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Peru president reshuffles cabinet

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 0:31
related countries: Peru

Peruvian President Alan Garcia brings in a new prime minister, a month after political violence which killed at least 33.
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Darfur peace talks held in Egypt

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 2:56
related countries: Egypt

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir is due to attend talks in Egypt aimed at resolving the conflict in Darfur.
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Former champion Gatti found dead

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 6:49
related countries: Brazil

Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti is found dead in a hotel room in Brazil.
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Former champion Gatti found dead

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 6:49
related countries: Brazil

Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti is found dead in a hotel room in Brazil.
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US president sets Afghan target

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 7:02
related countries: Afghanistan, United States
related places: August, Allied

Allied forces must stabilise Afghanistan for August elections before devising a new security strategy, Barack Obama says.
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Mexico gunmen attack police bases

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 7:23
related countries: Mexico

Gunmen attack six police bases in western Mexico, killing at least five officers, after the arrest of a drugs cartel suspect.
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Metro bridge collapses in Delhi

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 7:49
related countries: India
related places: Delhi

A partially constructed bridge collapses in Delhi, killing at least five people and injuring 15, Indian officials say.
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Sri Lanka v Pakistan latest score

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 7:57
related countries: Pakistan, Sri Lanka
related places: Colombo

Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in the second Test in Colombo.
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Ashes live - England v Australia

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 9:10
related countries: Australia, United Kingdom
related places: Cardiff

The first Ashes Test between England and Australia in Cardiff heads towards a thrilling climax.
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Guinea on alert for 'attack plot'

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 9:41
related countries: Guinea

Guinea's government says it has put the army on high alert after uncovering plans for an attack on the West African country.
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Live - German Grand Prix

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 10:30
related countries: Bermuda, Germany

Despite a drive-through penalty, Red Bull's pole-sitter Mark Webber is in with a great chance of recording the first GP win of his career.
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Second death near Indonesia mine

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 11:13
related countries: Indonesia, Aruba, United States

A security guard is shot dead outside a US-operated Indonesian mine, a day after an Australian worker was killed.
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Tattoo tyranny

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 11:50
related countries: El Salvador

Why gang members rule the roost in El Salvador jail
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Deadly ambush hits Indian police

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 12:33
related countries: India
related places: At

At least 23 policemen die in an attack by suspected Maoist rebels in eastern India, officials say.
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Al-Qaeda releases Swiss hostage

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 13:47
related countries: Switzerland, Mali

A Swiss tourist held hostage for six months by al-Qaeda militants in Mali has been freed, Swiss and Malian officials say.
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Webber battles to maiden F1 win

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 13:49
related countries: Germany

Mark Webber leads home a Red Bull one-two at the German Grand Prix for the first race win of his career.
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Olympic hopeful opens NZ brothel to fund 2012 bid

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 15:38
related countries: United Kingdom, New Zealand

An Olympic hopeful from New Zealand opens a brothel in a bid to raise cash for a tilt at taekwondo glory at the London Olympics in 2012.
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Honduras lifts overnight curfew

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 16:20
related countries: Honduras

The interim government in Honduras lifts the curfew imposed when President Zelaya was ousted two weeks ago.
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Greek police flatten migrant camp

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 16:39
related countries: Greece

Greek riot police lead an operation to demolish a makeshift camp housing illegal immigrants in the port of Patras.
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Defiant England cling on for draw

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 17:47
related countries: Australia, United Kingdom

England's last-wicket pair James Anderson and Monty Panesar defy Australia for 40 minutes as England clinch a famous Ashes draw.
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Obama Speech: Your Reaction

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 18:30
related countries: United States
related places: Africa

On his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as US President, Barack Obama, has said Africa must take charge of its own destiny in the world. Do you agree?
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Afghan bombings kill US Marines

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 18:33
related countries: Afghanistan

Four US Marines are killed by improvised bombs in Afghanistan, the US military says.
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Can Britain succeed in Afghanistan?

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 18:50
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

A lack of helicopters is undermining UK forces' operations and troop protection in Afghanistan, says a group of MPs. Do you agree?
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Will Obama change policy towards Africa?

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 18:59
related countries: Ghana, United States
related places: Africa

On his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as US President, Barack Obama, has said Africa must take charge of its own destiny in the world. Do you agree?
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Baghdad church bombing kills four

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 20:08
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

A car bomb outside a church in eastern Baghdad kills four people and injures another 21, Iraqi police say.
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China flash flood kills 14 hikers

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 20:47
related countries: China
related places: Chongqing

Flash floods kill 14 Chinese hikers in a scenic gorge near the south-western city of Chongqing, with five still missing.
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Congo polls close amid veto call

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 20:49
related countries: Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Polls close in the Republic of Congo, amid low voter turnout and an opposition boycott based on fraud allegations.
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England tactics frustrate Ponting

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 21:27
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Cardiff

Australia captain Ricky Ponting criticises England's so-called delaying tactics in the closing stages of the drawn first Ashes Test in Cardiff.
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Children die in harsh Peru winter

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 21:38
related countries: Peru

Almost 250 young children die in intensely cold weather in Peru which experts blame on climate change.
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Moscow migrants

Sunday 12th of July 2009, 23:54
related countries: Russia

Central Asians feel the pain from Russia's job losses
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