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US skydiver lands dead instructor

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 0:18
related countries: United States

A US soldier on his first skydive lands safely despite being attached to his instructor who died during the descent.
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Saudis issue wanted list

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 1:38
related countries: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issues a list of 83 wanted militants living overseas, calling on them to return to their home country.
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Rwanda teacher accused of genocide

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 6:10
related countries: Rwanda, United States
related places: Baltimore

A college near the US city of Baltimore suspends a Rwandan professor over accusations he participated in genocide there.
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Australia cleric gets jail term

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 8:58
related countries: Australia

A Muslim cleric found guilty of planning bomb attacks in Australia is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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All-night show

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 8:59
related countries: Ethiopia

Ethiopia's ancient Christmas in sound and images
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Hospital strike test for Nepal Maoists

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 9:14
related countries: Nepal

Unions strike at a central Nepal hospital amid calls by the Maoist PM for an end to "endemic" industrial action.
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Venezuela marks decade of Chavez

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 9:25
related countries: Venezuela
related places: Chavez

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela tells supporters his socialist revolution is on track as he marks 10 years in office
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Buy American clause 'dangerous'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 9:30
related countries: Canada, United States

The EU and Canada warn that a clause on construction in the US economic recovery package could promote protectionism.
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Cholera diary

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 9:37
related countries: Zimbabwe

Aid workers tell of chasing Zimbabwe outbreak in circles
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Court dismisses obscenity charges against kissing Indian couple

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 9:47
related countries: India
related places: Delhi

A married Indian couple said to have kissed in public were expressing love not committing an obscenity, a Delhi court rules.
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UK to 'keep up squeeze' on Mugabe

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 10:14
related countries: Zimbabwe, United Kingdom

Sanctions must be kept on Zimbabwe's President Mugabe, a minister tells the BBC, despite African calls for them to be lifted.
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Life outside

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 10:16
related countries: United States

A new approach to prisons and parole in the US
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Life outside

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 10:16
related countries: United States

A new approach to prisons and parole in the US
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Police station in Athens attacked

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 10:26
related countries: Greece
related places: Athens

Gunmen attack a police station in the Greek capital, Athens, causing some damage but no injuries.
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India plans cheap laptop option

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 10:38
related countries: India

India says that it is planning to produce a low cost laptop intended for use by school children and students.
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S Lanka hospital 'attacked again'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:04
related countries: Sri Lanka

The Red Cross in Sri Lanka says three more civilians have died in artillery attacks on a hospital in rebel-held territory.
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N Korea 'preparing missile test'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:10
related countries: North Korea

North Korea appears to be preparing to test-fire its longest range missile, a South Korean official and reports say.
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England recall for fly-half Goode

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:23
related countries: Italy, United Kingdom

England name Andy Goode at fly-half for their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday.
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Chinese anger at UK shoe-thrower

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:26
related countries: United Kingdom, China

China reacts with indignation over an incident in which a shoe was thrown at Premier Wen Jiabao in the UK.
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Chad opposition remembrance ban

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:53
related countries: Chad

Opposition politicians in Chad condemn the banning of a meeting to mark the anniversary of a colleague's disappearance.
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Chad opposition remembrance ban

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:53
related countries: Chad

Opposition politicians in Chad condemn the banning of a meeting to mark the anniversary of a colleague's disappearance.
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Australia unveils economic boost

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 11:53
related countries: Australia

Australia cuts interest rates and unveils a A$42bn stimulus package, targeting schools, housing and the lower-paid.
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Boat people rescued off Indonesia

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 12:00
related countries: Burma, Indonesia

Nearly 200 people, believed to be Burmese Rohingya, are rescued from a boat adrift off Indonesia's coast, officials say.
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Zuma's e-mail rejected by court

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 12:05
related countries: South Africa

South Africa's ruling party leader Jacob Zuma misses a deadline to challenge graft charges - because he applied by e-mail.
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Top US diplomat to Iraq 'named'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 12:37
related countries: Iraq, North Korea, United States

Christopher Hill, the former US chief negotiator with North Korea, is to become the US envoy to Iraq, according to reports.
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Flag mistake at UK-China ceremony

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 12:52
related countries: United Kingdom

The government is criticised for displaying the Union flag upside down at the signing of a trade agreement.
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Italy woman sent to clinic to die

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 13:11
related countries: Italy

An Italian woman is moved to a clinic where she will be allowed to die after 17 years in a vegetative state, despite Vatican protests.
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Israel restrictions on al-Jazeera

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 13:22
related countries: Israel, Qatar

Israeli officials say they are imposing restrictions on Arabic broadcaster al-Jazeera after the network's owners, the state of Qatar, cut trade ties with Israel.
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Ethiopia troops 'back in Somalia'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 13:29
related countries: Ethiopia, Somalia

Ethiopian troops re-entered Somalia about two weeks after they said they had pulled out, say witnesses.
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Fresh talks in UK foreign worker row

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 15:49
related countries: United Kingdom

Hundreds of workers continue unofficial strike action over the use of foreign contractors, as Acas talks resume.
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Merkel joins Papal Holocaust row

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 16:03
related countries: Germany

The German chancellor says the Vatican must clear up its position over the readmission of a Holocaust-denying bishop.
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UN defines Romania-Ukraine border

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 16:06
related countries: Ukraine, Romania

The International Court of Justice defines maritime boundary between Romania and Ukraine, settling a dispute over a part of the Black Sea.
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Iran launches homegrown satellite

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 16:35
related countries: Iran

Iran launches its first domestically made satellite, prompting concern by Western powers over its intentions.
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Pakistan bridge blast cuts supply

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 16:44
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan
related places: Nato

Suspected militants in north-west Pakistan blow up a bridge, cutting a crucial supply link to Nato forces in Afghanistan.
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Big jump in Spanish unemployment

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 16:46
related countries: Spain

The number of people out of work in Spain increased by 199,000 in January, a record monthly jump, government figures show.
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Republican to join Obama cabinet

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 17:09
related countries: United States

US President Barack Obama picks Senator Judd Gregg as commerce secretary, the second Republican in the cabinet.
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Sarkozy 'snubbed' by sports star

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 17:36
related countries: France

Former French football star Lilian Thuram says he has rejected President Nicolas Sarkozy's offer to join the government.
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India triumph despite Murali feat

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 17:41
related countries: Sri Lanka

India seal the one-day international series against Sri Lanka on a day when Muttiah Muralitharan equals Wasim Akram's one-day wicket-taking record.
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German troops 'to be based in France'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 17:51
related countries: France, Germany

German troops will be based in France for the first time since WWII, under plans reportedly being drawn up.
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Israeli planes hit Gaza tunnels

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 18:05
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip

Israeli planes bomb Palestinian smuggling tunnels on Gaza's border with Egypt after a rocket hits the Israeli city of Ashkelon.
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Somali leader seeks military aid

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 18:07
related countries: Somalia

Somalia's new president appeals for foreign military help to deal with "extremists" against the peace process.
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Arshavin completes Arsenal move

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 18:15
related countries: Russia

Russian international midfielder Andrey Arshavin completes his move to Arsenal on a "long term" deal for an undisclosed fee.
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Madagascar opposition mayor fired

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 18:16
related countries: Madagascar

The Madagascar capital's Mayor Andry Rajoelina vows to contest his sacking by government, amid ongoing turmoil in Antananarivo.
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MEPs urge EU Guantanamo promise

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 18:18
related countries: United States

MEPs urge EU member states to help the US shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison camp by accepting detainees.
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Sri Lanka Tigers urged to end war

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 18:26
related countries: Sri Lanka, Norway, United States

Key international negotiators urge Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels to lay down arms and discuss ending hostilities.
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'Risking death'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 19:04
related countries: Sri Lanka

The climate of fear for journalists in Sri Lanka
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Cabinet 'ignores' Afghan cricket

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 19:18
related countries: Afghanistan

Afghan cricketers are dismayed not to get government recognition after reaching the final stages of the World Cup.
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EU attacks 'Buy American' clause

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 19:25
related countries: United States

The EU urges the US to cut the "Buy American" clause from its economic recovery plan amid fears of rising protectionism.
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Liberian crop pest mystery solved

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 20:26
related countries: Liberia, Guinea

The mystery caterpillar which is plaguing farmers in Liberia and Guinea has finally been identified, says the UN food agency.
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Iran satellite move sparks fears

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 21:01
related countries: Iran

Western powers voice concerns over Iran's intentions after it launches its first domestically made satellite into orbit.
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US car firms report sales slump

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 21:15
related countries: United States

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all saw a sharp fall in US sales in January, as their woes show no sign of improving.
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Colombia's Farc free ex-governor

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 23:14
related countries: Colombia

Colombian Farc rebels release a former provincial governor held hostage since 2001 in the jungle, the Red Cross says.
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Riot police occupy Sao Paulo slum

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 23:20
related countries: Botswana

Brazilian riot police occupy a shantytown in Sao Paulo, following a night of violence there.
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Obama suffers blow over nominees

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 23:33
related countries: United States

Tom Daschle withdraws his nomination as US health secretary, hours after another Obama nominee withdrew.
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Guantanamo inmate 'joins Taleban'

Tuesday 3rd of February 2009, 23:57
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

A former inmate at the US jail in Guantanamo Bay has joined the Taleban's high command, UK officials say.
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