suspended after the judge acknowledged that his own website featured sexually explicit images.
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Taiwan, ChinaNegotiators from China and Taiwan agree to host representative offices, in their first formal talks for a decade.
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Iraq, ChinaIraq faces Beijing ban over Olympic committee wrangle
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Brunei, 
United KingdomA warrant is issued for the arrest of the Sultan of Brunei's brother who failed to appear in a UK court.
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Pakistan, United StatesUS strike raises more questions for Pakistan
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JordanA military court in Jordan jails three members of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas for plotting terrorism.
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VenezuelaVenezuela's President Hugo Chavez announces an economic stimulus plan aimed at helping businesses in the country.
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ZimbabwePolice arrest the leader and secretary general of Zimbabwe's main opposition party ahead of the 27 June presidential run-off.
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GhanaClaudia Hammond reports from Ghana on efforts being made to transform cancer care before it is too late.
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IsraelIsrael's defence minister warns Ehud Olmert he will support moves to dissolve parliament if he does not stand aside.
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RussiaThe UN chief sets out plans to cede UN functions in Kosovo to the EU, despite Russian opposition.
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ChinaChina's quake victims wait to rebuild their lives
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RussiaThe UN chief sets out plans to cede UN functions in Kosovo to the EU, despite Russian opposition.
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South AfricaA third of those killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa last month were local citizens, the government says.
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BangladeshMark Dummett learns how Bangladesh's blind cricketers refuse to be held back by their disability.
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Afghanistan, FranceWorld donors pledge some $20bn to rebuild Afghanistan - but want more done to stamp out corruption and co-ordinate relief.
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Ethiopia, 
SomaliaUS scientists say satellite images confirm reports that Ethiopian troops burnt villages in the Somali Ogaden region.
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Portugal, 
SpainThe Spanish PM promises "zero tolerance" of violence from lorry drivers striking over rising fuel prices.
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Afghanistan, United KingdomTwo British soldiers are killed in Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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GermanyCroatia claim an impressive win over pre-tournament favourites Germany to reach the Euro 2008 quarter-finals.
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Austria, 
Poland, Germany, 
CroatiaCo-hosts Austria draw 1-1 with Poland after Croatia stun favourites Germany at Euro 2008.
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ZimbabweKey Zimbabwe opposition official Tendai Biti will be charged with treason and may face the death penalty, police say.
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United StatesPresident George Bush denounces "misinformation and propaganda" which he says are sullying the US' image abroad.
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EthiopiaEthiopia launches an urgent appeal to international donors for more than $300m worth of emergency food aid.
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United StatesForeign terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay can challenge their detention in civilian courts, the US Supreme Court rules.
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United StatesTwo senior executives at Lehman Brothers are to step down days after the US bank announced huge losses.
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United StatesThe Guantanamo decision's impact on US politics
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United KingdomA British man accused of killing his wife and daughter cries as a jury in Massachusetts is shown footage of their bodies.
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Ireland, PortugalIreland has voted in a referendum on ratifying the EU reform treaty, in a poll which could make or break the agreement.
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Brazil, 
BotswanaArmed robbers in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo steal two Picasso engravings and works by Brazilian artists.
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