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Argentine army in torture ruling

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 0:41
related countries: Argentina

About 70 Argentine army officers can be charged with torture of their own soldiers during the 1982 Falklands War, a court rules.
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US pastor tells flock to bring handguns to church

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 2:39
related countries: United States

A US pastor tells his flock to bring handguns to church in what he says is an effort to promote safe gun ownership.
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Chinese chukkas

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 6:58
related countries: China
related places: Shanghai

How polo enthrals Shanghai's moneyed class
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Verdict expected on Iran election

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 7:26
related countries: Iran

Iran's powerful Guardian Council is due to give its definitive verdict on the result of the disputed presidential election.
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Calm on street belies Iran's turmoil

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 9:17
related countries: Iran
related places: Tehran

While the streets of Tehran may seem quieter, the crisis has created a fissure in Iran's leadership not seen since 1978, says the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
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Spain drain

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 10:32
related countries: Spain

Migrant works are hit hard by the Spanish recession
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Sudanese 'suspect' back in Canada

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 11:18
related countries: Canada, Sudan

A Sudanese-Canadian man once regarded as a terror suspect arrives back in Canada after six years trapped in Sudan.
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India heat wave sparks protests

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 11:19
related countries: India
related places: Delhi

Protests grow over power cuts in Delhi, as the Indian capital remains in the grip of a blistering heat wave.
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GM to be liable for future claims

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 11:38
related countries: United States

GM agrees to take on liability for future product claims, easing concerns from consumer groups and officials.
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UK fury as staff arrested in Iran

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 12:11
related countries: Iran, United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

The UK foreign secretary demands the release of local British embassy staff held in Tehran over post-election unrest.
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Tokyo and Seoul in sanctions call

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 13:24
related countries: South Korea, North Korea, Japan
related places: Seoul

Japan and South Korea call for strict implementation of new UN sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear moves.
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Tsvangirai tour

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 13:50
related countries: Zimbabwe

World heaps praise on Zimbabwe PM, but not cash
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Battered Lions lose injured props

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 14:42
related countries: Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom

The British and Irish Lions lose both props for the final Test against South Africa, while Brian O'Driscoll and Jamie Roberts are also major doubts.
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Somali pirates free Belgian ship

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 15:07
related countries: Belgium, Somalia

Somali pirates release a Belgian dredger and its crew two, months after they were captured, the Belgian prime minister says.
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All ears

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 15:32
related countries: United States

US commander wraps up Afghan 'listening tour'
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Live - Confederations Cup final

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 18:00
related countries: Brazil, United States
related places: Johannesburg

Brazil win the Confederations Cup for the third time, producing a stunning comeback to beat USA in Johannesburg.
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Iran 'must free UK embassy staff'

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 19:01
related countries: Iran, United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

EU foreign ministers demand the release of local British embassy staff held in Tehran over post-election unrest.
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Brazil fight back to win Confed Cup

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 20:56
related countries: United States

Brazil deny the USA another shock victory by coming back from two goals down to win the Confederations Cup final 3-2.
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Swiss bust child pornography ring

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 21:29
related countries: Switzerland

Police in Switzerland say they have uncovered an internet child pornography network spanning 78 countries.
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Honduran leader forced into exile

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 21:39
related countries: Honduras

Troops in Honduras oust the president and fly him to Costa Rica after a power struggle over plans to change the constitution.
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Guinea-Bissau votes for president

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 21:41
related countries: Guinea-Bissau, Guinea
related places: Bissau

Polls close in Guinea-Bissau, where a new leader is being elected four months after soldiers killed President Vieira.
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Windies thrash India in Kingston

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 21:47
related countries: India, Jamaica
related places: Kingston

West Indies demolish India by eight-wickets in Kingston to level their one-day series at 1-1.
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Lebanese factions clash in Beirut

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 22:05
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Beirut

Lebanon's president names Saad Hariri as the country's new prime minister, following elections earlier this month.
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Somali 'killer' stoned to death

Sunday 28th of June 2009, 22:43
related countries: Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

Islamist militiamen in Somalia stone to death a man accused of raping and murdering a woman in a town south of Mogadishu.
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