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Holocaust row cleric apologises

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 0:26
related countries: United Kingdom

A UK-born cleric who denied the existence of Nazi gas chambers apologises to the Pope for causing any personal distress.
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US to run peanut salmonella probe

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 0:35
related countries: United States

A criminal investigation is launched in the US into salmonella contamination of peanut products.
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All change

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 1:27
related countries: United States
related places: Why

Why the new face of US Republicans matters
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High stakes

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 1:41
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rwandans enter DR Congo to help flush out former allies
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Worst job?

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 2:31
related countries: Somalia

The challenges facing Somalia's new president
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Nigerians can sue US drugs firm

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 3:19
related countries: Nigeria, United States

A US court allows Nigerian families to sue drugs giant Pfizer in the US, over its alleged role in a drugs testing scandal.
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New manoeuvres

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 4:55
related countries: Russia

Why does Russia want a new deal on European security?
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Islamist elected Somali president

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 6:33
related countries: Somalia, Djibouti

Somali members of parliament elect moderate Islamist leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed as their new president.
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Protesters rally in Mexico City

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 7:22
related countries: Mexico

Mexicans protest in the capital against the government's response to the country's growing economic problems.
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Chinese die in Arizona bus crash

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 8:13
related countries: United States
related places: Hoover, Arizona

A bus carrying Chinese tourists crashes in the US state of Arizona, killing at least seven people, officials say.
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Live text - Serena v Safina

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 8:18
related countries: Aruba

Serena Williams takes on Dinara Safina in the final of the Australian Open.
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Serena regains Aussie Open crown

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 9:46
related countries: Aruba

Serena Williams sweeps aside Dinara Safina 6-0 6-3 to claim a fourth Australian Open title in Melbourne.
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Gaza rocket hits southern Israel

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 10:00
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip

A rocket fired by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip lands near the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, the Israeli military says.
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Arabic press praises Erdogan

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 10:17
related countries: Turkey
related places: Erdogan

There was criticism in some Turkish papers of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan after he stormed off stage during a Davos debate.
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Fear and defiance in Sri Lanka

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 11:41
related countries: Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka's military overrun rebel-held territory, Chris Morris reports on a deepening resolve on both sides.
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Wrestling and faith in Mongolia

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 11:44
related countries: Mongolia

Robert Pigott discovers how post-communist Mongolia is rebuilding a national identity.
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Facing up to Canada's dark history

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 11:50
related countries: Canada

Lorraine Mallinder finds that Canada is struggling to come to terms with the legacy of its residential school system.
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Japan announces Asia aid package

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 12:01
related countries: Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso announces a $17bn aid package to help Asian countries weather the economic downturn.
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Mayor 'in charge' of Madagascar

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 12:13
related countries: Madagascar

Madagascar's opposition leader Andry Rajoelina proclaims himself in charge of the country, following days of riots.
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Australia counts heatwave deaths

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 13:55
related countries: Aruba

Australian officials fear about 20 people have died as temperatures of over 40C (104F) hit the south-east of the country.
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Iranians mark Islamic revolution

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 14:30
related countries: Iran, United States

Iran marks the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution that overthrew the US-backed former ruler, the Shah.
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Chinese prime minister visits UK

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 14:44
related countries: United Kingdom, China
related places: London

China's PM arrives in London as part of a European tour coinciding with the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Risky move

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 15:08
related countries: Zimbabwe

Relief and concern over Zimbabwe's unity government
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Thousands protest across Russia

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 15:08
related countries: Russia

Thousands of people rally across Russia, demanding the government resign over growing economic problems.
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Obama half-brother on drug charge

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 15:10
related countries: Kenya, United States

Barack Obama's half-brother is arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana, reports say.
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Italian drivers hit by traffic lights surveillance scam

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 17:30
related countries: Italy

Thousands of drivers in Italy are expected to seek compensation after a system to catch them jumping red lights is found to be rigged.
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Italian drivers hit by traffic lights surveillance scam

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 17:30
related countries: Italy

Thousands of drivers in Italy are expected to seek compensation after a system to catch them jumping red lights is found to be rigged.
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Egypt 'to monitor Gaza tunnels'

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 17:52
related countries: Egypt

Egypt says it is installing cameras and sensors along the Gaza border to try to stop arms smuggling by militants.
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Iraqi PM hails vote as 'victory'

Saturday 31st of January 2009, 20:27
related countries: Iraq

Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki hails a largely peaceful landmark vote for new provincial councils across the country as a victory.
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