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United StatesFormer US Vice President Dick Cheney is in hospital in Washington after experiencing chest pains, his office says.
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ArubaAustralian PM Kevin Rudd says the country faces a permanent, high terror threat, and announces new entry rules.
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CanadaGraceful Canadian duo Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir delight the home crowd with a stunning free dance to claim ice dance gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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United StatesA Great Dane from the US state of Arizona is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the tallest dog ever on record.
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IndiaMore than 100 police fighting Maoist rebels in eastern India have died of malaria, police sources say.
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IndonesiaThe trial of those suspected of involvement in last year's Jakarta bombing continues with the case of the alleged financier.
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), 
Argentina, United StatesLatin American leaders at a regional summit back Argentina's claim over the Falklands, Argentina's president has said.
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AfghanistanAt least seven civilians are killed by a bomb left on a bicycle near a bus station in the southern Afghan city, Lashkar Gah.
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UgandaUganda's anti-gay bill sees rising African homophobia
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Afghanistan, 
Pakistan, United StatesA senior leader of the Afghan Taliban has been detained in north-west Pakistan, reports in the US media say.
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AustraliaAustralia fast bowler Brett Lee is expected to announce his retirement from Test cricket later on Tuesday.
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FranceFlights are cancelled at the two main Paris airports as French air traffic controllers begin a five-day strike.
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Colombia, 
Venezuela, United StatesVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe clash at a Latin American summit.
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IndiaIndian Premier League supremo Lalit Modi is adamant the tournament will not be moved, despite security concerns.
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ChinaWebsite notices alleging that Oxfam is trying to infiltrate China are puzzling the international aid group.
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KenyaThe leaders of Kenya's fragile unity government meet for the first time since a power struggle broke out a week ago.
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ChinaThe Chinese government has denied that the hack attacks against Google took place inside two schools in the country.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, 
Serbia and MontenegroSerbian police raid a house belonging to the family of the Bosnian Serb wartime military chief, Gen Ratko Mladic.
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Sweden, France, United StatesSweden and France voice concern over the appointment of the European Commission chief's top aide as the new EU ambassador to Washington.
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IndiaMaoist rebels attack a police camp in the Indian state of West Bengal, hours after one of their leaders offers a ceasefire.
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MaliMauritania recalls its ambassador to Mali in protest at Bamako's decision to release four al-Qaeda militants from jail.
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Israel, 
West BankPalestinians in Bethlehem begin a three-day strike in protest at Israeli claims to two West Bank shrines.
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ChinaChina tightens controls on internet use, requiring anyone who wants to set up a website to meet regulators and produce ID.
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IndonesiaAt least five people are killed and dozens are missing after a huge landslide buries a village in West Java, reports say.
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South KoreaSouth Korea opens what officials say is the world's first purpose-built prison for foreign convicts.
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Afghanistan, 
NetherlandsThe Netherlands is to hold a general election on 9 June, after the government's collapse in a row over Afghanistan.
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IndiaNine people die and more than 40 are injured in a fire in an office block in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, officials say.
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GermanyThe head of Germany's Protestant church admits driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.
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AfghanistanWestern diplomats express deep concern at a decree by Afghan President Hamid Karzai giving him control of the election watchdog.
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IranThe authorities in Iran arrest Abdolmalek Rigi, the leader of Sunni Muslim militant group Jundullah, say reports.
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United KingdomCanada's men look likely to beat Germany and reach the Olympic ice hockey quarter-finals, while British duo Nicola Minichiello and Gillian Cooke finish their second bobsleigh run in Whistler.
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South AfricaThe head of South Africa's powerful ANC youth wing hits out at his critics, after rumours about his wealth.
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AlbaniaA UN expert says Albania is stalling inquiries into allegations that Kosovo Serbs were butchered for their organs there.
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IndiaAnxious moments ahead of key Indian sporting year
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IndiaLittle common ground ahead of India-Pakistan talks
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IsraelIsraeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni applauds the killing of a Hamas commander in Dubai.
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United KingdomThe European Court rules some migrant families can stay in the UK and claim benefits, even if the main worker leaves the country.
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TurkeyA methane explosion at a coal mine in north-west Turkey has killed 17 workers, Turkish news agencies say.
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United StatesFormer US Vice President Dick Cheney had a mild heart attack on Monday, his fifth in 32 years, his office says.
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Haiti, United StatesA judge in Haiti says the last two US missionaries being held on suspicion of abducting children may be freed in days.
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France, MaliA French hostage being held by al-Qaeda in Mali is freed after the authorities release four of the group's members from jail.
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SpainThousands of people protest in Spain against government spending cuts and plans to raise the retirement age.
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NigerThe junta which seized power in Niger last week appoints a civilian to be prime minister until new elections are held.
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United StatesThe boss of Toyota admits the firm's rapid expansion may have led to safety issues which saw 8.5 million vehicles recalled.
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SudanA major rebel group in Sudan's Darfur region signs a framework ceasefire agreement with the Khartoum government.
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