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Mexican gang frees prisoners by dressing up as police officers

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 0:19
related countries: Mexico

An armed gang disguised as police breaks into a jail in northern Mexico and frees more than 50 prisoners.
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Peru army call for Amazon protest

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 1:05
related countries: Peru

Peru authorises the temporary use of the armed forces to support police over protests by indigenous tribes in the Amazon.
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Kuwait votes for first female MPs

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 4:36
related countries: Kuwait

Kuwaiti voters elect their first female MPs in early elections called after the emir dissolved parliament two months ago.
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Congress plots Indian way forward

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 5:53
related countries: India

India's Congress party holds meetings to decide on its ruling coalition a day after a decisive victory in the election.
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Tamil civilians 'out of war-zone'

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 7:33
related countries: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's army says all civilians who were trapped in the northern war zone have escaped, amid further fighting with Tamil rebels.
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Taiwanese march against president

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 8:35
related countries: Taiwan, China

Thousands of opposition supporters protest against the Taiwan president's policies of engagement with China.
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Live text - England v West Indies

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 9:59
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Riverside

West Indies lose Ramnaresh Sarwan and Chris Gayle in quick succession as they battle to save the second Test against England while the light fades on day four.
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Iraq deal to revive gas pipeline

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 10:45
related countries: Iraq

A consortium of oil companies plans to revive a project to supply gas from Iraq's Kurdish region to Europe.
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Fairytale ending

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 11:14
related countries: Norway

Norwegian fiddler celebrates Eurovision victory
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Travel costs row hits Australia

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 11:30
related countries: Aruba, Australia

The Australian government comes under fire for the $1.5m travel expenses it racked up during parliament's 10-week break.
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Nepal groups 'to form government'

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 11:55
related countries: Nepal

An alliance of 22 parties in Nepal says it has enough support to form a coalition government.
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Somali militants capture key town

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 12:07
related countries: Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

Hardline Islamist militants capture a strategically important town north of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, eyewitnesses say.
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Sri Lanka rebels 'call ceasefire'

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 14:49
related countries: Sri Lanka

Tamil Tiger rebels holed up in a tiny enclave in northern Sri Lanka have "decided to silence their guns", a rebel spokesman says.
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Federer ends Nadal run in Madrid

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 15:52
related countries: Spain
related places: Madrid

Roger Federer beats world number one Rafael Nadal to win the Madrid Open and end the Spaniard's unbeaten run on clay.
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Commons Speaker urged to resign in UK

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 16:15
related countries: United Kingdom

The House of Commons speaker Michael Martin faces calls from an opposition party leader to quit over the expenses scandal.
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Buoyant England scenting victory

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 17:38
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Riverside

West Indies close day four of the final Test at the Riverside on 115-3 in their follow-on, still 144 behind England.
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Obama faces down abortion heckles

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 19:47
related countries: United States
related places: Notre Dame

President Obama is heckled as he speaks to graduates at an Indiana Catholic university amid a row over abortion rights.
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Guatemala rally targets president

Sunday 17th of May 2009, 23:26
related countries: Guatemala

Protesters against Guatemala's President Colom demand he steps down over his alleged approval of the murder of a lawyer.
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