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Russia and China seen negatively
Friday 6th of February 2009, 0:01related countries:
Russia, 
ChinaGlobal public views of Russia and China have slipped considerably in the past year, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.
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Referral system causes confusion
Friday 6th of February 2009, 0:03related countries:
United KingdomThe England and West Indies players are left confused after Ramnaresh Sarwan's lbw is reversed.
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Europe jewel thief 'linked to UK'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 0:48related countries:
United KingdomA thief wanted in Europe for stealing rings worth thousands of euros could have struck in the UK, police believe.
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China falls in global opinion
Friday 6th of February 2009, 2:10related countries:
Russia, ChinaGlobal public views of Russia and China have slipped considerably in the past year, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.
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Phelps suspended over 'pot pipe'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 2:47related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Phelps
Swimming authorities in the US suspend Michael Phelps for three months in a row over pictures appearing to show cannabis use.
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Senate bail-out talks hit impasse
Friday 6th of February 2009, 4:48related countries:
United StatesUS senators fail to reach agreement for the third day on President Barack Obama's $900bn (£616bn) bail-out plan.
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Activist ship and whalers collide
Friday 6th of February 2009, 5:19related countries:
Japanrelated places: Tokyo
Anti-whaling activists' ship collides with a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctic waters, sparking protests from Tokyo.
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Clinton seeks better Russia ties
Friday 6th of February 2009, 6:29related countries:
Iran, Russia, United StatesHillary Clinton says the US wants a better partnership with Russia on issues including Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Philippine hostages make appeal
Friday 6th of February 2009, 6:39related countries:
PhilippinesThree aid workers kidnapped in the southern Philippines appeal on local radio for negotiations to secure their release.
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Regime change
Friday 6th of February 2009, 8:05related countries:
PolandPoland looks back 20 years after communism fell
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Phelps suspended over 'pot pipe'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 8:12related countries:
United StatesSwimming authorities in the US suspend Michael Phelps for three months in a row over pictures appearing to show cannabis use.
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Impressive Irish hold off France
Friday 6th of February 2009, 8:29related countries:
Ireland, 
FranceIreland begin their first Six Nations campaign under Declan Kidney aiming to improve on last year's dismal fourth-place showing.
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Jolie concern at Rohingya plight
Friday 6th of February 2009, 8:57related countries:
Burma, 
Thailand, United StatesUS film star Angelina Jolie speaks out on behalf of Rohingya boat people, while visiting a refugee camp on the Thai-Burmese border.
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Sanctions put on Mauritania junta
Friday 6th of February 2009, 9:26related countries:
MauritaniaThe African Union imposes sanctions on Mauritania's junta, amid reports that its leader could contest polls in June.
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Malaysian MP removed from office
Friday 6th of February 2009, 10:15related countries:
MalaysiaA Malaysian opposition leader is forcibly removed from office, after apparent defections cause a power shift in Perak state.
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Elliott sees Kiwis past Australia
Friday 6th of February 2009, 10:59related countries:
New Zealand, 
Australiarelated places: Melbourne
Grant Elliott guides New Zealand to a six-wicket win against Australia in Melbourne and a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
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Snow brings more chaos in UK
Friday 6th of February 2009, 11:35related countries:
United KingdomA fifth day of heavy snow causes school closures and travel problems across the UK, with hundreds of drivers rescued.
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Russia allows US Afghan supplies
Friday 6th of February 2009, 11:37related countries:
Afghanistan, Russia, United Statesrelated places: Moscow
Moscow says it has agreed to a US request to ship non-military supplies for its troops in Afghanistan across Russian territory.
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US watchdog attacks bail-out plan
Friday 6th of February 2009, 11:47related countries:
United StatesThe US treasury paid $78bn too much during its rescue of financial institutions last year, says a Congressional watchdog.
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Angry protests at Pakistan blast
Friday 6th of February 2009, 11:48related countries:
PakistanAngry protests take place in Pakistan's Punjab province after a bomb attack on a Shia procession killed 30.
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Nine-year-old Singaporean boy writes iPhone code
Friday 6th of February 2009, 11:49related countries:
SingaporeA nine-year-old boy in Singapore has written two applications for the iPhone.
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Sarkozy defends plans for economy
Friday 6th of February 2009, 11:53related countries:
FranceFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy defends his plans to revive the economy, saying state aid for banks has cost nothing.
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Arms ship set to leave for Kenya
Friday 6th of February 2009, 12:10related countries:
Kenya, 
Ukraine, 
SomaliaA Ukrainian ship freed by Somali pirates is preparing to leave Somali waters to deliver its arms shipment to Kenya.
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Australian pilot lands plane in harbour
Friday 6th of February 2009, 12:12related countries:
Aruba, Australiarelated places: Darwin
The pilot of a light aircraft is forced to land in Darwin harbour after engine trouble in northern Australia.
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Making a mark
Friday 6th of February 2009, 12:13related countries:
IndiaIndia tattoo skills meet computer tech
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Gunmen free Nigerian boy of nine
Friday 6th of February 2009, 12:57related countries:
NigeriaOil militants in Nigeria release a nine-year-old boy kidnapped last week, when his sister, 11, was shot dead.
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UN hails Iraq election results
Friday 6th of February 2009, 13:25related countries:
IraqUN chief Ban Ki-moon pays a surprise visit to Baghdad to congratulate Iraqi voters after local elections.
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Mugabe to sign unity deal bill
Friday 6th of February 2009, 13:27related countries:
ZimbabweZimbabwe's President Mugabe is to sign a constitutional amendment allowing his rival to become prime minister.
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Israeli elections: Voters' views
Friday 6th of February 2009, 13:45related countries:
IsraelEight Israelis tell the BBC who they will vote for in their country's general election on 10 February - and why.
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Warning over UK 'surveillance state'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 13:58related countries:
United KingdomElectronic surveillance and collection of personal data has become "pervasive" in society, British peers warn.
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Nigeria baby poison deaths rise
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:00related countries:
NigeriaThe number of children in Nigeria killed by a contaminated medicine has risen from 34 in December to 84, the health ministry says.
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England players top IPL auction
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:01related countries:
Indiarelated places: Goa
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff are the most expensive cricketers at the Indian Premier League auction, costing $1.55m (£1.1m) each.
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'Pants politics'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:08related countries:
IsraelIsrael's political system 'threaten its existence'
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Octuplets' mum wanted huge family
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:14related countries:
United StatesA US woman who gave birth to octuplets speaks for the first time about her desire for a very large family.
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Live text - West Indies v England
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:32related countries:
United KingdomWest Indies lose their seventh wicket but edge ahead of England on day three of the first Test in Jamaica.
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US unemployment worst since 1992
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:43related countries:
United StatesThe number of people unemployed in the US rises to 7.6% - the highest level for nearly 17 years - figures show.
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Israel expels Gaza aid ship team
Friday 6th of February 2009, 14:55related countries:
Israel, 
LebanonIsrael expels those on board a Lebanese ship carrying aid for Gaza that was seized by the Israeli navy on Thursday.
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Joy and concern
Friday 6th of February 2009, 15:32related countries:
PakistanMixed emotions at Pakistani nuclear scientist's release
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Pakistan militant raid 'kills 50'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 15:40related countries:
Afghanistan, Pakistanrelated places: Nato
Pakistani helicopter gunships attack Islamist militants in the Khyber region, killing more than 50 fighters, officials say.
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Red Cross 'incites S Lanka panic'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 16:00related countries:
Sri LankaSri Lanka's government accuses the Red Cross of inciting panic over the military operation against Tamil Tiger rebels.
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Bid to trim Obama's stimulus plan
Friday 6th of February 2009, 16:03related countries:
United StatesUS senators review President Barack Obama's $900bn (£616bn) stimulus plan to try to cut it down before putting it to a vote.
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Did Russia's strongman meet his Waterloo at a private party?
Friday 6th of February 2009, 16:20related countries:
RussiaAn Abba tribute band says it performed a private concert for Russian PM Vladimir Putin - a claim denied by his spokesman.
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Born positive
Friday 6th of February 2009, 16:23related countries:
LesothoLesotho Aids orphan tells how brother mocked her
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Zimbabwe judge frees MDC's Biti
Friday 6th of February 2009, 17:17related countries:
ZimbabweA judge drops a treason case against Tendai Biti, a key figure in Zimbabwe's MDC opposition.
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EU spars with Russia over rights
Friday 6th of February 2009, 17:51related countries:
Georgia, Russiarelated places: Moscow
Russia and the EU trade accusations over human rights abuses, at their first high-level talks since the gas dispute.
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Italian right-to-die move blocked
Friday 6th of February 2009, 18:04related countries:
ItalyThe Italian cabinet orders doctors to continue feeding a comatose woman, despite a court order allowing the nutrition to stop.
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Six Nations set to kick off
Friday 6th of February 2009, 18:10related countries:
Italy, United KingdomEurope's showpiece rugby union tournament kicks off on Saturday when England host Italy.
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Six Nations set to kick off
Friday 6th of February 2009, 18:10related countries:
Italy, United KingdomEurope's showpiece rugby union tournament begins on Saturday when England host Italy.
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Pakistan nuclear scientist 'free'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 18:12related countries:
PakistanDisgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan is freed from house arrest and says he does not care what the US thinks.
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Central Asia hub
Friday 6th of February 2009, 20:10related countries:
Kyrgyzstan, United StatesThe BBC gets a look inside the US air base in Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyz closure of US base 'final'
Friday 6th of February 2009, 20:12related countries:
Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, United StatesKyrgyzstan says it will not reverse a decision to close a US base vital to US and Nato forces in Afghanistan.
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Phelps accepts 'fair' punishment
Friday 6th of February 2009, 21:22related countries:
United StatesMichael Phelps says his three-month ban from competition is a "fair" punishment.
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Jobs battle
Friday 6th of February 2009, 21:53related countries:
United StatesUnemployment in one of the US's worst hit states
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West Indies edge ahead of England
Friday 6th of February 2009, 22:36related countries:
Jamaica, United KingdomWest Indies close day three of the first Test against England in Jamaica with a lead of 34 at 352-7.
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Obama denounces stimulus hold-up
Friday 6th of February 2009, 23:48related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Senate
US President Barack Obama says the Senate's delay in passing his economic stimulus bill is "inexcusable and irresponsible".
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