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Israel warns Gaza of escalation

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 0:16
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip

Israel drops leaflets on the Gaza Strip warning residents that it plans to escalate its military action against Hamas.
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Costa Rica quake deaths reach 19

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 2:09
related countries: Costa Rica

Rescuers intensify searches in mountainous areas of central Costa Rica after an earthquake kills at least 19 people.
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Eritrea group seeks human rights

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 5:27
related countries: United Kingdom, Eritrea
related places: London

A conference in London is to launch a new Eritrean movement to foster democratic dialogue.
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Accord signed in Russia gas row

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 6:11
related countries: Ukraine, Russia

Russia, Ukraine and the EU sign a gas deal that should see supplies resume from Russia to Europe through Ukraine.
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Nepal hit by 16-hour power cuts

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 6:59
related countries: Nepal

Nepal increases the length of daily power cuts to 16 hours starting on Sunday because of an electricity shortage.
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Gaza hit by new Israeli strikes

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 9:55
related countries: Israel

Israel says it carried out some 60 air strikes on Gaza overnight, as its cabinet discusses stepping up the military offensive.
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Pietersen insists he is blameless

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 10:09
related countries: United Kingdom

Kevin Pietersen says he did "nothing wrong" in the series of events which led to him quitting as England captain and the sacking of coach Peter Moores.
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Warner shines in Australia romp

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 11:51
related countries: South Africa, Australia

Debutant David Warner hits the second-fastest Twenty20 fifty ever as Australia beat South Africa by 52 runs.
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Indonesian ferry sinks in storm

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 11:56
related countries: Indonesia

A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and 17 crew has sunk in a storm in central Indonesia, officials say.
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'Unruly' tourists allowed back at Tokyo's famed fish market

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 12:22
related countries: Japan
related places: Tokyo

The world's largest fish market is reversing a month-old ban on tourists at its riotous early-morning auctions.
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Pakistan border clash 'kills 46'

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 12:41
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistani soldiers repulse an attack in a north-west tribal area, leaving six soldiers and 40 militants dead, army officials say.
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Bashir case 'may spark attacks'

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 15:01
related countries: Sudan

Sudan warns that foreigners could be targeted by "outlaws" if an international court pursues a case against President Bashir.
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Obama promises new tack on Iran

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 15:44
related countries: Iran, United States
related places: President

President-elect Obama says the US will take a different approach to Iran under his leadership, in a wide-ranging US TV interview.
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Tributes paid to British climbers

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 16:35
related countries: France, United Kingdom

Tributes are paid to record-breaking climber Rob Gauntlett, and friend James Atkinson, who were killed in the Alps.
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Iraqis 'capture leading militant'

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 17:18
related countries: Iraq
related places: Ansar

Iraqi security forces say they have captured a leading Sunni militant thought to be the leader of militant group Ansar al Sunna.
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Prince's racist term sparks anger

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 18:41
related countries: Pakistan

Prince Harry's racist comment about an army colleague prompts widespread criticism, as an Army investigation is launched.
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Australians 'kill Taleban chief'

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 19:18
related countries: Afghanistan, Aruba

Australian special forces kill a senior Taleban leader in Afghanistan, the Australian Defence Ministry says.
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Key election test for new Thai PM

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 19:21
related countries: Thailand

By-elections are held in Thailand for 29 parliamentary seats, a first public test for the country's new government.
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Israel is 'nearing Gaza goals'

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 22:42
related countries: Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the goals of the military campaign in Gaza are near, but signals the offensive will go on.
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Islamist rebels clash in Somalia

Sunday 11th of January 2009, 22:58
related countries: Somalia

Clashes between rival Islamist militia groups in Somalia leave about 30 people dead and dozens injured, witnesses say.
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