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McLaren duo admit to car worries

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 0:00
related countries: Bermuda Bermuda

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are concerned their new McLaren car is already lagging their rivals ahead of the new season.
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Colombia drug war efforts praised

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 1:16
related countries: Colombia Colombia

The UN drugs watchdog drops Colombia from its special observation list to recognise its progress in fighting drug production and trafficking.
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Aid for Libya

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 1:27
related countries: Egypt Egypt, Libya Libya

Egyptian and Libyan expats send humanitarian assistance
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US presses for Doha concessions

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 1:50
related countries: Qatar Qatar, United States United States
related places: Doha

The Doha round of trade talks will have no relevance unless big emerging economies open their markets, US officials warn.
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Colombia bank helicopter attacked

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 2:13
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Four policemen and two civilians are shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Colombia as they unload a helicopter carrying cash to a bank.
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Korea inflation jumps in February

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 2:17
related countries: South Korea South Korea

Consumer prices in South Korea rose more-than-expected in February, speeding up inflation to a 27-month high.
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Las Vegas Sands faces Macau probe

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 2:22
related countries: Macau Macau

Casino firm Las Vegas Sands is probed by regulators after an ex-worker accuses it of making improper payments in Macau.
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Canada deploys warship to Libya

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 2:56
related countries: Canada Canada, Libya Libya

Canada is deploying a naval frigate to the waters off Libya to assist in the evacuation of Canadian citizens, PM Stephen Harper says.
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Australian economy picks up pace

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 3:38
related countries: Aruba Aruba, Australia Australia

Australia's economic growth picked up pace in the fourth quarter of 2010, despite the severe floods, figures show.
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Kenya parliament ejects MP for earrings

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 4:27
related countries: Kenya Kenya

A Kenyan lawmaker has been kicked out of parliament for wearing ear studs adorned with precious stones.
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Mexico: New mass grave uncovered

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 5:38
related countries: Mexico Mexico
related places: Guerrero

Soldiers in Mexico have found at least 17 bodies in a grave in the southern state of Guerrero, which has been gripped by drug-related violence.
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NZ dollar falls on rate cut talk

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 6:06
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

The New Zealand dollar falls on speculation the central bank will cut interest rates to help the economy recover from a deadly earthquake.
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Pakistan 'to top UK's aid list'

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 6:51
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Pakistan could become the UK's biggest aid recipient by 2015, according to plans unveiled by the British government.
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Vietnam police jailed for death

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 6:54
related countries: Vietnam Vietnam

A Vietnamese policeman is jailed for seven years following the death in custody of a man detained for not wearing a motorcycle helmet.
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Life post-Taliban

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 7:35
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

New concerns after rebels' rout in north Afghanistan
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VIDEO: Georgia recruits South African farmers

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 7:56
related countries: South Africa South Africa, Georgia Georgia

To revive its agricultural industry, the Georgian government is inviting groups of white South African farmers to settle and farm there
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UN urges mass Libyan evacuation

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 7:58
related countries: Libya Libya

The UN calls for a mass humanitarian evacuation for people who have fled from Libya as it suspends the country from its Human Rights Council.
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Four China stamps sell for $1.15m

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 8:08
related countries: China China, Hong Kong Hong Kong

A collector pays what is said to be a record price for a block of four Chinese stamps from the Cultural Revolution era at auction in Hong Kong.
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Live - England v Ireland

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 8:17
related countries: Ireland Ireland, India India
related places: Bangalore

Kevin O'Brien blazes the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history as Ireland pull off an astonishing victory over England in Bangalore.
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Sultan's troubles

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 10:04
related countries: Egypt Egypt, Oman Oman

Could the Gulf state of Oman turn into the 'next Egypt'?
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Rich pickings

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 10:05
related countries: Mexico Mexico

World's reputed richest man opens free art gallery in Mexico
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Sony sorry for band's Nazi gaffe

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 10:05
related countries: Japan Japan

Sony Music Artists, managers of the popular Japanese boy band Kishidan, apologises after the group appeared on national TV dressed like Nazis.
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Furtado to donate Gaddafi money

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 10:08
related countries: Libya Libya

Singer Nelly Furtado says she will give away $1 million (£615,000) she was paid to perform for the family of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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New migrant boat lands in Italy

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 10:51
related countries: Italy Italy, Tunisia Tunisia

A boat carrying 347 migrants from Tunisia reaches Italy, raising fears of a new wave of crossings after a week of bad weather.
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Mali France blast suspect flees

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 10:57
related countries: France France, Tunisia Tunisia, Mali Mali

A Tunisian suspect in January's attack on the French embassy in Mali has escaped from prison, the government says.
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Anger over NZ 'win a wife' prize

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 11:18
related countries: Ukraine Ukraine, New Zealand New Zealand

Ukraine women's rights activist protest over forthcoming visit by winner of a New Zealand radio station competition to 'win' a Ukrainian wife.
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VIDEO: Belgian political deadlock 8 months on

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 11:51
related countries: Belgium Belgium

Belgium has been enduring a record-breaking 8 months of political deadlock and still shows no sign of a breakthrough
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Clegg urges Libya and Egypt help

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 11:56
related countries: Egypt Egypt, Libya Libya

European countries must "step up to the plate" to help North African countries such as Libya and Egypt achieve political reform, Nick Clegg says.
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Counting ends in Irish election

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 12:11
related countries: Ireland Ireland

Counting of votes in the Republic of Ireland's general election has ended as talks between Fine Gael and the Labour Party continue on the formation of a coalition government.
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Typhoon fighter costs rose by 75%

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 12:36
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The UK's spending watchdog blames bad planning for the spiralling cost of the RAF's Typhoon fighter jets.
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'Racism' row hits SA government

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 12:50
related countries: South Africa South Africa

One of South Africa's most powerful ministers, Trevor Manuel, accuses the government spokesman of "the worst order of racism" over remarks he made about mixed race people.
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VIDEO: Migrants on hunger-strike in Greece

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 12:57
related countries: Greece Greece

Hundreds of migrants have gone on hunger-strike in the hope of persuading the Greek authorities to grant them legal residency.
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VIDEO: Gaddafi defends 'people's republic'

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 13:01
related countries: Libya Libya
related places: Tripoli

Gaddafi has appeared at a televised public rally in the capital, Tripoli.
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Cameron defends no-fly zone plan

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 13:24
related countries: Libya Libya, United Kingdom United Kingdom

David Cameron insists the UK "should and are looking at plans for a no-fly zone" over Libya - amid suggestions other countries are cool on the idea.
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Kremlin honours Gorbachev at 80

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 13:55
related countries: Russia Russia

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is given Russia's highest award, the Order of St Andrew, to mark his 80th birthday.
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Grammaticas in China

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 14:04
related countries: China China

Authorities in crackdown on the foreign press
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VIDEO: Refugee 'tent city' on Libya border

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 14:18
related countries: Libya Libya, Tunisia Tunisia

On the border of Libya and Tunisia, the number of people fleeing Libya has been growing.
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Afghan campaign 'needs rethink'

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 14:38
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Talks with the Taliban should be held because the current military action in Afghanistan is not succeeding in achieving a stable solution, say MPs.
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Nato apology for civilian deaths

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 14:51
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Gen David Petraeus, head of Nato forces in Afghanistan, apologises for the killing of nine civilians in an air strike in the north-eastern province of Kunar.
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Mother guilty of double murders

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 15:13
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

A jury finds Northern Ireland mother-of-two Hazel Stewart guilty of the double murder of her husband and her lover's wife
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Stewart taken ill during flight

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 15:34
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Former Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart is taken to hospital after falling ill on a London-bound flight.
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Kidnapped Taiwanese man rescued‎

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 15:39
related countries: Taiwan Taiwan, China China

Taiwan and China work together to rescue a Taiwanese businessman kidnapped in China and held for 52 days by gangsters.
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Indian board slates umpire system

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 15:39
related countries: India India, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Indian cricket officials write to the ICC to complain about the umpire referral system being used at the World Cup following the non-dismissal of England's Ian Bell in their group match.
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AUDIO: Time capsules found after NZ quake

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 15:42
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

Two time capsules have been found amongst the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral in New Zealand.
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Libyans in battle over oil town

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 15:49
related countries: Libya Libya

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi move into rebel territory in the east and battle for an oil facility in the town of Brega.
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Kenya 'bling' MP seeks new rules

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 16:05
related countries: Kenya Kenya

A Kenyan lawmaker thrown out of parliament for wearing ear studs and sunglasses says he will fight to change the dress rules so he can "represent the youth".
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New German defence minister named

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 16:17
related countries: Germany Germany
related places: Karl, Guttenberg

Germany's interior minister moves to defence after the resignation of Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg in a row over plagiarism.
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Threat to Portugal debt ratings

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 16:38
related countries: Portugal Portugal

Standard & Poor's says it expects Portugal's economy to shrink 2% this year and is reviewing its government's debt ratings.
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Mexico's Calderon in US for talks

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 16:41
related countries: Mexico Mexico, United States United States
related places: Washington, Calderon

Mexican President Felipe Calderon prepares to visit Washington for two days of talks amid recent strains in US-Mexico relations.
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VIDEO: Christian Pakistani minister murdered

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 16:47
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan
related places: Islamabad

Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti has been shot dead by gunmen who ambushed his car in broad daylight in the capital, Islamabad.
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Refugee rescue flights leave UK

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 16:47
related countries: Libya Libya, Tunisia Tunisia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Two flights leave the UK headed for Tunisia to rescue thousands of Egyptians stranded on the Libyan-Tunisian border after fleeing violence.
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O'Brien ton helps Ireland shock England

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 17:00
related countries: Ireland Ireland, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Kevin O'Brien blazes the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history as Ireland pull off an astonishing victory over England in Bangalore.
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Cuts to police pay 'unavoidable'

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 17:28
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Wage "restraint and reform" is essential in order to minimise front-line job losses at forces in England and Wales, the home secretary says.
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Designer Galliano to face trial

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 17:52
related countries: France France
related places: Paris

British designer John Galliano is to stand trial for allegedly making anti-Semitic comments in Paris last week, French prosecutors have said.
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Team GB facing financial crisis

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 18:05
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

GB's team for the 2012 Olympics will not be properly prepared unless a funding shortage is plugged, the British Olympic Association warns.
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Iran: 200 protesters 'arrested'

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 18:09
related countries: Iran Iran
related places: Tehran

Iranian opposition groups say more than 200 people were arrested on Tuesday while trying to protest in Tehran over the reported imprisonment of two opposition leaders.
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BBC goes off air in Ivory Coast

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 18:15
related countries: France France

International radio stations such as the BBC and France's RFI are stopped from broadcasting on FM in Ivory Coast, as the political deadlock continues.
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Grameen Bank fights Yunus sacking

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 18:16
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus seeks legal advice after the central bank announces his sacking as head of the Grameen Bank he founded.
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Pakistani minister assassinated

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 18:16
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan
related places: Islamabad

Pakistan's minorities minister is shot dead in Islamabad - the second murder this year of a politician who had backed reform to blasphemy laws.
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Nissan to race Toyota in Europe

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 18:45
related countries: Japan Japan
related places: Toyota

Nissan says 1,000 new dealerships and a slew of new models will help it overtake Japanese rival Toyota.
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UK and France to airlift refugees

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 19:16
related countries: Libya Libya, France France, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain and France are to send planes to help evacuate some of the tens of thousands of Egyptians stranded in Libya.
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US court allows funeral protests

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 19:55
related countries: United States United States

The US Supreme Court rules an anti-gay church has the right to picket military funerals under the US constitution's free speech protections.
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VIDEO: Desperate scramble to leave Libya

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 20:16
related countries: Libya Libya, Tunisia Tunisia

Ian Pannell reports from Ras Ajdir at the border crossing between Libya and Tunisia where thousands are trying to flee.
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Libya rebels halt Gaddafi attack

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 20:33
related countries: Libya Libya

Rebel forces in the eastern Libyan town of Brega fight off an attack by soldiers loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.
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Congress delays US budget impasse

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 22:04
related countries: United States United States
related places: Washington, Republican

The US Congress passes a two-week extension to US government funding as Washington argues over a Republican cuts plan.
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Oil prices go up as tensions rise

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 22:26
related countries: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Oil prices move closer to their recent highs as the conflict intensifies in an oil-producing area in Libya.
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US airmen shot in German airport

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 22:58
related countries: Germany Germany
related places: Frankfurt

Two US servicemen die and two others are injured after a gunman opens fire on a US military bus at Frankfurt Airport, the US Air Force says.
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New 'Wikileaks' soldier charges

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 23:32
related countries: United States United States

The US Army charges a soldier held in connection with the leak of US government documents published by Wikileaks with 22 extra counts.
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Chile mine report blames owners

Wednesday 2nd of March 2011, 23:50
related countries: Costa Rica Costa Rica, Chile Chile
related places: San Jose

A congressional commission in Chile finds the owners of the San Jose mine responsible for the collapse last year which left 33 men trapped underground for 69 days.
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