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US christens '9/11 steel' warship

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 1:20
related countries: United States
related places: Louisiana

A US warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center is christened in Louisiana.
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UK MPs urge direct US-Iran talks

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 1:38
related countries: Iran, United Kingdom, United States

British lawmakers urge the government to persuade the US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran.
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Dozens die in Israel-Gaza clashes

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 2:08
related countries: Israel

At least 54 Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers are killed in one of Gaza's deadliest days since Israel's 2005 pull-out.
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Chavez in Farc raid 'war' warning

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 3:35
related countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador

Hugo Chavez warns Colombia a strike against Farc rebels inside Venezuela like that in Ecuador could start a war.
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Protesters pull back in Armenia

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 3:40
related countries: Armenia

Opposition activists end protests in Armenia's capital after police crack down and a state of emergency is called.
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Suspect surrenders in East Timor

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 6:20
related countries: East Timor

A man accused of involvement in the shooting of East Timor's president hands himself in to police custody.
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UN chief condemns Gaza violence

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 7:05
related countries: Israel

The UN's Ban Ki-moon tells Israel and Palestinian militants to end violence which has left dozens dead in Gaza.
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Eight killed in Armenia protests

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 9:27
related countries: Armenia
related places: Yerevan

Eight people die in clashes between police and opposition protesters in Armenia's capital Yerevan, police say.
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Olmert defiant over Gaza assault

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 9:55
related countries: Israel

Israeli PM Ehud Olmert vows to continue operations against Gaza militants despite mounting calls for restraint.
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Deal-broker Annan leaves Kenya

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 11:22
related countries: Kenya

Former UN chief Kofi Annan leaves Kenya after helping secure a deal between the government and opposition.
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Cricket: Tendulkar seals India win

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 11:28
related countries: India, Australia
related places: Sydney

A breathtaking century from Sachin Tendulkar leads India to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the first of three CB Series finals in Sydney.
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Prince Harry rejects 'hero' label

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 12:05
related countries: Afghanistan

Prince Harry insists he is not a hero - and hails the bravery of his fellow soldiers after his early return from Afghanistan.
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Suicide bomb kills 40 in Pakistan

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 12:51
related countries: Pakistan

At least 40 people are killed in a suicide attack on a gathering of elders in north-west Pakistan, reports say.
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Cricket: Bangladesh under strain

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 12:58
related countries: South Africa, Bangladesh

Bangladesh are staring at defeat to South Africa in the second Test after being asked to follow on and ending day three on 54-5.
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India capture under-19 World Cup

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 14:49
related countries: South Africa

India lifted the under-19 World Cup for the second time after a 12-run victory over South Africa in Kuala Lumpur.
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Many want treaty vote - UK poll

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 15:04
related countries: Portugal, United Kingdom

Some 88% of the British public want a referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty, according to a private poll.
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Strong turnout in Russian polls

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 17:14
related countries: Russia

Russia's presidential election sees turnout reach 60%, in a poll which will end Vladimir Putin's eight years in office.
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Iran leader in landmark Iraq trip

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 17:32
related countries: Iraq, Iran
related places: Baghdad

The first ever visit to Iraq by an Iranian president marks a high point since the two sides' bitter war in the 1980s.
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Abbas breaks contact with Israel

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 20:05
related countries: Israel

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas suspends contacts with Israel in protest at a bloody assault on Gaza.
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Man dies in French cable car fall

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 20:34
related countries: France

Three men are in custody in the French Alps, after a fourth falls to his death from a cable car they were using.
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Venezuela 'sends tanks to border'

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 22:16
related countries: Colombia, Venezuela

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez orders tanks to the border after Colombia kills a rebel Farc commander.
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Arab nomads dead in Sudan clashes

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 22:27
related countries: Sudan
related places: `Arab

Dozens of Arab nomads are killed in clashes with soldiers in an oil-rich area of Sudan, authorities say.
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Golf: Els wins Honda Classic

Sunday 2nd of March 2008, 23:21
related countries: United Kingdom

Ernie Els beats England's Luke Donald by a single stroke to claim the Honda Classic title.
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