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Fracture warning over bone drugs

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 0:24
related countries: United States

US regulators warn that drugs used to protect brittle bones may actually increase the risk of fracture in rare cases.
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New aftershock hits Christchurch

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 0:50
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Christchurch

A strong aftershock near the New Zealand city of Christchurch cuts power and phone services, six weeks after a major earthquake.
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Israeli PM wants to change oath

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 0:58
related countries: Israel

Israel's PM says he wants to include Jews in a bill that so far requires only non-Jews to swear loyalty to the country as a Jewish state.
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Blow for India's $12bn steel deal

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 4:22
related countries: India, North Korea

An Indian government panel recommends that environmental clearances for a steel plant to be built by South Korean company Posco be scrapped.
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German rail eyes Channel Tunnel

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 5:00
related countries: Germany, United Kingdom
related places: London

Germany's rail company Deutsche Bahn brings trains to London to put its case for Channel Tunnel route access.
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Tense Burma stand-off with rebels

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 5:25
related countries: Burma

The Kachin Independence Army in northern Burma says it is involved in a tense stand-off with the Burmese army.
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Melbourne Cup jockey found dead

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 6:33
related countries: Aruba

Leading Australian jockey Stathi Katsidis is found dead at his Brisbane home a fortnight before he was due to ride in the Melbourne Cup.
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Japanese economy 'at standstill'

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 7:01
related countries: Japan

The Japanese government lowers its expectations for Japan's economy for the first time in nearly two years.
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Africa's next nation?

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 7:03
related countries: Sudan

Will south Sudan independence vote mean war or peace?
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Bodies recovered from China mine

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 7:27
related countries: China
related places: Henan

Chinese rescuers in Henan province recover the bodies of the last five trapped miners, as the final death toll is confirmed as 37, state media say.
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Australian toads evolving into 'super-invaders'

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 7:48
related countries: Aruba, Australia

Scientists have identified a "runaway evolutionary effect" that could be speeding up the cane toad invasion in Australia.
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Bosnia restores Jolie film permit

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 7:54
related countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Actress Angelina Jolie has won back a permit to film her directorial debut in Bosnia, her producer says.
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Kashmiri separatist leader held

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 8:33
related countries: India

Police in Indian-administered Kashmir arrest a prominent separatist leader who they say has been responsible for the recent protests against Indian rule in the valley.
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Mexico seizes big marijuana stash

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 8:38
related countries: United States, Mexico
related places: Tijuana

Mexican army and police seize 105 tonnes of marijuana in Tijuana, on the border with the US - by far the biggest haul for years.
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Niger junta head sacks spy chief

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 8:52
related countries: Niger

The military ruler in Niger sacks his intelligence chief following the arrest of several junta members accused of plotting a coup.
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Antebellum up for country prizes

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 9:03
related countries: United States

Lady Antebellum and Easton Corbin lead the nominations for the inaugural American Country Awards
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Political row hits Japan airlines

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 9:18
related countries: Japan, China

Japan's two largest airlines say passengers have cancelled 11,000 trips on China flights as tensions between the two countries escalate.
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Cowell signs three-year ITV deal

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 9:48
related countries: United Kingdom

Simon Cowell signs a deal with ITV which will see the X Factor and Britain's Got Talent return for the next three years.
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No job, little money

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 9:55
related countries: Chile

Why the Chile miners who escaped rockfall feel far from lucky
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Typhoon Megi heads towards China

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 9:55
related countries: Philippines, China

At least 10 people have been killed in the Philippines as Typhoon Megi heads west and north into China.
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Author in Mumbai censorship row

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 10:08
related countries: India
related places: Mumbai

Celebrated Indian-born author Rohinton Mistry labels the withdrawal of his book by Mumbai University "a sorry spectacle of book-burning".
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Gibson 'lands cameo' in Hangover

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 10:17
related countries: United States

Hollywood actor Mel Gibson lands a cameo role as a tattoo artist in the Hangover sequel, according to US reports.
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Sharon coma sculpture on display

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 11:23
related countries: Israel
related places: Tel Aviv

A life-size sculpture of former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon, which appears to breathe, is to go on display at a Tel Aviv art gallery.
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ICC to proceed with Bemba trial

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 11:26
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
related places: Bemba

The International Criminal Court agrees to pursue the war crimes trial of DR Congo's former Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba, dismissing an appeal.
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Crumbling legacy

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 11:40
related countries: Egypt
related places: Cairo

Cairo's architectural gems suffer disrepair and neglect
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France starts to tap oil reserves

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 12:12
related countries: France

France has begun to tap its emergency fuel reserves, the International Energy Agency says, as a blockade of the country's 12 oil refineries hits fuel supplies.
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France hit by new pension strikes

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 13:13
related countries: France

Marchers mass as France sees a sixth national day of protests and strikes over plans to reform the country's pension system.
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Ponting captaincy backed by Warne

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 13:16
related countries: India, Australia

Shane Warne backs Australia captain Ricky Ponting ahead of the Ashes, despite criticising his tactics during last week's loss to India.
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Alpine climb to star in 2011 Tour

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 13:18
related countries: France

The Tour de France will mark 100 years since the race first went over the Col du Galibier by visiting the legendary Alpine climb twice in 2011.
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Rooney wants to leave - Ferguson

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 13:21
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Chelsea

A "dumbfounded" Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that striker Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United.
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Housing budget 'to be cut by 50%'

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 13:39
related countries: United Kingdom

The social housing budget in England is to be cut by more than 50% with council housing "for life" phased out, the BBC understands.
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S Lanka rejects 'atrocity' photos

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 13:59
related countries: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's foreign minister casts doubt on newly released photos that are said to show a massacre of Tamils during the country's civil war.
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China makes surprise rate rise

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 14:36
related countries: China

China raises interest rates for the first time since 2007, as it tries to rein in inflation and dampen its real estate market.
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Russia mulls missile shield offer

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 14:44
related countries: France, Russia, Germany

President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia is considering proposals to co-operate on a US-led missile defence shield in Europe.
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Death in Room 312

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 14:51
related countries: Saudi Arabia

How murder exposed Saudi prince's life in the closet
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France gets EU reprieve on Roma

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 15:06
related countries: France
related places: Eu

The European Commission drops its threat of legal action against France over expulsions of Roma (Gypsies).
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Google in breach of privacy law

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 15:14
related countries: Canada

The Canadian privacy commissioner finds that Google contravened privacy law by collecting personal data via its Street View service
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Ethiopia 'swapped aid for votes'

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 15:32
related countries: Ethiopia

Ethiopia's government has been withholding foreign aid from opposition supporters, Human Rights Watch says in a report.
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Live - Tuesday football

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 15:35
related countries: Russia

Arsenal face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League and there is a full programme in the Championship, after Chelsea beat Spartak Moscow at the start of a busy night of football.
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Iran says jets being refused fuel

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 15:41
related countries: Iran

Iran says that some Western companies are refusing to refuel its planes, an act it says is illegal under international law.
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JetBlue air steward pleads guilty

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 15:51
related countries: United States

A US flight attendant who caused a media frenzy by quitting his job and leaving a plane using an emergency slide pleads guilty to attempted criminal mischief.
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Gunmen attack Chechen parliament

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 16:06
related countries: Russia
related places: Chechen

At least six people are dead and 17 injured after militants attack parliament in the Russian republic of Chechnya.
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Delhi Games contractors tax raids

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 16:06
related countries: India

More than 200 tax investigators in India search the offices of contractors involved in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games, as political warfare erupts over the corruption claims surrounding the event.
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Prince guilty of servant's murder

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 16:14
related countries: Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
related places: London

A Saudi prince is found guilty of murdering his servant who was found beaten and strangled at a London hotel.
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Language call to Germany's Turks

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 17:02
related countries: Germany

Germany's president urges Turks living in Germany to learn German better in order to integrate better.
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Justice denied

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 17:16
related countries: Sri Lanka

Murdered Sri Lankan journalist's family seek answers
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Spartak Moscow 0-2 Chelsea

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 18:19
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Chelsea all but seal their place in the next round with a ruthless Champions League display on a plastic pitch in freezing Moscow.
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Accused Kenyan minister suspended

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 18:25
related countries: Kenya

Kenya's president suspends Higher Education Minister William Ruto, after a court rules he must stand trial over corruption allegations.
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Shots damage US Pentagon building

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 18:53
related countries: United States

Shots were fired at the Pentagon, hitting the US defence department headquarters and causing minor damage, officials say.
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Clashes during protests in France

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 19:00
related countries: France

More than one million people protest across France in a sixth national day of action against planned pension reforms, officials say.
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Cameron unveils armed forces cuts

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 19:08
related countries: United Kingdom

Harrier jump jets, HMS Ark Royal and planned Nimrod spy planes have been axed in the defence review and 42,000 jobs will go by 2015.
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Gunmen kill 25 in Pakistani city

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 19:48
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Karachi

At least 25 people are killed and dozens injured in attacks by gunmen in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, police say.
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Ronaldo leads Real past AC Milan

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 20:39
related countries: Spain
related places: Real

Real Madrid move to the brink of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League after comfortably beating AC Milan at the Bernabeu.
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French strikers step up pressure

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 20:41
related countries: France

More than one million people protest across France in a sixth national day of action against planned pension reforms, officials say.
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Bank shares lead Wall Street fall

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 20:56
related countries: United States
related places: Wall Street, America

US stocks close lower as bank shares fall on fears that Bank of America may be forced to buy back billions of dollars of mortgages.
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Bank of America makes $7.3bn loss

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 21:14
related countries: United States
related places: America, Bank

A one-off charge leaves Bank of America - the US's biggest bank - with a hefty loss for the third quarter of the year.
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Rome pair ask for 'most expensive ring' and steal it

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 21:20
related countries: Italy
related places: Rome

Well-dressed men steal $700,000 diamond ring from the Cartier shop in Rome, police say.
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Hariri probe team in test blast

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 21:48
related countries: Lebanon

UN investigators probing the killing of Lebanese leader Rafik Hariri carry out a controlled explosion, but deny it was a reconstruction.
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Man jailed for Dallas bomb plot

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 21:58
related countries: Jordan, United States
related places: Dallas

A US court sentences a Jordanian man to 24 years in prison for trying to blow up a skyscraper in Dallas.
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Lady Thatcher treated in hospital

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 22:32
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher is admitted to hospital in London for an infection to be treated.
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Guinea moves to halt poll clashes

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 23:24
related countries: Guinea
related places: Conakry

Guinea's military rulers replace the election commission head, after deadly clashes five days before a presidential run-off.
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Etna mapped by radar satellites

Tuesday 19th of October 2010, 23:43
related countries: Italy, Germany

Two German radar satellites flying in tight formation above the Earth have returned their first combined images, including a 3D view of Italy's Mt Etna.
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