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CubaCuban ex-President Fidel Castro make his first TV appearance in 11 months in an interview focusing on foreign affairs.
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United StatesThe US criticises Switzerland's decision not to extradite filmmaker Roman Polanski, who faces sex charges in California.
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IndiaEight Indian states account for more poor people than in the 26 poorest African countries combined, a new measure of global poverty finds.
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CubaCuba ex-President Fidel Castro has made his first TV appearance in 11 months in an interview focusing on foreign affairs.
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SpainSpain's victorious World Cup squad return to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.
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IndiaPolitical parties in Indian-administered Kashmir demand an inquiry into the killing of civilian protesters by security forces.
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ArubaAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard calls Fiji's expulsion of Australia's top diplomat "uncalled for and of grave concern".
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IndiaIndian outsourcing giant Infosys reports a fall in profits but remains upbeat despite concerns over European demand.
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UgandaTwin blasts shatter Uganda's World Cup party
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MexicoProfessional baseball players run for cover after gunfire erupts during a game in a Mexican stadium.
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AfghanistanThe Afghan government's attempts to seek reconciliation with Taliban may harm the rights of women, a rights group warns.
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United StatesUS police say they are evaluating claims that Hollywood star Mel Gibson allegedly hit his ex-girlfriend.
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ChinaAt least 17 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a series of landslides in south-west China, state media says.
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FrancePresident Sarkozy of France goes on TV to reject accusations that he received illegal donations from the country's richest woman.
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ZimbabweA Zimbabwe courts frees on bail a human rights activist accused of giving false information about the diamond trade.
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PortugalRatings agency Moody's downgrades Portugal's sovereign debt citing its public finances and weak growth prospects.
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IndiaCricketer MS Dhoni signs what correspondents say is the biggest marketing deal ever made by an Indian sportsman.
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North Korea, United StatesNorth Korea postpones talks scheduled with the US-led UN Command about the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.
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United StatesAn armed man opens fire in an office building in the US state of New Mexico, killing two people before shooting himself.
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FranceThe French government approves a controversial draft law that would raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.
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IndiaEight Indian states account for more poor people than in the 26 poorest African countries, a new measure of global poverty finds.
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Aruba, AustraliaA drunk man in Australia survives being bitten by a huge salt water crocodile after he climbed into its enclosure and tried to ride it.
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GreeceGreece successfully sells government bonds in its first return to the money markets since May's emergency loan.
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GreeceGreece successfully sells government bonds in its first return to the money markets since its huge bailout.
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MexicoBP places an improved cap on a ruptured Gulf of Mexico well, raising hopes that all leaking oil could soon be captured.
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FranceFrance's lower house of parliament has approved a ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public. Is this right?
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UgandaAn unexploded suicide vest is found in Uganda and a number of arrests made after Sunday's blasts, officials say.
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IsraelAn Israeli military probe into the naval raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla says mistakes were made at a senior level.
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United StatesUS police say they are evaluating claims that Hollywood star Mel Gibson allegedly hit his ex-girlfriend.
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Aruba, AustraliaA drunk man in Australia survives being bitten by a huge salt water crocodile after he climbed into its enclosure and tried to ride it.
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Cuba, SpainThe first seven of 52 political prisoners Cuba has agreed to release and send into exile are now in Spain with their families.
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Cuba, SpainThe first seven of 52 political prisoners Cuba has agreed to release and send into exile are now in Spain with their families.
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ChinaAt least 17 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a series of landslides in south-west China.
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ChinaChina's controversial Green Dam software project to filter internet content could be on the brink of collapse, reports say.
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Pakistan, United StatesA nuclear scientist at the centre of a US-Iran abduction row takes refuge in the Iranian section of Pakistan's US embassy.
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United StatesThe US trade deficit widens to its highest level in 18 months, driven by demand for imported cars, computers and clothing.
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IsraelThe Israeli authorities have used bulldozers to demolish three buildings in occupied East Jerusalem.
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FranceAndy Schleck takes over the yellow jersey after a punishing stage nine of the Tour de France, which leaves Cadel Evans' victory hopes in tatters.
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IsraelThe Israeli authorities have used bulldozers to demolish three buildings in occupied East Jerusalem.
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United Kingdom, United StatesUS book retailer Borders agrees to sell UK-based stationery group Paperchase for $31m to help reduce its debt.
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IndiaCricketer MS Dhoni signs what correspondents say is the biggest marketing deal ever made by an Indian sportsman.
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FranceA controversial ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public is overwhelmingly passed in France's lower house.
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FranceA controversial ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public is overwhelmingly passed in France's lower house, the National Assembly.
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ItalyA suspected Italian mob boss is among at least 300 people arrested in connection with alleged mafia activity in Italy.
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SudanSenior religious leaders in south Sudan call on people to vote for independence in next year's referendum.
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United KingdomAn oil-like substance is poured around one of the British Museum's statues by activists urging it to stop its sponsorship by BP.
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SudanReligious leaders in south Sudan have called on people to vote for independence in a referendum to be held January next year.
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Afghanistan, United KingdomDavid Cameron says UK and Afghan troops should continue to work together, after an Afghan soldier killed three British servicemen.
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Iran, United StatesThe US insists that an Iranian nuclear scientist who has turned up in the country is there voluntarily and is free to leave.
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Russia, United Kingdom, United StatesAnna Chapman, one of the Russian spies deported from the United States, is deprived of her British citizenship.
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FranceFrance has moved a step closer to banning women from covering their face with an Islamic veil.
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Pakistan, AustraliaPakistan fight back to restrict Australia to 229-9 on a truncated opening day of the first Test at Lord's.
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Cuba, SpainThe first seven of 52 freed Cuban political prisoners speak of continuing "the struggle" after flying to Spain with their families.
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Netherlands, SpainReferee Howard Webb says he has no regrets over his handling of Sunday's ill-tempered World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in which he handed out one red and 14 yellow cards.
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Cuba, SpainFirst dissidents freed by Cuba arrive in Spain
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United StatesUS chipmaker Intel reports bumper profits for April to June in what it describes as its "best" quarterly results.
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YemenA Yemeni man held at Guantanamo for eight years is sent home after a judge ruled he had no connection to al-Qaeda.
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YemenA Yemeni man held at Guantanamo for eight years is sent home after a judge ruled he had no connection to al-Qaeda.
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United StatesSix New Orleans police officers are charged in connection with an inquiry into the shooting of civilians after Hurricane Katrina.
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NigeriaNigeria's huge state oil firm is insolvent with massive debts, a cabinet minister says - as the firm blames the government.
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United StatesA US appeals court throws out a government policy banning the broadcasting of profanity, ruling the law is unconstitutional.
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AfghanistanAttacks by Afghan soldiers pose Nato problems
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