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Italian condom man warned off after 20,000 TV pranks
Monday 16th of June 2008, 1:25related countries:
ItalyProlific Italian TV prankster and condom advocate Gabriele Paolini faces a prison sentence unless he behaves.
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Italian condom man warned off after 20,000 TV pranks
Monday 16th of June 2008, 1:25related countries:
ItalyProlific Italian TV prankster and condom advocate Gabriele Paolini faces a prison sentence unless he behaves.
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Brown and Bush in talks at No 10
Monday 16th of June 2008, 4:16related countries:
United Kingdom, 
United Statesrelated places: Bush
Gordon Brown and George W Bush hold formal talks on the second day of the US president's two-day visit to the UK.
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China and Japan 'near gas deal'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 4:32related countries:
Japan, 
ChinaChina and Japan are close to a deal that would ease a long-running dispute over offshore gas fields, reports from Japan say.
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Italian corruption fighter killed
Monday 16th of June 2008, 4:32related countries:
ItalyAn Italian politician for an anti-corruption party is stabbed to death outside his home in the Puglia region.
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Policemen die in S Lanka attack
Monday 16th of June 2008, 4:40related countries:
Sri Lankarelated places: Vavuniya
At least 12 policemen have been killed in a suicide bombing in Sri Lanka's northern town of Vavuniya, police say.
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Jazz champion Svensson dies at 44
Monday 16th of June 2008, 5:14related countries:
SwedenThe Swedish jazz pianist and composer Esbjorn Svensson dies in a scuba diving accident at the age of 44.
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Elian 'joins Cuba's communists'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 5:16related countries:
CubaA Cuban boy at the centre of an international custody battle in 2000 reportedly joins Cuba's Young Communist Union.
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People's palace
Monday 16th of June 2008, 5:49related countries:
NepalFormer king's home becomes a museum in Nepal
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Bosnia takes first step toward EU
Monday 16th of June 2008, 7:00related countries:
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia-Hercegovina takes a big step towards joining the European Union, with the signing of an EU pact.
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'Three dead' in fresh Gaza clash
Monday 16th of June 2008, 7:46related countries:
Israel, 
Gaza StripIsrael's military says it has killed three Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip as they were trying to plant a bomb near the border.
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Aussies to skip Beijing ceremony
Monday 16th of June 2008, 7:54related countries:
Australia, Chinarelated places: Beijing
Most of Australia's athletes will miss the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics because of concerns over poor air quality.
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Cech devastated by error
Monday 16th of June 2008, 8:55related countries:
Turkey, 
Czech RepublicKeeper Petr Cech is disconsolate after his error contributed to the Czech Republic's Euro 2008 exit.
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Deadly flooding in Somali capital
Monday 16th of June 2008, 8:56related countries:
Somaliarelated places: Mogadishu
Flooding around the Somali capital, Mogadishu, leaves at least six people dead and affects thousands in camps.
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UN police eye East Timor handover
Monday 16th of June 2008, 9:04related countries:
East TimorUN police in East Timor are considering handing over responsibility to the local force, amid worsening ties.
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Swing states
Monday 16th of June 2008, 9:57related countries:
United StatesPollster John Zogby identifies key US poll battlegrounds
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Malaysia to boost rice production
Monday 16th of June 2008, 10:20related countries:
MalaysiaA Malaysian palm oil firm is to begin growing rice to tackle shortages of the crop and help meet record demand.
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Blogger arrests hit record high
Monday 16th of June 2008, 10:38related countries:
United StatesMore than 64 people have been jailed for using blogs as a means of protest since 2003, a US report finds.
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Making waves
Monday 16th of June 2008, 11:09related countries:
El SalvadorEl Salvador's surf and history draw the tourists
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Flood warning after Chinese rains
Monday 16th of June 2008, 11:38related countries:
ChinaChina warns that one of its longest waterways, the Yellow River, is in danger of bursting its banks.
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Nato reviews Ukraine entry hopes
Monday 16th of June 2008, 12:02related countries:
UkraineA top Nato delegation starts a two-day tour of Ukraine to discuss the country's membership bid.
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Hostage stand-off in Dutch city
Monday 16th of June 2008, 12:41related countries:
Netherlandsrelated places: Almelo
Four people are taken hostage in the city hall in Almelo, the Netherlands, by an angry restaurant owner, reports say.
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South Korea-US beef talks back on
Monday 16th of June 2008, 13:03related countries:
South Korea, United StatesIn a last-ditch move, South Korea and the US resume talks aimed at modifying a controversial beef agreement.
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Hostage stand-off in Dutch city
Monday 16th of June 2008, 13:36related countries:
Netherlandsrelated places: Almelo
Four people are taken hostage in the city hall in Almelo, the Netherlands, by an angry restaurant owner, reports say.
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'No quick fix' to Irish No vote
Monday 16th of June 2008, 13:45related countries:
Ireland, 
Portugalrelated places: Lisbon
The Irish foreign minister says it is too early to seek a solution to the Irish rejection of the Lisbon reform treaty, ahead of talks.
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Bouncing back
Monday 16th of June 2008, 13:48related countries:
Lebanonrelated places: Beirut
Beirut parties again after the guns fall silent
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Honda makes first hydrogen cars
Monday 16th of June 2008, 14:15related countries:
Japanrelated places: Honda
Japanese car maker Honda begins the first commercial production of a hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle.
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New Iranian dress code crackdown
Monday 16th of June 2008, 14:27related countries:
IranPolice in Iran begin a fresh campaign against Western-style clothing and hairstyles among women and men.
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Dutch court hears Srebrenica case
Monday 16th of June 2008, 15:13related countries:
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Netherlandsrelated places: Srebrenica
A Dutch court hears a civil action against the state brought by relatives of victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia.
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Pakistan protests to Afghan envoy
Monday 16th of June 2008, 15:23related countries:
PakistanAfghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan is summoned after Kabul threatens to send troops across the border.
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Live - US Open play-off
Monday 16th of June 2008, 15:29related countries:
United StatesTiger Woods wins his third US Open title in sudden-death after a thrilling 18-hole play-off with Rocco Mediate.
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DR Congo warlord 'may go free'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 15:59related countries:
Democratic Republic of the CongoJudges say prosecution errors may lead to Congolese ex-warlord Thomas Lubanga not facing an ICC war crimes trial.
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Israel prisoners 'may be swapped'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 16:00related countries:
Israel, LebanonLebanon's Hezbollah might be close to releasing two captured Israeli soldiers, the father of one soldier has said.
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Israel-Syria talks 'constructive'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 16:36related countries:
Turkey, 
Syria, IsraelOfficials on both sides hail progress in indirect peace talks between Syrian and Israeli envoys in Turkey.
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Bush and Brown's warning to Iran
Monday 16th of June 2008, 16:40related countries:
United Kingdom, United Statesrelated places: Bush
Gordon Brown and George Bush warn Iran to accept their "offers of partnership" or face international isolation.
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UK says UAE terror risk is 'high'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 17:01related countries:
United Arab Emirates, United KingdomBritish nationals in the United Arab Emirates have been warned there is now a high risk of a terror attack there.
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'Many dead' as migrant boat sinks
Monday 16th of June 2008, 17:22related countries:
Italy, 
LibyaThere is believed to be just one survivor from a boat that sank while carrying 150 migrants from Libya to Italy.
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Taleban 'capture Afghan villages'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 18:23related countries:
AfghanistanAbout 500 Taleban fighters take over several villages in southern Afghanistan, local officials say.
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Somali crisis 'worse than Darfur'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 19:32related countries:
Somalia, United Statesrelated places: Darfur
The number of Somalis needing food aid is likely to sharply rise, as the country faces a worse crisis than Darfur, the US warns.
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Floods drive corn to record high
Monday 16th of June 2008, 20:19related countries:
United StatesThe price of corn hits a record high over supply worries after flooding in the US Midwest this month ruined crops.
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Chad's rebels 'seize third town'
Monday 16th of June 2008, 20:30related countries:
Chadrelated places: Biltine
Rebels in Chad say they have taken the eastern town of Biltine, as they continue their recent offensive.
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Golf: Woods seals US Open win
Monday 16th of June 2008, 20:33related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Woods
Tiger Woods wins his 14th major by beating outsider Rocco Mediate at the first sudden-death hole in a thrilling play-off.
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Austria 0-1 Germany
Monday 16th of June 2008, 20:57related countries:
Austria, 
Germanyrelated places: Vienna
Germany beat co-hosts Austria 1-0 to book a Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal.
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Torch relay
Monday 16th of June 2008, 21:07related countries:
ChinaThe Olympic flame is in China's Uighur Muslim homeland
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Extra UK troops for Afghanistan
Monday 16th of June 2008, 21:49related countries:
Afghanistan, United KingdomBritish troop numbers in Afghanistan will increase to more than 8,000 by next spring, Des Browne tells MPs.
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Rome diocese bars filming of Da Vinci Code prequel
Monday 16th of June 2008, 21:56related countries:
Italyrelated places: Rome
Rome's diocese bans filming in its two churches of the prequel to the controversial Da Vinci Code film.
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Oil at record near $140 a barrel
Monday 16th of June 2008, 21:59related countries:
Saudi ArabiaOil prices hit a record $139.89 a barrel in trade in New York, despite a Saudi pledge to increase output.
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Ballack relieved after scare
Monday 16th of June 2008, 22:06related countries:
Austria, Germany, PortugalGermany goal hero Michael Ballack says his side overcame nerves to beat Austria and book a quarter-final place at Euro 2008.
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EU vows to pursue Lisbon treaty
Monday 16th of June 2008, 22:15related countries:
Ireland, Portugalrelated places: Lisbon
EU foreign ministers agree to keep the Lisbon reform treaty alive despite its rejection by voters in Ireland.
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UN envoy set for Zimbabwe talks
Monday 16th of June 2008, 22:40related countries:
Zimbabwerelated places: Harare
A top UN official arrives in Zimbabwe amid continuing political violence ahead of this month's presidential run-off.
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