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Out of work

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 0:22
related countries: China

Chinese graduates will struggle to find jobs this year
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US father charged over snow death

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 2:12
related countries: United States
related places: Idaho

The father of an 11-year-old Idaho girl who froze to death in a Christmas Day snowstorm is charged with murder.
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Vatican divorces from Italian law

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 2:49
related countries: Italy

The Vatican will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by Italy, because of possible conflicts with Church principles.
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Vatican divorces from Italian law

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 2:49
related countries: Italy

The Vatican will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by Italy, because of possible conflicts with Church principles.
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Cuba marks 50 years of revolution

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 4:34
related countries: Cuba

Cuba celebrates the 50th anniversary of its revolution but economic difficulties mean the festivities are subdued.
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Two Vietnamese editors sacked

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 4:56
related countries: Vietnam

The authorities in Vietnam have sacked the editors of the country's largest two pro-reform newspapers.
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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 6:33
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
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New US drone attack 'kills three'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 7:52
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, United States

Suspected US missile strikes have killed at least three Pakistani militants close to the Afghan border, officials say.
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Australia could refuse detainees

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 9:12
related countries: Australia, United States

Australia will probably reject a US request to take in prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, the acting PM says.
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Prolific US writer Westlake dies

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 9:56
related countries: United States, Mexico
related places: Westlake

Prolific mystery author Donald E Westlake dies of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Mexico.
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Dane held for 'shooting Israelis'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 10:07
related countries: Denmark, Israel

A Danish man of Palestinian origin is arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding two Israeli salesmen in Denmark.
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Ghana vote despite party boycott

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 10:35
related countries: Ghana

Voting is under way in the last district to cast ballots in Ghana's cliff-hanger presidential election, despite a ruling party boycott.
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Rebels' retreat

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 10:50
related countries: Sri Lanka

A key town falls but Sri Lanka's war is not over
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China dairies offer text apology

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 10:53
related countries: China

Chinese dairy firms involved in the tainted milk scandal beg for forgiveness in a New Year text message to millions.
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Israel braced for Hamas response

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 11:02
related countries: Israel

Israel tightens security as Hamas calls a "day of wrath" in protest at Israel's bombing of Gaza, now entering a seventh day.
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Thawing out?

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 11:31
related countries: Cuba, United States

How US policy on Cuba could shift under Obama
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France captures 'Somali pirates'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 11:35
related countries: Somalia, France

A French warship intercepts two suspected pirate boats in the Gulf of Aden and arrests eight Somalis, the French navy says.
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UK 'should take Guantanamo men'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 11:41
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

Britain should take some Guantanamo inmates if it helps the US close the camp, the former attorney general has said.
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China's Liu 'under house arrest'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 12:06
related countries: China

Top Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, not heard from since being detained early last month, is reportedly under house arrest.
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Man Utd seal deal for Serbian duo

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 12:24
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro

Manchester United complete the signings of Serbian duo Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade.
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Pakistan resumes Afghan supplies

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 12:30
related countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan

The main supply route for Nato and US forces in Afghanistan, Pakistan's Khyber Pass, is re-opened after three days.
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Anti-apartheid icon Suzman dies

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 12:33
related countries: South Africa

Helen Suzman, a celebrated South African MP and anti-apartheid campaigner, dies at the age of 91.
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Murray fightback sees off Federer

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 13:13
related countries: United Arab Emirates
related places: Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray continues his preparation for the new season with an impressive win over Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi.
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Austria to run Madoff-hit bank

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 13:16
related countries: Austria

Austria takes control of Bank Medici after the private bank was hit by the Bernard Madoff investment scandal.
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Thai police seek club blaze clues

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 13:30
related countries: Thailand
related places: Bangkok

Police investigate the cause of a fire in a Bangkok nightclub that killed 59 people, amid reports that fireworks were to blame.
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'Two die' in Mali grenade assault

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 13:37
related countries: Mali
related places: Gao

Two people die in grenade attacks by Tuareg rebels in Mali's northern city of Gao, the authorities say.
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Sri Lankan troops seize rebel HQ

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 13:58
related countries: Sri Lanka
related places: Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka's government claims a major victory after troops take control of the Tamil Tiger rebels' de facto capital, Kilinochchi.
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EU force 'foils Somali pirates'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 14:23
related countries: Greece, Somalia

EU naval forces foil pirates trying to raid a Greek oil tanker off Somalia's coast, the Greek government says.
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Riot police for Nepal temple row

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 15:05
related countries: Nepal, India

Riot police are deployed at Nepal's holiest Hindu temple to tackle protesters angry at an attempt to remove Indian priests.
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India unveils economic boost plan

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 15:15
related countries: India

Indian authorities unveil a fresh economic stimulus package, including another cut in the country's main interest rate.
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Ukraine accused of stealing gas

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 16:04
related countries: Ukraine, Russia

Russian gas giant Gazprom accuses Ukraine of stealing gas meant for other European countries amid growing tensions.
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Bangladeshi party softens stance

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 16:09
related countries: Bangladesh

The defeated party in Bangladesh's election has said its leader is willing to work with the victor Sheikh Hasina's Awami League.
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Bruni laid bare

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 16:10
related countries: France

Candid film follows France's first lady behind the scenes
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West Bank anger over Gaza raids

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 16:39
related countries: Israel, West Bank

Thousands of West Bank Palestinians join protests after Hamas calls for a "day of wrath" over the Israeli attacks on Gaza.
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Belgian MPs back new government

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 16:56
related countries: Belgium

MPs in Belgium support new Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy and his government in a vote of confidence.
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World's oldest person dies at 115

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 17:20
related countries: Portugal

A Portuguese woman who was the world's oldest person for about five weeks dies at the age of 115.
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Ghanaian leader in plea to rivals

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 17:44
related countries: Ghana

Ghanaian President John Kufuor urges both candidates in the election to choose his successor to respect the result.
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Kenyan 'media gag' law approved

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 17:48
related countries: Kenya

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki signs into law a media bill that journalists say will curtail press freedom.
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Stolen species

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 18:03
related countries: Brazil

BBC joins police raid on Brazil's wildlife traffickers
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Ethiopia begins Somalia pullout

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 18:05
related countries: Ethiopia, Somalia

Ethiopia says its troops have begun pulling out of Somalia, after two years helping the government fight insurgents.
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Afghan murder charge for Canadian

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 18:59
related countries: Afghanistan, Canada

Canadian military police charge a Canadian officer with murdering an unarmed Afghan man in Helmand Province.
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Russia looks to re-route EU gas

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 19:38
related countries: Ukraine, Russia

Russian gas giant Gazprom tells the BBC that it can no longer depend on Ukraine as a transit route to the EU.
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Gaza facing 'critical emergency'

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 21:35
related countries: Israel

The UN warns that Palestinians in Gaza face a serious health and food crisis, as Israeli air strikes continue for a seventh day.
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Suicide bomb kills many in Iraq

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 22:48
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

A suicide bombing kills at least 23 people at a Sunni gathering in a town south of Baghdad, Iraqi police say.
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European flight lands in Baghdad

Friday 2nd of January 2009, 23:19
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

The first commercial flight between Europe and Iraq in at least 17 years lands at Baghdad airport.
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