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No assault charge for ex-VP Gore

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 0:11
related countries: United States
related places: Oregon

Former US Vice President Al Gore will not face charges over claims he assaulted a masseuse in an Oregon hotel room in 2006.
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No assault charge for ex-VP Gore

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 0:11
related countries: United States
related places: Oregon

Former US Vice President Al Gore will not face charges over claims he assaulted a masseuse in an Oregon hotel room in 2006.
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China mine explosion 'kills 15'

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 2:48
related countries: China

At least 15 people die at a mine in northern China, as a suspected explosives store blows up.
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China mine explosion 'kills 15'

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 2:48
related countries: China

At least 15 people die at a mine in northern China, as a suspected explosives store blows up.
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Mexico makes giant sandwich

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 3:11
related countries: Mexico

Workers from Mexico City restsurants make a 48m-long sandwich in what has become an annual event.
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Mexico makes giant sandwich

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 3:11
related countries: Mexico

Workers from Mexico City restsurants make a 48m-long sandwich in what has become an annual event.
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Everglades on Unesco danger list

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:00
related countries: Madagascar

A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar's tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
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Everglades on Unesco danger list

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:00
related countries: Madagascar

A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar's tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
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Change call after Australia fires

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:26
related countries: Australia

A report into Australia's worst bushfires, in 2009, recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.
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Change call after Australia fires

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:26
related countries: Australia

A report into Australia's worst bushfires, in 2009, recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.
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Crime challenge

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:38
related countries: Colombia

Urban violence a test for Colombia's next leader
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Crime challenge

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:38
related countries: Colombia

Urban violence a test for Colombia's next leader
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Argentina celebrates first gay weddings

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:40
related countries: Argentina

The first gay weddings have taken place in Argentina after the implementation of a law approved by parliament earlier this month.
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Argentina celebrates first gay weddings

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 4:40
related countries: Argentina

The first gay weddings have taken place in Argentina after the implementation of a law approved by parliament earlier this month.
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Deaths rise amid Pakistan flooding

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 5:15
related countries: Pakistan

Floods caused by heavy monsoon rain kill more than 400 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan, washing away whole villages, roads and bridges.
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Deaths rise amid Pakistan flooding

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 5:15
related countries: Pakistan

Floods caused by heavy monsoon rain kill more than 400 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan, washing away whole villages, roads and bridges.
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Australia bushfires: What went wrong?

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 6:03
related countries: Seychelles, Australia
related places: Victoria

A report into the bushfires that tore across Victoria, Australia, in early 2009 has called for sweeping changes to the way the authorities respond to natural disasters.
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Australia bushfires: What went wrong?

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 6:03
related countries: Seychelles, Australia
related places: Victoria

A report into the bushfires that tore across Victoria, Australia, in early 2009 has called for sweeping changes to the way the authorities respond to natural disasters.
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Excitement ahead of Clinton wedding

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 6:21
related countries: United States
related places: Clinton

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony.
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Excitement ahead of Clinton wedding

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 6:21
related countries: United States
related places: Clinton

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony.
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Scratching the surface

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 6:42
related countries: Afghanistan

Why so few people get under the skin of Afghanistan
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Scratching the surface

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 6:42
related countries: Afghanistan

Why so few people get under the skin of Afghanistan
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Sharapova reaches Stanford semi

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 8:27
related countries: Russia

Maria Sharapova defeats fellow Russian Elean Dementieva 6-4 2-6 6-3 at the Stanford Classic in California to set up a semi-final against Agnieszka Radwanska.
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Sharapova reaches Stanford semi

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 8:27
related countries: Russia

Maria Sharapova defeats fellow Russian Elean Dementieva 6-4 2-6 6-3 at the Stanford Classic in California to set up a semi-final against Agnieszka Radwanska.
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England friendly angers Redknapp

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 8:38
related countries: Hungary, United Kingdom

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp lambasts the timing of England's forthcoming friendly against Hungary.
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Live - England v Pakistan

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 9:28
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

England take their lead past 300 after tea on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
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Live - England v Pakistan

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 9:28
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

England take three Pakistan wickets after setting the tourists a record 435 to win on day three of the first Test at Trent Bridge.
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Live - Hungarian GP qualifying

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:15
related countries: Hong Kong

The Red Bulls go into qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix as firm favourites ahead of Ferrari for pole position, with McLaren struggling for pace in Budapest.
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Live - Hungarian GP qualifying

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:15
related countries: Hong Kong

The Red Bulls go into qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix as firm favourites ahead of Ferrari for pole position, with McLaren struggling for pace in Budapest.
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Pakistan protest over PM comments

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:23
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

Pakistani intelligence officials cancel a visit to Britain in protest at comments made by David Cameron about Pakistan's alleged links to terror.
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Pakistan protest over PM comments

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:23
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

Pakistani intelligence officials cancel a visit to Britain in protest at comments made by David Cameron about Pakistan's alleged links to terror.
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Beyond Auschwitz

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:24
related countries: Poland

Polish town's struggle to emerge from shadow of Nazi horror
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Beyond Auschwitz

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:24
related countries: Poland

Polish town's struggle to emerge from shadow of Nazi horror
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Must try harder

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:33
related countries: France

Why French schools get poor marks for sparkle and fun
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Must try harder

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:33
related countries: France

Why French schools get poor marks for sparkle and fun
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Pakistan crash 'black box' found

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:48
related countries: Pakistan

Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say.
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Pakistan crash 'black box' found

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 10:48
related countries: Pakistan

Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say.
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Hamas fighter dies in air strikes

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 11:37
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip

A Hamas militant is killed and several people hurt in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit the Israeli city of Ashkelon.
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Hamas fighter dies in air strikes

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 11:37
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip

A Hamas militant is killed and several people hurt in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit the Israeli city of Ashkelon.
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UN voices Pakistan flood fears

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 12:54
related countries: Pakistan

At least one million people in north-west Pakistan have been affected by the country's worst monsoon floods in living memory, the UN has said.
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UN voices Pakistan flood fears

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 12:54
related countries: Pakistan

At least one million people in north-west Pakistan have been affected by the country's worst monsoon floods in living memory, the UN has said.
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Giant hailstone breaks US record

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 13:10
related countries: United States

A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA.
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Giant hailstone breaks US record

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 13:10
related countries: United States

A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA.
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Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 13:10
related countries: Hong Kong

Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.
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Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 13:10
related countries: Hong Kong

Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.
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'Progress' in new Afghan mission

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 13:34
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

British forces are said to be consolidating their hold on ground seized in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
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'Progress' in new Afghan mission

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 13:34
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

British forces are said to be consolidating their hold on ground seized in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
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Russia mobilises as fires burn on

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 14:33
related countries: Russia

Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.
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Russia mobilises as fires burn on

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 14:33
related countries: Russia

Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.
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UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 15:13
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
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UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 15:13
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
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Live - European Championships day five

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 16:01
related countries: United Kingdom

Britain's Jessica Ennis becomes European heptathlon champion, Dai Greene wins 400m hurdles gold, while Michael Rimmer and Rhys Williams take silver in Barcelona.
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Live - European Championships day five

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 16:01
related countries: United Kingdom

Britain's Jessica Ennis becomes European heptathlon champion, Mo Farah makes it a long-distance double and Dai Greene wins 400m hurdles gold in Barcelona.
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Hamilton defiant on title hopes

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 17:09
related countries: Bermuda

Lewis Hamilton believes his title challenge is not slipping away despite McLaren falling further behind championship rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.
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Hamilton defiant on title hopes

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 17:09
related countries: Bermuda

Lewis Hamilton believes his title challenge is not slipping away despite McLaren falling further behind championship rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.
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More civilian deaths in Kashmir

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 17:24
related countries: India

At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.
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More civilian deaths in Kashmir

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 17:24
related countries: India

At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.
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Germany mourns Love Parade dead

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 17:55
related countries: Germany

Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.
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Germany mourns Love Parade dead

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 17:55
related countries: Germany

Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.
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Pakistan plays down Cameron row

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 18:29
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
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Pakistan plays down Cameron row

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 18:29
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
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Prior guides England towards win

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 18:53
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

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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Prior guides England towards win

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 18:53
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

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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Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 19:16
related countries: 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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Opposition figures held in Moscow

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 19:20
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
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Opposition figures held in Moscow

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 19:20
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
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Bogota denies Venezuela war plan

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 19:21
related countries: Colombia, Venezuela
related places: Caracas

The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".
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Bogota denies Venezuela war plan

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 19:21
related countries: Colombia, Venezuela
related places: Caracas

The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".
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Prior revels in England pressure

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 21:09
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

Matt Prior says the pressure he faced at Trent Bridge spurred him on to a century that put England on the brink of victory against Pakistan.
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Prior revels in England pressure

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 21:09
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

Matt Prior says the pressure he faced at Trent Bridge spurred him on to a century that put England on the brink of victory against Pakistan.
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Kidnapped Mexico cameramen free

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 21:36
related countries: Mexico
related places: Durango

Police in Mexico say they have freed two of the four journalists kidnapped in Durango last Monday.
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Kidnapped Mexico cameramen free

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 21:36
related countries: Mexico
related places: Durango

Police in Mexico say they have freed two of the four journalists kidnapped in Durango last Monday.
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North-west Pakistan 'a massive lake'

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 22:18
related countries: Pakistan

Lyse Doucet has travelled to north-west Pakistan, where the worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million more.
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North-west Pakistan 'a massive lake'

Saturday 31st of July 2010, 22:18
related countries: Pakistan

Lyse Doucet has travelled to north-west Pakistan, where the worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million more.
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