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Algerian leader promises reform

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 0:29
related countries: Algeria Algeria

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika says the constitution will be amended to "strengthen democracy", following months of protests.
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Brazil gunman's motives revealed

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 1:05
related countries: Botswana Botswana

The Brazilian gunman who murdered 12 schoolchildren in Rio last week before killing himself was seeking revenge for bullying, messages he left reveal.
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Live - Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 2:27
related countries: China China

Sebastian Vettel will start on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix, with team-mate Mark Webber only 18th, and the McLarens of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton second and third.
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Jail for US Iraqi daughter killer

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 3:02
related countries: Iraq Iraq, United States United States
related places: Arizona

An Iraqi immigrant is sentenced to 34 years and six months in prison in Arizona for killing his daughter because she had become too Westernised.
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VIDEO: Deadly tornados sweep through US

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 3:56
related countries: United States United States
related places: Oklahoma, Arkansas

Pictures have emerged of a deadly storm that swept through the southern US states of Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Vettel beats Button to China pole

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 8:08
related countries: Bermuda Bermuda, China China

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel sets a scintillating lap to beat McLaren's Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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VIDEO: Cluster bombs used in Libya, say reports

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 8:10
related countries: Libya Libya

Pro-government forces in Libya have been accused by a human rights campaign group of using cluster bombs, which are banned by more than 100 countries.
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Councils cut back on social care

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 9:05
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The number of councils in England cutting back on free adult social care has increased by 13% this year, a survey suggests.
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A last hurrah

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 9:58
related countries: Cuba Cuba

Cuba's communist rulers gather as the island waits for real change
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M1 closure affecting sports fans

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 10:44
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

The M1 is to remain closed between junctions one and four for several more hours as thousands of people head to London for weekend sporting events.
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Pamper and protect

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 11:00
related countries: France France

A holistic rejuvenation for French spa towns
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Harmonious discord

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 11:00
related countries: United States United States

Standing ovation on return of cash-strapped US orchestra after strike
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Just a mirage

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 11:01
related countries: Bahrain Bahrain

Tensions in Bahrain destroying the tranquillity it once knew
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Lib Dems protect services - Clegg

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 11:38
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Nick Clegg uses a campaign rally for England's local elections to praise the achievements of the coalition government and launch an attack on Labour.
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Gaddafi 'launching cluster bombs'

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 12:07
related countries: Libya Libya

Pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya are accused by human rights campaigners of using cluster bombs, banned by more than 100 countries.
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Nigeria politician remanded in UK

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 12:48
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

One of Nigeria's most influential and wealthy politicians, James Ibori, is remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates in London charged with money laundering and fraud.
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Egypt dissolves Mubarak's party

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 13:06
related countries: Egypt Egypt

The former ruling party of Egypt's ousted President Hosni Mubarak will be dissolved and its assets handed to the government, a court rules.
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VIDEO: Col Gaddafi 'uses cluster bombs'

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 13:37
related countries: Libya Libya

Colonel Gaddafi's forces in Libya have been accused of using cluster bombs, which are banned by more than 100 countries.
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Pakistani PM meets Hamid Karzai

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 14:28
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, Pakistan Pakistan
related places: Kabul

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani holds talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in which the leaders pledge to boost joint peace efforts with the Taliban.
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Serb protesters mass in Belgrade

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 14:33
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Belgrade

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters rally in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, demanding early elections.
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VIDEO: Afghan suicide bomber kills ten

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 15:24
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Five foreign and five Afghan troops have died in a suicide attack at a military base in eastern Afghanistan.
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VIDEO: Putin displays prowess on ice

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 15:47
related countries: Russia Russia

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has shown of his latest talent: ice hockey
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American takes control of AS Roma

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 17:24
related countries: Italy Italy, United States United States

Roma become the first major Italian team to have foreign ownership after a group of American investors sign a deal to buy the club.
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Ten die in Afghan army base bomb

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 17:50
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Five foreign and five Afghan soldiers are killed in a Taliban suicide attack at an army base in eastern Afghanistan, one of the deadliest in months.
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Nadal beats Murray in Monte Carlo

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 17:51
related countries: Spain Spain

Rafael Nadal beats Andy Murray to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final after the Briton almost does not start their semi-final because of an elbow injury.
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NHS bill to 'alter substantively'

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 20:25
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

"Substantive" changes are to be made to the controversial NHS bill for England which is going through parliament, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Letwin says.
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Syria state of emergency 'to end'

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 20:37
related countries: Syria Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he expects a decades-old state of emergency to be lifted next week, after the country's worst protests for decades.
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US to change air controller rules

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 20:43
related countries: United States United States

The US aviation agency says it will bring in changes to air traffic controllers' work scheduling, as another controller falls asleep on duty.
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Nigerians vote in key elections

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 20:46
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria

Tens of millions of Nigerians have taken part in Africa's biggest presidential election, amid hopes of the most credible poll in two decades.
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VIDEO: Egyptians still waiting for democracy

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 20:52
related countries: Egypt Egypt

Amid joy over President Mubarak's detention, concerns over Egypt's military government grow
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VIDEO: Cuba marks Bay of Pigs anniversary

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 20:57
related countries: Cuba Cuba, United States United States

Cuban military parades mark the 50th anniversary of the failed US invasion at the Bay of Pigs.
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Fighting intensifies across Libya

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 21:38
related countries: Libya Libya

Fighting escalates in the Libyan port of Misrata and elsewhere as government forces attempt to retake the rebel-held city after a two-month siege.
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Cuba marks Bay of Pigs invasion

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 21:55
related countries: Cuba Cuba

Cuba holds a huge military parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, as a key Communist Party Congress opens in Havana.
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Burkina Faso capital under curfew

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 22:06
related countries: Burkina Faso Burkina Faso
related places: Ouagadougou

Authorities in Burkina Faso place the capital Ouagadougou under curfew as unrest continues after a mutiny in the army.
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VIDEO: US storms kill more than 20

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 22:08
related countries: United States United States

Severe spring storms including tornados leave more than 20 people dead and destroy school buildings and homes in southern states of the US.
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Real-Barca as it happened

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 22:18
related countries: Spain Spain
related places: Barcelona

Real Madrid face La Liga leaders Barcelona at the Bernabeu, the first of four 'El Clasico' meetings between the two arch-rivals in 17 days.
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Barca held by 10-man Real in El Clasico

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 22:21
related countries: Spain Spain
related places: Barcelona

Barcelona remain eight points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga as the two rivals draw 1-1 in the first of four games they will play in just over two weeks.
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VIDEO: Serbian politician on hunger strike

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 22:50
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro

Serbia's main opposition leader Tomislav Nikolic says he's started a hunger strike, as thousands of anti-government protesters gather to demand early elections.
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M1 'not to reopen before Monday'

Saturday 16th of April 2011, 23:15
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Parts of the fire-damaged M1 into London may now not fully reopen until Monday, the Highways Agency says.
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