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Israel insists that an Irish ship approaching Gaza laden with aid will not be allowed to break its blockade of the territory.
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An indigenous group in rural Bolivia hands over the bodies of four policemen lynched 12 days ago.
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Burma is working to develop a nuclear weapon, a Burmese army defector claims in a documentary film.
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A US soldier is charged with three counts of premeditated murder and one count of assault in the deaths of three Afghan civilians.
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President Obama says it is too early to be optimistic over oil spill progress, as he pays a third visit to the US Gulf coast.
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More than 116 people die in a fire in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, with others feared trapped in buildings.
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A 14-year-old girl from the US state of Ohio wins the country's coveted annual National Spelling Bee championship.
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Two soldiers from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment have been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
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Israel's military says it will board an Irish-owned aid ship trying to break the blockade of Gaza if it does not change course.
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Manager Fabio Capello says England have been "cursed" by bad luck after captain Rio Ferdinand's injury-enforced departure from their World Cup squad.
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Japan's new Prime Minister Naoto Kan is to choose Yoshihiko Noda as his next finance minister, Kyodo news agency reports.
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England bowl out Bangladesh for 216 despite Tamim Iqbal's century to lead by 203 on first innings at Old Trafford.
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A group of campaigners detained for attempting to sail an aid ship to Gaza in defiance of Israel's blockade have been deported. What is your reaction?
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Turkey has warned it may reduce economic and defence ties with Israel, but Jonathan Head wonders whether destroying the relationship would be the best thing for Turkey.
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The US State Department has been left red-cheeked after sending birthday greetings to the Queen a week early.
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Francesca Schiavone becomes the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title after a brilliant 6-4 7-6 win over Sam Stosur at Roland Garros.
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President Obama promises to help residents affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, as he faces criticism over the crisis.
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Francesca Schiavone beats Australia's Sam Stosur in the French Open final to become the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.
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BA says more cabin crew than expected have crossed picket lines during the latest strike and turned up for work.
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Four-time champion Rafael Nadal insists revenge is not on his mind as he prepares to take on his 2009 conqueror Robin Soderling in the French Open final on Sunday.
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Tamim Iqbal hits 108 but Bangladesh are bowled out for 216, 203 runs behind England, on day two of the second Test at Old Trafford.
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French Open champion Francesca Schiavone says believing in herself was the key to her stunning French Open win.
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Pakistan announces a 17% increase in defence spending in the coming year as it battles to combat Islamic militants.
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New captain Steven Gerrard says England will be fully prepared for their first World Cup match despite the loss of Rio Ferdinand.
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An aid ship boarded by Israeli forces while trying to break the blockade of Gaza arrives in the Israeli port of Ashdod.
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