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JapanA Chihuahua dog named Momo (Peach) is set to join the police force in western Japan after passing a search-and-rescue test.
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Peru, 
United StatesThe US's Yale University has promised to return thousands of archaeological pieces from Machu Picchu back to Peru, the Peruvian president says.
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Ireland, 
LatviaLatvian women lured to Ireland by false promises
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RussiaAn international summit opens in Russia with leaders aiming to agree moves to double the number of tigers in the wild.
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New Zealand, 
United KingdomFears are growing for the safety of 29 men, including two from Scotland, missing following an explosion in a coal mine in New Zealand.
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IrelandThe Irish government is to hold a cabinet meeting later to finalise its four-year-plan to cut its budget deficit.
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United StatesThe American rock singer, songwriter and musician Alice Cooper talks about the strong relationship he has with his mother.
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IndiaAt least seven people have been killed in north-east India after a bomb thought to have been planted by Maoist rebels exploded, Bihar police say.
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SomaliaDetails have emerged of a film in which yacht kidnap victims Paul and Rachel Chandler admit to being "resigned to dying" in Somalia.
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New ZealandThe families of 29 miners trapped in a New Zealand mine after an explosion face many hours more delay as toxic gases prevent rescuers going in.
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ChinaRescue operations are taking place in south-west China to try to reach 28 miners trapped by a flood at a coal pit.
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MalawiTobacco growers in Malawi warn moves by the World Health Organisation to ban some of the product's additives could wreck their livelihoods.
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Aruba, United KingdomEngland batsman Kevin Pietersen says he is ready for the challenge awaiting him from Australian left arm spinner Xavier Doherty ahead of the 2010 Ashes series
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United KingdomFormer England striker Alan Shearer says he is not sure whether England have made any progress under Fabio Capello.
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ChinaA construction worker in China has been rescued after being trapped underwater in an iron pipe for more than three days.
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North Korea, United StatesA nuclear scientist from the US's Stanford University says he was shown a vast new nuclear facility on a recent visit to North Korea.
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RussiaLeaders from the 13 countries where tigers still live in the wild are meeting in Russia to discuss how to keep the species going.
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NetherlandsSingers, painters and TV presenters demonstrate in the Netherlands against government plans to slash arts funding.
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AfghanistanAfghanistan's election watchdog disqualifies 19 candidates over fraud in the September poll - seven of them sitting MPs.
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United KingdomFormer British number one Greg Rusedski believes Andy Murray only needs to improve the mental side of his game to win a first Grand Slam.
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United KingdomBritish number one Andy Murray takes on Robin Soderling in the opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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New ZealandImages of anxious wait to reach trapped New Zealand miners
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HaitiAid agencies in Haiti say an outbreak of cholera has now spread to all parts of the country's second city.
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IsraelPalestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says talks with Israel cannot continue without a 'complete freeze' on settlements, including in East Jerusalem.
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United StatesPresident Obama has asked US officials to investigate less intrusive ways of screening travellers in the debate over airport scanners which show security guards naked images of passengers.
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IraqThe Iraqi parliament reconvenes to get down to business following the election in March.
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ChinaTaiwanese family drama When Love Comes has wins best film at the Golden Horse awards, seen as the Chinese-language Oscars.
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United KingdomAndy Murray beats Robin Soderling 6-2 6-4 in his opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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IsraelTwo Israeli soldiers who used a Palestinian child as a human shield during an offensive in Gaza receive suspended sentences and are demoted.
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GermanyNuremberg war crimes trials exhibition opens
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ChinaCash flows from Indo-Chinese power struggle
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Ireland, 
GreeceThe Republic of Ireland's finance minister has recommended that his country makes a formal application for aid to shore up its finances.
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United KingdomFixtures in Scotland face possible postponement next weekend after Category One referees vote to strike.
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Saudi Arabia, United StatesSaudi Arabia's King Abdullah is to go to the US on Monday for treatment for a herniated back disc and related problems, Saudi officials say.
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IrelandIreland is about to formally apply for an international loan to help keep its banking system afloat.
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United Kingdom, 
SpainWorld number two Roger Federer takes on Spain's David Ferrer in the second match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
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IrelandThe Republic of Ireland and the EU have agreed a financial rescue package, Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen confirms.
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Ireland, United KingdomBritain has offered to make a direct bilateral loan to the Irish Republic as well as contributing to EU and IMF loans, it has been revealed.
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United Kingdom, SpainRoger Federer begins his quest for a fifth end-of-season championship with a straight-sets win over Spain's David Ferrer in London.
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United KingdomThe UK project attempting to make a 1,000mph car says its funding is coming together as it appeals for volunteers to prepare the vehicle's race track.
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New ZealandThere is "every chance" the 29 men missing after Friday's coal mine explosion in New Zealand are still alive, says Prime Minister John Key.
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