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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 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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The rise and rise of Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwa
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The rise and rise of Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwa
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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'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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One million people remain affected by monsoon flooding in north-west Pakistan, as fears grow that flooding could spread south.
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One million people remain affected by monsoon flooding in north-west Pakistan, as fears grow that flooding could spread south.
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A landmine that apparently drifted along a river from North Korea kills South Korean man and injures another.
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A landmine that apparently drifted along a river from North Korea kills South Korean man and injures another.
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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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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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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 men are still being questioned after a suspect package was sent to MI6 headquarters in London.
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Two men are still being questioned after a suspect package was sent to MI6 headquarters in London.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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Switzerland's Viktor Rothlin is the new men's marathon European champion after winning the gold medal in Barcelona.
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Switzerland's Viktor Rothlin is the new men's marathon European champion after winning the gold medal in Barcelona.
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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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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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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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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'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'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 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 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'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'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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South African photographer Alf Kumalo has been photographing Nelson Mandela since the 1940s.
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South African photographer Alf Kumalo has been photographing Nelson Mandela since the 1940s.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Israel's controversial plan to deport migrants
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Israel's controversial plan to deport migrants
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Six civilians die after their minibus strikes a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar.
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Six civilians die after their minibus strikes a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar.
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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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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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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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The number of people known to have been killed by floods in north-west Pakistan passes 1,100, officials say.
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The number of people known to have been killed by floods in north-west Pakistan passes 1,100, officials say.
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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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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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British Airways and the Unite union will hold further talks on Monday to try to prevent more strike action.
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British Airways and the Unite union will hold further talks on Monday to try to prevent more strike action.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Andy Murray takes on American Sam Querrey in the final of the Farmers Classic final in Los Angeles.
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Andy Murray takes on American Sam Querrey in the final of the Farmers Classic final in Los Angeles.
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Chechen warlord Doku Umarov, who claimed the Moscow Metro bombings, reportedly says is stepping down because of his age.
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Chechen warlord Doku Umarov, who claimed the Moscow Metro bombings, reportedly says is stepping down because of his age.
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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 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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A water-bomber plane fighting forest fires in western Canada crashes, killing the two pilots and igniting another fire.
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A water-bomber plane fighting forest fires in western Canada crashes, killing the two pilots and igniting another fire.
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