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Greenland, 
DenmarkGreenlanders take another step towards independence from Denmark, as self-rule comes into force on the island.
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Ethiopia, 
SomaliaEthiopia says it will not provide military support requested by Somalia without an international mandate for such an intervention.
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Iran, 
United StatesBarack Obama warns Iran to stop all "unjust action against its own people", after clashes between protesters and police in Tehran.
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ArubaAustralian leader Kevin Rudd challenges his opponents to back up claims he abused his position by helping a car-dealer friend.
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ChinaAt least 16 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a Chinese factory, official media say.
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Iraq, 
United KingdomTests are carried out on two bodies handed over to the UK by Iraqi officials to see if they are those of Britons seized in 2007.
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Afghanistan, United StatesTwo US soldiers have been killed in a rare rocket attack on the main US base in Afghanistan, officials say.
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Greece, United KingdomGreece urges the return of the Parthenon sculptures from Britain, at the opening of the long-awaited Acropolis Museum.
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MadagascarSouthern African states call for peaceful dialogue in Madagascar, naming an ex-president of Mozambique to lead talks.
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South AfricaPhil Vickery receives the backing of Lions team-mate Adam Jones after enduring a torrid time in the first Test against South Africa.
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United KingdomRed Bull's Sebastian Vettel starts as favourite for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with championship leader Jenson Button looking to make a charge from sixth.
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New Zealand, United KingdomKatherine Brunt's superb spell of bowling helps England beat New Zealand comfortably to win the Women's World Twenty20.
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IraqThe death toll from the deadliest attack in Iraq for more than a year has risen to at least 72, security officials say.
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Pakistan, 
Sri LankaPakistan win the World Twenty20 final, beating Sri Lanka by eight wickets at Lord's.
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Pakistan, Sri LankaSri Lanka will bat first against Pakistan in the World Twenty20 final at Lord's after winning the toss.
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United KingdomRed Bull's Sebastian Vettel storms to victory in the British Grand Prix as championship leader Jenson Button's Brawn struggles home sixth.
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IndiaAt least 11 Indian police officers are killed in a landmine attack by suspected Maoist rebels, police say.
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BurmaTwo supporters of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi are sentenced to prison after praying for her release.
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United StatesDisney's romantic comedy The Proposal hits the top of the North American box office on its opening weekend.
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Pakistan, Sri LankaPakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the ICC World Twenty20 in an exciting finish at Lord's.
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Italy, 
VenezuelaA Mafia fugitive, listed as one of the Italy's 30 most dangerous men, is arrested in Venezuela, Italian police say.
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IranAt least 10 people were killed in protests on Saturday and family members of a key politician arrested, Iran's state media say.
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Iraq, United KingdomTwo bodies handed over in Iraq are identified as missing British security guards Jason Swindlehurst and Jason Creswell.
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United StatesUS government officials are trying to halt a lawsuit by Geronimo's descendants to have the Apache leader's remains reburied.
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North Korea, United StatesPresident Barack Obama says the US is "fully prepared" for a possible North Korean missile test over the Pacific.
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PakistanOn the frontline as Pakistani troops take on the Taliban
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PakistanOn the frontline as Pakistani troops take on the Taliban
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