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Iceland vote sends former PM to court
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 1:15related countries:
IcelandIceland's former Prime Minister Geir Haarde has been referred to a special court, in a move that could make him the first world leader to be charged in connection with the global financial crisis.
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Carter resting after falling ill
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 1:17related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Ohio, Cleveland
Former US President Jimmy Carter will spend the night in hospital after taking ill with an upset stomach on a flight to Cleveland, aides say.
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For the chop?
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 1:19related countries:
Nepal, 
IndiaDemand from India is stripping the forests of Nepal
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EU mulls suing France over Roma
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 1:20related countries:
France, 
Romania, 
Bulgariarelated places: Roma
The European Commission is due to decide whether to take legal action against France over its expulsion of thousands of Romanian and Bulgarian Roma (Gypsy) migrants.
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UK defeated in Iraq - US general
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 1:21related countries:
Iraq, 
United Kingdom, United StatesThe British army suffered defeat in Iraq when it pulled out of Basra in 2007, a senior American general claims.
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Chilean miners' rescue optimistic
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 2:38related countries:
ChileThe 33 miners trapped far below the surface in Chile for nearly two months, could be out sooner than thought.
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Landslide buries 30 in Colombia
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 4:17related countries:
ColombiaRescuers in Colombia say there is little chance of finding survivors after a massive landslide that buried as many as 30 people.
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Mexico landslide engulfs houses
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 4:20related countries:
Mexicorelated places: Oaxaca
A landslide triggered by heavy rain hits a town in southern Mexico, engulfing a number of houses, officials say.
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Soldier killed in Afghan attack
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 5:29related countries:
AfghanistanA foreign soldier is killed in an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan, Nato says.
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BA signs American Airlines tie-up
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 6:36related countries:
United Kingdom, United Statesrelated places: Iberia
British Airways signs a transatlantic tie-up with American Airlines and Iberia worth a combined $7bn (£4.4bn) a year.
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Key posts for N Korea head's son
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 6:55related countries:
North KoreaThe youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is awarded two key party posts, in a move seen as part of a gradual transfer of power.
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Japan confidence up despite yen
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 7:05related countries:
JapanJapanese business confidence continues to rise, despite the strong yen, but is expected to turn gloomy again, a survey says.
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Mexico mudslide toll scaled back
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 7:39related countries:
MexicoA mudslide in a remote mountainous region of Mexico proves less disastrous than first feared as officials say 11 people rather than hundreds are missing.
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Kid Cudi admits drugs possession
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 7:56related countries:
United StatesUS rapper Kid Cudi is sentenced to two days' community service after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine.
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Canadian brothel ban overturned
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 8:14related countries:
CanadaLaws in Canada banning brothels, soliciting and pimping are unconstitutional, an Ontario judge rules, in a case which could set a national precedent.
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BMW to provide new Saab engines
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 8:15related countries:
Sweden, 
Germanyrelated places: Spyker
BMW and Saab-owner Spyker announce that the German firm will provide engines for the Swedish cars from 2012 onwards.
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Royal role
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 8:20related countries:
NigeriaNigeria's traditional leaders still play an important role
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Horse rescued from Chile mine
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 8:29related countries:
ChileA horse has been rescued after falling down a mine and becoming lodged in a crevice, not far from where 33 miners are currently trapped in Chile.
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Senators examine bomber's release
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 8:50related countries:
United Kingdom, United Statesrelated places: Lockerbie
A US Senate committee hearing is to examine the Lockerbie bomber's release from a Scottish jail last year.
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Teenager jailed for dumping baby
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 9:50related countries:
MalaysiaA Malaysian teenager has been jailed for two years for dumping his newborn baby in a bin, as the authorities crack down on the practice.
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Nigerian kidnap town shuts down
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 10:13related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Aba
Schools and businesses are refusing to open in the Nigerian town of Aba, fearing another attack after 15 children were kidnapped.
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Modi loses Indian cricket posts
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 10:33related countries:
IndiaFormer Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi is removed from all involvement in Indian cricket.
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Salman Butt to contest suspension
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 10:47related countries:
PakistanPakistan Test captain Salman Butt asks the International Cricket Council to lift his suspension, imposed over spot-fixing claims.
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Flashpoint
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 10:49related countries:
Indiarelated places: Ayodhya
Has the Indian town of Ayodhya moved on after the riots of 1992?
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Switching sides
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 11:02related countries:
IraqIraqi militia leaders on why they turned on al-Qaeda
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Irish debt yields hit new record
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 11:21related countries:
IrelandThe cost of servicing Irish debt has hit a new record, despite data showing the first fall in unemployment since February.
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BP forms new unit to boost safety
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 11:57related countries:
MexicoBP forms a new unit with "sweeping powers" to oversee safety across the company following the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
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Fears over Sri Lanka nuclear plan
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 12:13related countries:
Sri LankaEnvironmentalists in Sri Lanka express concern over government plans to build a nuclear power plant by 2025.
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Nobel winner in Israeli custody
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 12:15related countries:
Israelrelated places: Tel Aviv
The Nobel peace laureate Mairead Maguire faces deportation from Israel after being arrested at an airport in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening.
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Mini power steering probed in US
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 12:31related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Oxford
Mini Cooper cars built in Oxford are being investigated by the US authorities after complaints about problems with the power steering.
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India launches national ID scheme
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 12:31related countries:
IndiaIndia launches an ambitious national identity scheme which will log details of its population of more than one billion people on a central database.
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EU lays out new debt punishments
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 13:43related countries:
United KingdomThe European Commission unveils new rules that will punish EU states that break budgetary rules, including the UK.
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Danger warning over military cuts
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 13:47related countries:
United KingdomThe defence secretary warns the prime minister that draconian cuts to the armed forces while the UK is at war will result in "grave consequences".
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McIlroy 'may face Woods backlash'
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 13:49related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Friday, Woods
US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin believes Rory McIlroy could come to regret his comments about Tiger Woods when the competition starts on Friday.
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US billionaires host China dinner
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 14:19related countries:
United States, 
Chinarelated places: Beijing
US billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett host a dinner in Beijing for some of China's richest people, sparking debate about Chinese philanthropy.
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EU gives France warning on Roma
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 14:33related countries:
France, Romania, BulgariaThe European Commission threatens France with action over its expulsion of Romanian and Bulgarian Roma (Gypsy) migrants.
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Spain holds US 'al-Qaeda funder'
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 14:52related countries:
United States, 
Algeria, 
SpainSpain detains and American of Algerian origin for sending thousands of dollars to al-Qaeda's North African offshoot.
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French budget aims to cut deficit
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 14:54related countries:
FranceFrance will make spending cuts and increase taxes but also hopes for stronger-than-forecast economic growth to balance its books.
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Carter remains in Ohio hospital
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 15:01related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Ohio, Cleveland
Former US President Jimmy Carter remains in hospital for further observation after falling ill with an upset stomach on a flight to Cleveland.
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Pirates hijack ship off Tanzania
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 15:21related countries:
Somalia, India, 
TanzaniaSomali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship with 15 Indian crew off the coast of Tanzania, a maritime watchdog said.
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In pictures
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 15:26related countries:
Mexicorelated places: Oaxaca
Aftermath of landslide that hit a town in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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'Ruling North Korea is a family business'
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 15:27related countries:
North KoreaThe youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been appointed to two key party posts, in a move widely seen as part of a gradual transfer of power.
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Sacked Moscow mayor 'may appeal'
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 15:39related countries:
Russiarelated places: Moscow
The sacked long-time mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov, may appeal against his dismissal by President Dmitry Medvedev, a friend says.
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Al-Qaeda terrorism plot uncovered
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 16:05related countries:
Germany, United KingdomWestern intelligence agencies track a significant al-Qaeda plot to carry out commando-style raids on cities in the UK, France and Germany.
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Biometric bafflement
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 16:11related countries:
IndiaIndia launches ID cards, but many have no idea what they’re for
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European cities hit by protests
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 16:35related countries:
Belgiumrelated places: Brussels
Tens of thousands of protesters from around Europe have been marching across Brussels in a protest against spending cuts by some EU governments.
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Dutch coalition deal step closer
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 16:43related countries:
NetherlandsDutch conservative parties move closer to a coalition deal involving the support of the far-right party of Geert Wilders.
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S Asia rivals spar over Kashmir
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 16:50related countries:
IndiaIndia sharply criticises remarks made by Pakistan's foreign minister in relation to the conflict in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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West End move for Royal Court hit
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 16:58related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: West End, London
Hit satire Clybourne Park, which has enjoyed sell-out success at London's Royal Court, is to transfer to the West End next year.
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Syria teachers fired for beatings
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 17:24related countries:
SyriaTwo Syrian teachers are banned from working with children after a Facebook group posted a video of them abusing young students.
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Ballesteros inspires Europe team
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 17:33related countries:
SpainEurope's Ryder Cup team receive a motivating phone call from Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros ahead of the contest at Celtic Manor.
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Tension in White House - Woodward
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 17:36related countries:
United Kingdom, United Statesrelated places: White House
In an exclusive UK interview, US investigative journalist Bob Woodward tells Newsnight there is a 'lot of tension' between the US military and the White House.
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Nigeria 'sex slaves' held in Mali
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 17:41related countries:
Nigeria, 
MaliThousands of women and girls are being forced to work as prostitutes in brothels in Mali, say Nigerian officials.
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Chile mine rescue hopes raised
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 17:49related countries:
ChileMiners trapped underground in Chile could be out by mid-October, engineers say, as drilling efforts make a rapid advance.
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US and China resume military ties
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 18:01related countries:
United States, ChinaThe United States and China are to resume military contacts after a hiatus of more than six months.
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Zeta Jones tees off Ryder gala
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 18:40related countries:
United KingdomGolf fan Catherine Zeta Jones is presiding over the official concert celebrating the 2010 Ryder Cup being played in Wales.
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Ijaz Butt retracts 'fixing' claim
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 19:30related countries:
Pakistan, United KingdomPakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt retracts allegations that England players were suspected of fixing a one-day match.
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European cities hit by protests
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 19:55related countries:
Belgiumrelated places: Brussels
Tens of thousands take to the streets of Brussels and other European cities in a day of protests against austerity measures, as a general strike grips Spain.
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Berlusconi wins confidence vote
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 19:58related countries:
ItalyItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wins a vote of confidence in his government after making a plea for national unity.
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Canada to oppose sex trade ruling
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 20:21related countries:
CanadaThe Canadian government will appeal against an Ontario court ruling overturning bans on pimping, soliciting and brothels, officials say.
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Israel 'Tasered' Jewish activist
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 20:22related countries:
IsraelJewish activists who sought to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza say they were treated harshly when Israeli forces seized their vessel.
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Locust plague hits Australian crops
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 20:53related countries:
ArubaNew South Wales is experiencing its worst locust plague on over 30 years, dashing hopes for a bumper crop.
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US sanctions on Iranian officials
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 21:04related countries:
Iran, United StatesUS President Barack Obama orders unprecedented sanctions against eight senior Iranian officials for "sustained and severe violations of human rights".
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Lotus unveils five new sportscars
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 21:15related countries:
France, United Kingdomrelated places: Paris
UK-based Lotus reveals details about five new sportscars ahead of their unveiling at the Paris motor show on Thursday.
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Eto'o hits hat-trick in Inter win
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 21:49related countries:
Russia, SpainSamuel Eto'o scores a hat-trick as holder Inter thrash Werder Bremen, while Barcelona are held to a draw at Rubin Kazan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Sudan delays voters' registration
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 22:05related countries:
SudanSudan postpones the registration of voters for January's referendum on secession for the south until November.
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Deadly storm Nicole hits Jamaica
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 22:37related countries:
JamaicaAt least two people are killed and some 12 others are missing after Tropical Storm Nicole triggers flash flooding in Jamaica, officials say.
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John Simpson on N Korea congress
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 22:49related countries:
North Korearelated places: Pyongyang
The ruling Workers' Party in North Korea has held its first party congress for 30 years, but events in Pyongyang have been shrouded in secrecy.
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Lloyds tops bank complaints list
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 23:03related countries:
United KingdomA new list of banks facing the highest number of complaints from UK customers is topped by Lloyds Banking Group.
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Sarah Shourd on Iran prison ordeal
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 23:17related countries:
Iran, United Statesrelated places: Tehran
American captive Sarah Shourd talks to Matt Frei about being held in prison in Tehran
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Gang battle in Venezuela prison
Wednesday 29th of September 2010, 23:22related countries:
VenezuelaAt least 10 Venezuelan prisoners die as rival criminal gangs use guns and grenades in a battle for control of a jail.
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