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Slave to music?

Monday 16th of February 2009, 0:14
related countries: Nigeria

Jackson Five in Nigeria museum controversy
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Crash plane 'dropped in seconds'

Monday 16th of February 2009, 0:28
related countries: United States
related places: New York

A plane that crashed onto a house in New York state killing 50 people dropped 800 feet in five seconds, officials say.
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UN rights envoy returns to Burma

Monday 16th of February 2009, 5:54
related countries: Burma

The UN envoy on human rights in Burma visits Karen state, hoping to see political prisoners, in his second visit since May.
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Japan's economy in quarterly dive

Monday 16th of February 2009, 7:09
related countries: Japan

Japan's economy contracted by 3.3% in the final quarter of 2008 - its worst showing since the oil crisis of the 1970s, figures show.
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North Korea fuels missile rumours

Monday 16th of February 2009, 7:59
related countries: North Korea

North Korea asserts its right to "space development", amid speculation of a planned long-range missile launch.
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Chinese firm to buy Oz Minerals

Monday 16th of February 2009, 8:21
related countries: Aruba, China

Chinese firm Minmetals offeres to buy debt-laden Australian miner Oz Minerals for 2.6bn Australian dollars ($1.7bn, £1.2bn).
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Swedish Pirate Bay case starts

Monday 16th of February 2009, 8:36
related countries: Sweden

The founders of a site which carries links to copies of music and films go on trial for copyright violation in Sweden.
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Australian arson suspect named

Monday 16th of February 2009, 9:03
related countries: Aruba, Australia

The first suspect to be charged with arson over Australia's bushfires is named, despite fears for his safety.
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'US missile strikes' hit Pakistan

Monday 16th of February 2009, 9:08
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, United States

At least 18 people are reported dead in a suspected US drone attack in north-west Pakistan near the Afghan border.
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Indian fiscal deficit set to rise

Monday 16th of February 2009, 9:32
related countries: India

India's acting finance minister says India's fiscal deficit will be much higher than previously forecast.
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China warns against protectionism

Monday 16th of February 2009, 9:41
related countries: China

China warns against protectionist measures by other countries, amid fears such action could aggravate the economic slump.
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Ivory trade hits Asia's elephants

Monday 16th of February 2009, 9:42
related countries: Vietnam

The illegal ivory trade in Vietnam is threatening the survival of South East Asia's elephants, a wildlife monitoring group says.
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Pope's choice for bishop declines

Monday 16th of February 2009, 9:49
related countries: Austria

A Roman Catholic priest asks the Pope to revoke his appointment as a bishop in Austria, after widespread protests.
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South Korea's Cardinal Kim dies

Monday 16th of February 2009, 10:46
related countries: North Korea

Local Catholic church officials say South Korean Cardinal Stephen Kim, who was a major figure in promoting democracy in the country, has died.
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Heart pill could 'erase bad memories'

Monday 16th of February 2009, 11:03
related countries: Netherlands

Scientists believe a common heart medicine may be able to banish fearful memories from the mind.
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South Korea's Cardinal Kim dies

Monday 16th of February 2009, 11:36
related countries: North Korea

Local Catholic church officials say South Korean Cardinal Stephen Kim, who was a major figure in promoting democracy in the country, has died.
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Economic crisis takes its toll on Russian oligarchs

Monday 16th of February 2009, 11:38
related countries: Russia

The number of Russian billionaires was cut to 49 from 101 in 2008 by the global downturn, according to a report.
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Irish may get earlier Lisbon vote

Monday 16th of February 2009, 12:01
related countries: Ireland, Portugal
related places: Lisbon

Ireland is considering whether it is logistically possible to bring forward the date for a second Lisbon Treaty referendum.
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Top envoy probes Kenya killings

Monday 16th of February 2009, 12:18
related countries: Kenya

The UN envoy on extra-judicial killings visits Kenya to investigate the violent aftermath of the 2007 presidential election.
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Fresh violence shakes Gaza Strip

Monday 16th of February 2009, 12:44
related countries: Egypt, Gaza Strip, Israel

Israeli jets bomb tunnels on Gaza's border with Egypt, after two rockets were fired at southern Israel.
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Clinton seeks stronger Asia ties

Monday 16th of February 2009, 12:46
related countries: United States
related places: Asia

Hillary Clinton calls America's ties with Asia "indispensable", as she arrives in Japan on the first leg of a four-nation tour.
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Anti-terror tactics 'weaken law'

Monday 16th of February 2009, 12:57
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

The UK and the US have 'actively undermined' international law in the way they fight terrorism, a jurists' group says.
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Pakistan agrees Sharia law deal

Monday 16th of February 2009, 14:08
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Swat

Pakistan signs a peace deal with a Taleban group that will lead to the enforcement of Islamic Sharia law in its Swat valley.
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Holbrooke holds key India talks

Monday 16th of February 2009, 14:19
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, United States

New US envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, holds talks with Indian leaders on the last leg of a regional tour.
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Muslim Battalions

Monday 16th of February 2009, 14:47
related countries: Afghanistan

Central Asia's role in the Soviet-Afghan war
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Russian output plummets further

Monday 16th of February 2009, 14:51
related countries: Russia

Russia's industrial output sank 16% in January from a year earlier after the sector was hit hard by the economic downturn.
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Roadside bombs target Iraqi Shias

Monday 16th of February 2009, 15:03
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Eight people die in two roadside bombs targeting Shia pilgrims returning to Baghdad from a religious festival.
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African migrants drowned at sea

Monday 16th of February 2009, 15:45
related countries: Spain

Spanish rescuers say the drowning death toll from a capsized migrant boat off the Canary Islands has risen to 19.
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Court delay for Zimbabwe nominee

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:01
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean ministerial nominee Roy Bennett's court date on terrorism charges is delayed as prosecutors fail to turn up.
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Nuclear subs collide in Atlantic

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:05
related countries: France

A Royal Navy nuclear submarine was involved in a collision with a French submarine in the middle of the Atlantic, the MoD says.
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Call for more UN troops in Congo

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:11
related countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The UN should send more troops to north DR Congo to halt attacks on civilians by Ugandan rebels, Human Rights Watch says.
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Anti-terror tactics 'weaken law'

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:12
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

The UK and the US have 'actively undermined' international law in the way they fight terrorism, a jurists' group says.
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Tamil Tigers 'target civilians'

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:14
related countries: Sri Lanka

Tamil Tiger rebels are reported to be firing at civilians trying to leave Sri Lanka's conflict zone, the UN says.
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Chavez wins chance of fresh term

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:19
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelans vote to scrap term limits on elected posts, paving the way for President Hugo Chavez to seek re-election.
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Jail upheld in Afghan Koran case

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:32
related countries: Afghanistan

An Afghanistan court upholds 20-year prison terms for two men who published a translation of the Koran which contained errors.
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Beckham reluctant to return to US

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:54
related countries: United States

David Beckham is reluctant to return to the LA Galaxy as he seeks to make permanent his loan spell with AC Milan.
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French Holocaust role recognised

Monday 16th of February 2009, 16:59
related countries: France

France's top court recognises the state's "responsibility" for deporting Jews in WWII, but says reparations have been made.
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Live text - West Indies v England

Monday 16th of February 2009, 17:08
related countries: United Kingdom

West Indies close 511 behind at 55-1 after England declare on 566-9 with Paul Collingwood scoring 113.
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War with China

Monday 16th of February 2009, 17:13
related countries: Vietnam, China

Nationalists in Vietnam remember, 30 years on
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Rome to dismantle illegal camps

Monday 16th of February 2009, 18:22
related countries: Italy
related places: Rome

The authorities in Rome begin dismantling illegal camps amid an outcry over three rapes last weekend blamed on immigrants.
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SA crew held over cocaine haul

Monday 16th of February 2009, 20:59
related countries: South Africa

Fifteen crew members on a flight from South Africa are arrested after cocaine with a street value of £250,000 is found.
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No charges for US swimmer Phelps

Monday 16th of February 2009, 21:37
related countries: United States
related places: Phelps

Swimming star Michael Phelps will not face charges over a picture apparently showing him smoking cannabis, US police say.
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Collingwood ton drives England on

Monday 16th of February 2009, 21:45
related countries: United Kingdom

West Indies close on 55-1 on day two of the third Test in Antigua after Paul Collingwood's 113 leads England to 566-9 declared.
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Large Hezbollah rally in Lebanon

Monday 16th of February 2009, 21:54
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Beirut

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement holds a rally to mark the anniversary of the killing of top commander Imad Mughniyeh.
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Suits and soldiers

Monday 16th of February 2009, 22:35
related countries: Iraq

Calmer southern Iraq prompts return of the suits
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Collingwood eyes winning position

Monday 16th of February 2009, 22:54
related countries: United Kingdom

Paul Collingwood hopes England can increase the pressure on West Indies after his 113 puts them in charge in the third Test.
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