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Britain 'should approach Hamas'

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 0:36
related countries: United Kingdom

The UK government should start making contact with Palestinian group Hamas, says the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.
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Chinese hack film festival site

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 4:38
related countries: China

Chinese hackers attack a Melbourne website over plans to screen a documentary about a Uighur activist, Rebiya Kadeer.
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Zelaya returns to Honduras border

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 7:09
related countries: Honduras

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya comes back to the Honduran border for a second day, demanding to be allowed home.
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Power politics

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 8:26
related countries: Paraguay

Why Brazil gave way to Paraguay on border dam
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Bell will start third Ashes Test

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 8:35
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Edgbaston

Ian Bell will start Thursday's third Ashes Test at Edgbaston after England opt against calling up a replacement for the injured Kevin Pietersen.
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One killed in China steel riot

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 9:03
related countries: Hong Kong, China

Thousands of Chinese steel workers rioted at news of a takeover deal, beating one manager to death, a Hong Kong human rights group has said.
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Live text - Tour de France

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 10:24
related countries: France

Mark Cavendish looks to clinch his sixth stage win of this year's Tour in the final stage on the Champs Elysees, where Alberto Contador will be crowned winner.
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Live - Hungary Grand Prix

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 10:27
related countries: Bermuda, Hong Kong

McLaren's world champion Lewis Hamilton wins for the first time this season at the Hungaroring, as championship leader Jenson Button struggles in seventh.
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Massa under sedation after scan

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 11:50
related countries: Hong Kong

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa will be kept under sedation for 48 hours after suffering a fractured skull during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.
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India launches nuclear submarine

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 12:24
related countries: India

India's prime minister launches the first nuclear-powered submarine built entirely in the country.
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Lumley meeting Gurkhas in Nepal

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 12:43
related countries: Nepal

Joanna Lumley arrives in Nepal, where she is expected to be welcomed as a heroine by Gurkhas and their families.
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Whale wedged on cruise ship bow

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 13:22
related countries: Canada
related places: Vancouver

A rare whale is discovered wedged on to the bow of a cruise ship when it docked in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
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Hamilton grabs first win of 2009

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 13:46
related countries: Bermuda, Hong Kong

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton completes a remarkable turnaround to win the Hungarian Grand Prix - his first victory for nine months.
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Afghan election hopeful attacked

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 14:20
related countries: Afghanistan

Mohammed Qasim Fahim, Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running mate, survives an assassination attempt, officials say.
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Pakistan holds pro-Taliban cleric

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 14:31
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Peshawar, Swat

A radical cleric who brokered a failed peace deal in Pakistan's Swat valley has been arrested, officials say.
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Anglican Church in India mine row

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 15:15
related countries: India, United Kingdom

Campaigner Bianca Jagger criticises the Church of England for investing in a controversial Indian mining project.
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Contador seals 2009 Tour victory

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 15:44
related countries: France
related places: Paris

Alberto Contador seals his second Tour de France victory while Mark Cavendish takes his sixth stage win with a stunning sprint finish in Paris.
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Russian twist

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 16:00
related countries: Russia

Ex-Eastern Bloc performers drawn to Cirque du Soleil
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US urges Syria on Mid-East peace

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 16:08
related countries: Syria, United States

Visiting US envoy George Mitchell urges Syria's "full co-operation" on Middle East peace, before moving on to Israel for talks.
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Buoyant Hamilton surprised to win

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 16:09
related countries: Bermuda, Hong Kong

Lewis Hamilton claims he and McLaren were surprised at being able to record their first win of a challenging season at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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French president taken to hospital

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 19:37
related countries: France

France's President Sarkozy is "doing well" in hospital after suffering a minor nerve attack while jogging, an aide says.
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US envoy in Mid-East peace push

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 20:23
related countries: Egypt, Syria, United States

The US launches a new drive to kick-start Mid-East peace talks, with visits to Syria, Israel and Egypt by envoy George Mitchell.
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Taiwan president wins party vote

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 21:22
related countries: Taiwan

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is elected head of the island's ruling party - the Kuomintang, in a vote by party members.
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Dozens killed in Nigeria clashes

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 21:42
related countries: Nigeria

At least 39 people die in clashes between security forces and a radical Islamist group in north-east Nigeria, officials say.
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Danger ahead

Sunday 26th of July 2009, 23:28
related countries: Sudan

The women risking their lives to clear Sudan's landmines
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