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'Father' opposes Madonna adoption

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 0:21
related countries: Malawi

The man believed to be the father of the Malawian girl who Madonna wants to adopt says he opposes the move.
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The E-election

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 0:48
related countries: India

Websites educate and entertain Indian voters
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Hatton floored by brutal Pacquiao

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 3:58
related countries: Philippines, United Kingdom

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines knocks out Britain's Ricky Hatton in the second round of their light-welterweight fight.
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Hatton defeated by slick Pacquiao

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 4:00
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Hatton

Britain's Ricky Hatton loses his light-welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Buffett commends US finance steps

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 4:33
related countries: United States

US investor Warren Buffett says the US government is generally taking the right steps to aid economic recovery.
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Former US congressman Kemp dies

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 6:39
related countries: United States
related places: Kemp

Former US Congressman and football star Jack Kemp dies at the age of 73, after suffering from cancer.
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Nepalese army general fired by PM

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 8:16
related countries: Nepal

Nepal's army chief is fired by the Maoist prime minister in a row which could undermine the peace process.
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Canada farm worker 'infects pigs'

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 8:26
related countries: Canada, Mexico

A herd of pigs in Canada tests positive for swine flu, apparently after being infected by a man who was recently in Mexico.
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UK minister attacks Labour's 'failure'

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 8:57
related countries: United Kingdom

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has attacked the UK government's "lamentable" failure to communicate.
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In pictures

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 10:01
related countries: Philippines

Philippines stops to watch hero triumph in Las Vegas ring
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Change expected as Panama votes

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 10:30
related countries: Panama

Panamanians are due to start voting in presidential elections, with the ruling party facing a struggle to keep power.
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Mexico plea as virus 'stabilises'

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 10:57
related countries: Mexico

Mexico appeals for fair treatment towards its citizens and products, as its officials say the flu outbreak could be stabilising.
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Catacombs in 3D

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 11:03
related countries: Italy

Rome's ancient burial sites as never seen before
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Four arrested in West Bank unrest

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 11:36
related countries: West Bank

Four Jewish settlers, including two off-duty soldiers, are arrested after shots are fired at a Palestinian village, police say.
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Clashes erupt over Egypt pig cull

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 13:25
related countries: Egypt
related places: Cairo

Egyptian police and Christian pig farmers clash in Cairo as the authorities continue a pig cull in the wake of the swine flu crisis.
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Nepal communists quit in protest

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 14:20
related countries: Nepal

A key ally of Nepal's Maoist-led government withdraws from the governing coalition in protest at the dismissal of the army chief.
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Mexico and China in swine flu row

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 14:56
related countries: Mexico, China
related places: Beijing

A row is growing between Mexico and China over Beijing's treatment of arrivals following the swine flu outbreak.
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Somali pirate suspects captured

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 15:33
related countries: Somalia, France, Seychelles

Fourteen suspected Somali pirates are captured in separate operations by a French frigate and the Seychelles coast guard.
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Nadal regains Rome Masters title

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 16:40
related countries: Italy

World number one Rafael Nadal beats reigning champion Novak Djokovic to win the Rome Masters for the fourth time.
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Fiat confirms Opel deal interest

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 16:41
related countries: Italy, Germany

Italian carmaker Fiat confirms that it is interested in a takeover of Opel - the German business of General Motors (GM).
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Sunni militia leader held in Iraq

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 17:39
related countries: Iraq, United States

The head of a leading US-allied Sunni militia group in Iraq is arrested in a joint Iraqi-US operation.
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Berlusconi's wife to divorce him

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 18:20
related countries: Italy

The wife of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi confirms that she will file for divorce, after a series of public spats.
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Lawyer to visit Laos jail Briton

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 20:13
related countries: United Kingdom, Laos

A British lawyer arrives in Laos to assist a pregnant Briton who could face death by firing squad if convicted of drug smuggling.
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Swine flu 'in decline' in Mexico

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 20:29
related countries: Mexico

Swine flu in Mexico, the epicentre of the global outbreak, has peaked, the Mexican health minister says.
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Venezuela army helicopter crashes

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 20:47
related countries: Venezuela

A military helicopter has crashed in Venezuela killing at least 18 people on board, President Hugo Chavez says.
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Reporting struggle

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 21:34
related countries: Iraq

Pressures and risks hampering Iraqi journalists' work
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Living in hiding

Sunday 3rd of May 2009, 23:27
related countries: Iraq

Iraqi interpreters say they still fear for their lives
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