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Sudan to monitor UN peacekeepers

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 0:30
related countries: Sudan Sudan

Sudan says UN peacekeepers in Darfur must inform the government of all travel plans, insisting they have failed to stop violence at refugee camps.
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Sudan to monitor UN peacekeepers

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 0:30
related countries: Sudan Sudan

Sudan says UN peacekeepers in Darfur must inform the government of all travel plans, insisting they have failed to stop violence at refugee camps.
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Shuttle to stardom

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:00
related countries: India India

The rise and rise of Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwa
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Shuttle to stardom

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:00
related countries: India India

The rise and rise of Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwa
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Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:13
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.
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Arrests in Russia after rallies banned

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:19
related countries: Russia Russia
related places: Moscow

Russian police have detained two opposition leaders and dozens of activists who tried to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
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Arrests in Russia after rallies banned

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:19
related countries: Russia Russia
related places: Moscow

Russian police have detained two opposition leaders and dozens of activists who tried to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
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Farc call to new Colombian leader

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:56
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president.
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Farc call to new Colombian leader

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 1:56
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president.
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Tight security at Chelsea wedding

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 2:00
related countries: United States United States
related places: Chelsea

The daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has married her long-term boyfriend at a lavish ceremony.
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Tight security at Chelsea wedding

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 2:00
related countries: United States United States
related places: Chelsea

The daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has married her long-term boyfriend at a lavish ceremony.
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Child Trust Fund payments to drop

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 2:01
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Babies born this weekend will be last in the UK to receive the full payment to Child Trust Funds, as the scheme's phasing out begins.
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Dhaka workers angry over pay

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 2:21
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh
related places: Dhaka

There have been street battles in Bangladesh for a second day as workers in Dhaka's textile factories vent their disappointment with a planned wage rise.
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Dhaka workers angry over pay

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 2:21
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh
related places: Dhaka

There have been street battles in Bangladesh for a second day as workers in Dhaka's textile factories vent their disappointment with a planned wage rise.
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Pakistan leader heading to Europe

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 3:13
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Pakistan's president is due in Europe later for a trip that will take in the UK, amid tensions over David Cameron's terrorism comments.
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Pakistan leader heading to Europe

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 3:13
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Pakistan's president is due in Europe later for a trip that will take in the UK, amid tensions over David Cameron's terrorism comments.
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Flooded Pakistan braced for more

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 3:58
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

One million people remain affected by monsoon flooding in north-west Pakistan, as fears grow that flooding could spread south.
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Flooded Pakistan braced for more

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 3:58
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

One million people remain affected by monsoon flooding in north-west Pakistan, as fears grow that flooding could spread south.
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Stray mine kills South Korean man

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 8:34
related countries: North Korea North Korea

A landmine that apparently drifted along a river from North Korea kills South Korean man and injures another.
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Stray mine kills South Korean man

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 8:34
related countries: North Korea North Korea

A landmine that apparently drifted along a river from North Korea kills South Korean man and injures another.
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Pakistan floods motorway reopens

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 8:51
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The main motorway south from flood-hit north-west Pakistan has partially reopened, raising the prospect of relief for thousands of people still waiting for help.
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Live - England v Pakistan

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 9:30
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
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Live - England v Pakistan

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 9:30
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

James Anderson is among the wickets again as England close in on victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Trent Bridge.
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Two quizzed on parcel sent to MI6

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 9:53
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Two men are still being questioned after a suspect package was sent to MI6 headquarters in London.
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Two quizzed on parcel sent to MI6

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 9:53
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Two men are still being questioned after a suspect package was sent to MI6 headquarters in London.
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China manufacturing output slows

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 9:58
related countries: China China

Chinese manufacturing output grew at its slowest rate for 17 months in July, as the government continues efforts to rein in rapid economic growth.
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China manufacturing output slows

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 9:58
related countries: China China

Chinese manufacturing output grew at its slowest rate for 17 months in July, as the government continues efforts to rein in rapid economic growth.
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Clinton pride at Chelsea wedding

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 10:23
related countries: United States United States
related places: Chelsea

The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is married to her banker boyfriend at a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
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Clinton pride at Chelsea wedding

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 10:23
related countries: United States United States
related places: Chelsea

The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is married to her banker boyfriend at a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
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Live - Hungarian Grand Prix

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 10:31
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong

The Hungarian GP opens up after pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel is given a drive-through penalty with Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber battling hard for victory, while title leader Lewis Hamilton is out.
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Pakistan steps up flood relief

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 10:59
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

Pakistan has stepped up relief work for its flood-hit north-west, with 30,000 troops joining the effort, as the death toll passes 900.
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Swiss Rothlin wins marathon gold

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 11:04
related countries: Switzerland Switzerland

Switzerland's Viktor Rothlin is the new men's marathon European champion after winning the gold medal in Barcelona.
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Swiss Rothlin wins marathon gold

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 11:04
related countries: Switzerland Switzerland

Switzerland's Viktor Rothlin is the new men's marathon European champion after winning the gold medal in Barcelona.
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Dutch troops end Afghan mission

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 11:05
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, Netherlands Netherlands

The Netherlands ends its Afghan military mission after a domestic split, amid concerns over the US-led alliance's long-term strategy and exit.
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Dutch troops end Afghan mission

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 11:05
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, Netherlands Netherlands

The Netherlands ends its Afghan military mission after a domestic split, amid concerns over the US-led alliance's long-term strategy and exit.
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Ruthless England wrap up victory

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 12:08
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, United Kingdom United Kingdom

James Anderson completes his first 10-wicket haul in international cricket as England romp to a 354-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan.
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Ruthless England wrap up victory

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 12:08
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, United Kingdom United Kingdom

James Anderson completes his first 10-wicket haul in international cricket as England romp to a 354-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan.
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Kenya threatens to halt pirate trials

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 12:28
related countries: Kenya Kenya, Somalia Somalia

Kenya's government is threatening to end its trials of Somali pirates, saying the international community has not lived up to its promises to help with the "burden" of prosecuting and imprisoning pirates.
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Kenya threatens to halt pirate trials

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 12:28
related countries: Kenya Kenya, Somalia Somalia

Kenya's government is threatening to end its trials of Somali pirates, saying the international community has not lived up to its promises to help with the "burden" of prosecuting and imprisoning pirates.
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Police dismiss 'Sarah's Law' fear

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 12:59
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Police dismiss fears that a scheme that allows parents to check if someone is a sex offender could lead to vigilante attacks, as the pilot is expanded.
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Police dismiss 'Sarah's Law' fear

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 12:59
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Police dismiss fears that a scheme that allows parents to check if someone is a sex offender could lead to vigilante attacks, as the pilot is expanded.
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Israel compromises in migrant row

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:05
related countries: Israel Israel

Israel's government has modified controversial proposals to expel hundreds of migrant workers and their families, even if their children were born in country.
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Israel compromises in migrant row

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:05
related countries: Israel Israel

Israel's government has modified controversial proposals to expel hundreds of migrant workers and their families, even if their children were born in country.
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A picture of Nelson Mandela's past

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:27
related countries: South Africa South Africa

South African photographer Alf Kumalo has been photographing Nelson Mandela since the 1940s.
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A picture of Nelson Mandela's past

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:27
related countries: South Africa South Africa

South African photographer Alf Kumalo has been photographing Nelson Mandela since the 1940s.
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Webber seals vital win in Hungary

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:50
related countries: Hungary Hungary, Bermuda Bermuda, Hong Kong Hong Kong

Red Bull's Mark Webber storms to victory at a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix to take the lead in the drivers' championship from Lewis Hamilton, who has to retire because of a problem with his McLaren.
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Webber seals vital win in Hungary

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:50
related countries: Hungary Hungary, Bermuda Bermuda, Hong Kong Hong Kong

Red Bull's Mark Webber storms to victory at a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix to take the lead in the drivers' championship from Lewis Hamilton, who has to retire because of a problem with his McLaren.
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Italian screenwriter D'Amico dies

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:55
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

Suso Cecchi D'Amico, noted Italian screenwriter of such celebrated movies as Bicycle Thieves and The Leopard, dies in Rome at the age of 96.
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Italian screenwriter D'Amico dies

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 13:55
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

Suso Cecchi D'Amico, noted Italian screenwriter of such celebrated movies as Bicycle Thieves and The Leopard, dies in Rome at the age of 96.
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Gulf states unveil Blackberry ban

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 14:08
related countries: United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announce bans on some of the Blackberry mobile phone's services, claiming security concerns.
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Gulf states unveil Blackberry ban

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 14:08
related countries: United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announce bans on some of the Blackberry mobile phone's services, claiming security concerns.
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Iran stoning woman offered asylum

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 14:34
related countries: Iran Iran, Botswana Botswana

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asks Iran to allow his country to provide refuge to a woman facing execution.
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Iran stoning woman offered asylum

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 14:34
related countries: Iran Iran, Botswana Botswana

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asks Iran to allow his country to provide refuge to a woman facing execution.
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Unwanted children?

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 14:43
related countries: Israel Israel

Israel's controversial plan to deport migrants
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Unwanted children?

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 14:43
related countries: Israel Israel

Israel's controversial plan to deport migrants
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Afghan roadside bomb kills six

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 15:00
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan
related places: Kandahar

Six civilians die after their minibus strikes a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar.
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Afghan roadside bomb kills six

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 15:00
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan
related places: Kandahar

Six civilians die after their minibus strikes a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar.
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Russia faces new wildfire threat

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 15:05
related countries: Russia Russia

Weather forecasts of up to 40C in central Russia next week pile on pressure as the country battles its worst wildfires in decades.
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Russia faces new wildfire threat

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 15:05
related countries: Russia Russia

Weather forecasts of up to 40C in central Russia next week pile on pressure as the country battles its worst wildfires in decades.
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Osborne wants banks to lend more

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 16:40
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The chancellor warns UK banks they need to start increasing their lending to businesses, as a number of banks prepare to announce major profits.
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Pakistan flood toll 'tops 1,100'

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 16:50
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The number of people known to have been killed by floods in north-west Pakistan passes 1,100, officials say.
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Pakistan flood toll 'tops 1,100'

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 16:50
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The number of people known to have been killed by floods in north-west Pakistan passes 1,100, officials say.
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Great Britain secure best Euro medal haul

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 16:57
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain finish with a best-ever total of 19 medals at the European Championships as the 400m relay teams win silver and bronze, while long jumper Chris Tomlinson takes bronze in Barcelona.
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Live - European Championships day six

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 16:57
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain's athletes look for medals on the last day in Barcelona with long jumper Chris Tomlinson, 1500m star Lisa Dobriskey and the 400m relay teams in action.
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Fresh talks to solve BA dispute

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 17:02
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

British Airways and the Unite union will hold further talks on Monday to try to prevent more strike action.
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Fresh talks to solve BA dispute

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 17:02
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

British Airways and the Unite union will hold further talks on Monday to try to prevent more strike action.
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Strauss wants consistent England

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 18:33
related countries: Australia Australia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Andrew Strauss calls for England to string together a consistent run of results as they gear up for the defence of the Ashes in Australia this winter.
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Strauss wants consistent England

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 18:33
related countries: Australia Australia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Andrew Strauss calls for England to string together a consistent run of results as they gear up for the defence of the Ashes in Australia this winter.
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Pakistan flood victims on the road

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 19:21
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The main north-south motorway into flood-hit north-west Pakistan partially reopened on Sunday to help get aid into the region.
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Pakistan flood victims on the road

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 19:21
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The main north-south motorway into flood-hit north-west Pakistan partially reopened on Sunday to help get aid into the region.
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Great Britain secure best Euro medal haul

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 20:38
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain finish with a best-ever total of 19 medals at the European Championships as the 400m relay teams win silver and bronze, while long jumper Chris Tomlinson takes bronze in Barcelona.
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Great Britain secure best Euro medal haul

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 20:38
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain finish with a best-ever total of 19 medals at the European Championships as the 400m relay teams win silver and bronze, while long jumper Chris Tomlinson takes bronze in Barcelona.
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Live text - Murray v Querrey

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 21:05
related countries: United States United States
related places: Los Angeles, Murray

Andy Murray takes on American Sam Querrey in the final of the Farmers Classic final in Los Angeles.
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Live text - Murray v Querrey

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 21:05
related countries: United States United States
related places: Los Angeles, Murray

Andy Murray takes on American Sam Querrey in the final of the Farmers Classic final in Los Angeles.
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Chechen rebel 'steps down' at 46

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 21:13
related countries: Russia Russia

Chechen warlord Doku Umarov, who claimed the Moscow Metro bombings, reportedly says is stepping down because of his age.
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Chechen rebel 'steps down' at 46

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 21:13
related countries: Russia Russia

Chechen warlord Doku Umarov, who claimed the Moscow Metro bombings, reportedly says is stepping down because of his age.
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Greek drivers vote to end strike

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 22:05
related countries: Greece Greece

Greek lorry drivers end a week-long strike against government plans to reform the freight industry, and which has led to fuel shortages, unions say.
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Greek drivers vote to end strike

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 22:05
related countries: Greece Greece

Greek lorry drivers end a week-long strike against government plans to reform the freight industry, and which has led to fuel shortages, unions say.
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Canada firefighting plane crashes

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 22:08
related countries: Canada Canada

A water-bomber plane fighting forest fires in western Canada crashes, killing the two pilots and igniting another fire.
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Canada firefighting plane crashes

Sunday 1st of August 2010, 22:08
related countries: Canada Canada

A water-bomber plane fighting forest fires in western Canada crashes, killing the two pilots and igniting another fire.
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