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Australia resumes bushfire search

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 0:43
related countries: Australia

Rescue teams are resuming the grim search for victims of Australia's bushfires amid fears the death toll will continue to rise.
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Police die in India rebel attack

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 4:13
related countries: India
related places: Bihar

Ten policemen die in an attack by Maoist rebels in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, according to officials.
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Islamic Iran celebrates 30 years

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 4:54
related countries: Iran
related places: Tehran

Celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Iran's revolution are set to culminate with a rally in central Tehran.
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Chinese consumer inflation slides

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 6:21
related countries: China

China's consumer price index hits a new low, but fears surround pressures on food prices.
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Obama warning on Pakistan 'haven'

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 7:20
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, United States

US President Barack Obama says he will not allow "safe havens" for militants in Pakistan's tribal region bordering Afghanistan.
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Smokers more likely to quit for their pet's health than their own

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 7:53
related countries: United States

Smokers are more likely to kick the habit to safeguard their pets' health than their own, US researchers say.
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Outrage at bar attack on Indian women sparks underwear protest

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 7:57
related countries: India

Indians outraged at an attack on women for drinking in a bar are to send a gift of underwear to right-wing activists.
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Rodriguez admits steroid use

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 8:53
related countries: United States

Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez admits using performance-enhancing steroids earlier in his career.
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Hard times

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 9:32
related countries: United States

Downturn bites in once thriving US financial hub
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Fatal fire destroys Beijing hotel

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 9:32
related countries: China
related places: Beijing

Chinese state TV is blamed for a fire at a landmark hotel in Beijing, in which a firefighter died.
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Gunmen shoot aide to Nepal's PM

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 9:39
related countries: Nepal

The personal secretary of Nepal PM Prachanda is being treated in hospital after being shot in the leg by gunmen.
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Gum ad campaign drops singer Brown

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 9:52
related countries: United States
related places: Brown

R&B star Chris Brown is removed from a US chewing gum ad campaign after being quizzed by police over an assault complaint.
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High winds hit north-west France

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 9:53
related countries: France
related places: Paris

Winds of up to 140km/h (87mph) batter northern and western France, disrupting power and transport services.
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Taiwan's ex-first lady pleads guilty

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 10:03
related countries: Taiwan

A former Taiwanese first lady pleads guilty to money-laundering and forgery charges.
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Arrests for Ugandan ritual murder

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 10:08
related countries: Uganda
related places: Kampala

Seven suspected witchdoctors are arrested in Uganda after a headless body is found in Kampala.
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Kenya MPs delay vote on tribunal

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 11:09
related countries: Kenya

The Kenyan government delays a parliamentary vote on the establishment of an election violence tribunal.
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Man denies China PM shoe charge

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 11:09
related countries: China

A man appears in court in Cambridge accused of throwing a shoe at the Chinese Prime Minister.
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Australia police target arsonists

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 11:26
related countries: Australia

Australian police say they are confident of catching arsonists they blame for some of the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
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US cybersecurity review under way

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 11:27
related countries: United States

The Obama administration starts a review of how well the US thwarts spies and malicious hackers.
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Push on LRA rebels 'catastrophic'

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 11:31
related countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

An offensive against Ugandan rebels in DR Congo has been "catastrophic" for civilians, a senior UN official says.
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Peacekeepers search Mladic haunts

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 12:07
related countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU peacekeepers in Bosnia search houses belonging to relatives of the fugitive Bosnian Serb war leader, Ratko Mladic.
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Iran 'ready for dialogue with US'

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 12:11
related countries: United States

Iran's president says he welcomes talks with the US, as his country marks the anniversary of the Islamic revolution.
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Mudslide envelops Argentine town

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 12:34
related countries: Argentina

At least two people are missing after a mudslide sweeps through a town in northern Argentina.
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England call up Worsley & Tindall

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 12:41
related countries: United Kingdom

Flanker Joe Worsley and centre Mike Tindall win recalls to the England team for Saturday's Six Nations game against defending champions Wales.
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Sarkozy pays first visit to Iraq

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 12:53
related countries: Iraq, France

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in Iraq - the first visit by a French leader since Saddam Hussein's overthrow in 2003.
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UK ex-bankers say 'sorry'

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 13:01
related countries: United Kingdom

Former bank bosses offer 'profound' apologies while giving evidence to MPs about the financial crisis.
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Daewoo warns on Madagascar plans

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 13:07
related countries: Madagascar, South Korea

South Korea's Daewoo says it may delay its giant corn-planting plan in Madagascar following recent violence.
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Italy seeks clarity on euthanasia

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 13:34
related countries: Italy

Italy's politicians seek new right-to-die laws, after the death of a woman whose case became a cause celebre.
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Mexican troops swoop on police HQ

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 14:24
related countries: Mexico
related places: Cancun

Soldiers detain the police chief and 36 officers in the Mexican resort of Cancun in conncection with the murder of an ex-army general.
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EU cities in joint green pledge

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 14:30
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: More

More than 350 cities across Europe - including 15 in the UK - pledge to make cuts of more than 20% in CO2 emissions by 2020.
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Thefts and vandalism put brakes on popular Paris bike scheme

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 14:40
related countries: France
related places: Paris

A popular bicycle rental scheme in the French capital runs into problems just 18 months after its successful launch.
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China seeks to bolster Saudi ties

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 14:52
related countries: Saudi Arabia, China

China's president is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his overseas tour, with energy at the top of the agenda.
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Pakistan calls for 'new' US ties

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 15:02
related countries: Pakistan, United States
related places: Islamabad

Pakistan's prime minister calls for "trust" in the fight against extremism after talks with a top US envoy in Islamabad.
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Dolphins rescued off Philippines

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 15:31
related countries: Philippines

Fishermen rescue about 200 dolphins stranded in shallow waters off the Philippines.
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GM confirms 10,000 jobs are to go

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 15:40
related countries: United States

US carmaker General Motors confirms it is cutting 10,000 jobs from its global workforce by the end of this year.
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Thefts and vandalism put brakes on popular Paris bike scheme

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 16:09
related countries: France
related places: Paris

A popular bicycle rental scheme in the French capital runs into problems just 18 months after its successful launch.
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German judges study Lisbon Treaty

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 16:20
related countries: Portugal, Germany

German ministers defend the EU's Lisbon Treaty during a hearing at the country's constitutional court.
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Marking history

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 16:21
related countries: Iran

John Simpson sees the Iranian revolution turn 30
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Marking history

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 16:21
related countries: Iran

John Simpson sees the Iranian revolution turn 30
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In pictures

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 16:42
related countries: Italy

African migrants live packed into Italian warehouse
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Chelsea close in on Hiddink deal

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 16:44
related countries: Russia

Russia boss Guus Hiddink is approached to take over at Chelsea until the end of the season.
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US unveils new $1.5 trillion plan

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 17:10
related countries: United States

The US Treasury secretary announces a new $1.5 trillion bank bail-out plan to combat the financial crisis.
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Heat blamed for Ghana deaths

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 17:14
related countries: Ghana

Heat and overcrowding are blamed for the deaths of four fans at a Ghanaian football league match.
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Biti to get Zimbabwe finance post

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 17:27
related countries: Zimbabwe

Leading MDC figure Tendai Biti is selected as Zimbabwe's new finance minister in the Tsvangirai-Mugabe unity government.
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Mass disarmament begins in Sudan

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 18:06
related countries: Sudan

The world's biggest operation to demobilise soldiers and militias starts in Sudan, the UN says.
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US Senate approves stimulus plan

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 18:12
related countries: United States

The US Senate passes an $838bn economic stimulus bill backed by President Obama, despite opposition from Republicans.
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Turnout up amid tight Israel race

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 18:46
related countries: Israel

Despite bad weather, turnout in Israel's tightly contested general election is higher than the last vote in 2006.
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Interpol issues Saudi group alert

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 19:52
related countries: Saudi Arabia

Interpol issues alerts for 85 men thought to be plotting attacks against Saudi Arabia, in its largest-ever group alert.
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Boat rescue for S Lanka wounded

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 20:13
related countries: Sri Lanka

The Red Cross evacuates 240 sick and wounded civilians who had been trapped by fighting in north-east Sri Lanka.
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US Senate approves stimulus plan

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 20:24
related countries: United States

The US Senate passes an $838bn economic stimulus bill backed by President Obama, despite opposition from Republicans.
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Chelsea close in on Hiddink deal

Tuesday 10th of February 2009, 21:56
related countries: Russia

Chelsea hope to appoint Russia boss Guus Hiddink as their new manager until the end of the season, and are keen to finalise a deal before Saturday.
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