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Japan posts 12.5% drop in exports

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 1:18
related countries: Japan Japan

Japan's exports dropped by 12.5% in April, from a year earlier, after an earthquake and tsunami disrupted factory production.
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VIDEO: Russian tycoon's conviction upheld

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 1:30
related countries: Russia Russia
related places: Moscow

A Moscow court has upheld ex-tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky's second conviction for fraud but cut his 14-year sentence by one year.
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VIDEO: Volcanic ash closes airports in Germany

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 1:37
related countries: Iceland Iceland, Germany Germany

Germany has announced the closure of airports in the north of the country because of the spread of volcanic ash from an eruption in Iceland.
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US to sell $5.8bn in AIG shares

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 2:51
related countries: United States United States

The US Treasury has agreed to sell part of its stake in AIG, as it winds down ownership of the global insurer.
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NZ driver blown up 'like balloon'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 4:02
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

A New Zealand truck driver falls on a compressed air hose and survives being "blown up like a balloon".
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VIDEO: Bloodshed as Yemen violence flares

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 6:16
related countries: Yemen Yemen

At least thirty-eight people have been killed in renewed fighting between Yemen's security forces and armed members of the country's biggest tribe.
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Winter flu death toll topped 600

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 6:23
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Last winter's flu outbreak claimed more than 600 lives in the UK, with the majority of deaths among the under-65s, official figures show.
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Sony websites in new hack attack

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 6:25
related countries: Canada Canada, Japan Japan

Japanese electronics giant Sony reports data loss in fresh hacking attacks on a number of its websites.
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VIDEO: Tornado devastation in US Mid-West

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 6:30
related countries: United States United States
related places: West, Oklahoma City

Tornadoes sweeping the US Mid-West have struck near Oklahoma City, leaving at least seven dead and hitting vehicles on a section of motorway west of the Oklahoma state capital.
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Brazilian Amazon activist killed

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 6:43
related countries: Botswana Botswana

A leading Brazilian rainforest activist and his wife are found dead, hours before Brazil's Congress passes a law easing deforestation rules.
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China 'unfair to foreign firms'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 7:23
related countries: China China

A growing number of European companies operating in China believe they are treated unfairly by the government, a survey suggests.
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Nasa picks future astronaut ship

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 7:36
related countries: United States United States
related places: Orion, Earth

The US space agency confirms that the vehicle it will use to send astronauts beyond Earth to places like asteroids will be based on its Orion capsule concept.
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Economic growth confirmed at 0.5%

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 8:44
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The UK economy grew by 0.5% during the first three months of this year, latest official figures have confirmed.
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China 'to limit death sentences'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 8:45
related countries: China China

China has apparently introduced steps to cut the number of criminals it executes, ordering courts to suspend death sentences where possible.
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Live - French Open day four

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 8:58
related countries: France France

Defending champion Francesca Schiavone takes on Vesna Dolonts in round two of the French Open, as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Carolina Wozniacki all win to reach the third round.
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UN condemns Australia on refugees

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 9:00
related countries: Australia Australia

The UN human rights commissioner launches a scathing attack on Australia's policy towards "boat people" and its indigenous population.
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Italy captures 'super-fugitive'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 9:19
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Naples

Suspected mafia boss Giuseppe Dell'Aquila, said by police to be one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, is captured near Naples.
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Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 9:30
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan
related places: Peshawar

Four people are killed and 22 others wounded in a suicide truck bomb attack on a police station in Peshawar, in north-west Pakistan.
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Spread the news: Denmark imposes Marmite ban

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 9:48
related countries: Denmark Denmark

Denmark bans the sale of Marmite because the yeasty spread's added vitamins and minerals break the country's food safety laws.
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Brazil votes to ease Amazon rules

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 9:50
related countries: Botswana Botswana

Brazilian legislators pass a law easing environmental regulations, which conservationists say will fuel destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
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Bashir vows to hold disputed town

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 9:51
related countries: Sudan Sudan
related places: Abyei

Sudan's president says he will not withdraw troops from the disputed Abyei border region seized over the weekend, insisting it belongs to the north.
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Libya Typhoon pilots disciplined

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:15
related countries: Libya Libya

Two fighter jet pilots based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire are sent home from operations over Libya for "inappropriate behaviour".
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Kim Jong-il 'in Beijing summit'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:17
related countries: North Korea North Korea, China China
related places: Beijing

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is reported to be in Beijing to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao, as the North faces a food shortage.
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Foreigners held over Somalia cash

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:41
related countries: Kenya Kenya, Somalia Somalia, United Kingdom United Kingdom, United States United States
related places: Mogadishu, Six

Six foreigners are arrested as they fly into Mogadishu with $3.6m (£2.2m) in cash, Somali police say, amid reports the money may have been a ransom payment for pirates.
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Sectarian proposals go to cabinet

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:43
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Plans for a tough crackdown on sectarianism are being put before the first meeting of the new Scottish cabinet later.
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Venezuela condemns US sanctions

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:46
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela, Iran Iran, United States United States

The Venezuelan government says US sanctions on its state oil firm PDVSA for doing business with Iran are "imperialist aggression".
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India diplomat daughter sues NYC

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:49
related countries: India India

An Indian diplomat's daughter sues New York City government for $1.5m after she is wrongfully arrested on suspicion of sending obscene e-mails.
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Dismay over Netanyahu's US speech

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 10:55
related countries: Israel Israel, United States United States

Palestinian officials dismiss Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress, saying it will not bring peace.
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Tripoli attacked for second night

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 11:19
related countries: Libya Libya, Russia Russia
related places: Tripoli

Nato air strikes hit targets in the Libyan capital Tripoli overnight, but Russia condemns the strategy as a violation of the UN resolution.
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E. coli outbreak alarms Germany

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 11:41
related countries: Germany Germany

Germany is alarmed at the scale of an E. coli outbreak which is thought to have killed three people and seems to affect young women in particular.
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Thai political 'smear campaign'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 11:56
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Thailand's main opposition party files a formal complaint against its main rival in the forthcoming election, accusing it of a smear campaign.
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Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 12:20
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

UK firms will be given an extra year to comply with EU regulations on cookies as government works out a solution.
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Colombia approves 'victims' law'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 12:26
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos hails as "historic" a new law that aims to restore land to millions displaced by the country's civil conflict.
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Sanaa sees third day of clashes

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 12:38
related countries: Yemen Yemen

Forces loyal to Yemen's president battle with tribal gunmen on the streets of the capital for a third day, with more than 40 people killed.
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Air traffic resuming over Germany

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 12:39
related countries: Iceland Iceland, Germany Germany

Air traffic over northern Germany returns to normal following widespread disruption, as the threat from Icelandic volcanic ash recedes.
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Strauss demands focused England

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 12:51
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, United Kingdom United Kingdom

England captain Andrew Strauss wants his side to step up their quest to become the world's number one Test side when they begin the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
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Flights resume after ash delays

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 13:38
related countries: Iceland Iceland, United Kingdom United Kingdom

UK flights have returned to near-normal after hundreds were cancelled on Tuesday because of drifting ash from the Icelandic volcanic eruption.
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Fall in US durable goods orders

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 13:57
related countries: United States United States

US durable goods orders fell 3.6% in April, after having seen a stronger-than-expected rise the month before.
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US Democrat wins 'Medicare' vote

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 13:59
related countries: United States United States
related places: Democrat, New York, Republican

A Democrat wins a seat in a traditionally Republican House constituency in New York state by running against a Republican health plan.
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VIDEO: Tornado damage shocks Oklahoma

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 14:48
related countries: United States United States
related places: Oklahoma

Tornadoes sweeping the US Mid-West have struck near Oklahoma City, leaving at least seven dead and hitting vehicles on a section of motorway west of the Oklahoma state capital.
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Swiss to phase out nuclear power

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 15:00
related countries: Switzerland Switzerland

The Swiss government decides not to replace its five ageing nuclear power plants, amid growing public hostility to the industry.
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SA driver fired over train crash

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 15:11
related countries: South Africa South Africa
related places: Soweto

South African rail authorities fire the driver of a commuter train which smashed into a stationery train last week, injuring hundreds of people in Soweto.
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Vettel targets first Monaco win

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 15:14
related countries: Monaco Monaco

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel says he cannot only rely on having the fastest car if he is to win the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time on Sunday.
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Tornado system hits Oklahoma City

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 15:24
related countries: United States United States
related places: Oklahoma City, Joplin

Tornadoes sweeping the US Mid-West strike near Oklahoma City, killing at least five people, days after more than 120 died in a Missouri city.
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VIDEO: Obama "focused" on defeating al-Qaeda

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 15:44
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

America is "focused on defeating al-Qaeda and its extremist allies', President Obama has told politicians gathered at Westminster Hall in London.
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VIDEO: Musharraf on Bin Laden in Pakistan

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 15:51
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

Jeremy Paxman asks former President Pervez Musharraf if he was surprised that Osama Bin Laden was found inside Pakistan.
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Mexico arrests Sicilia 'killer'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 16:17
related countries: Mexico Mexico

Mexican police arrest a man they suspect of killing Juan Francisco Sicilia, whose murder prompted nationwide anti-violence protests organised by his father.
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Djokovic beats stricken Hanescu

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 16:32
related countries: France France
related places: Paris

Novak Djokovic progresses to the third round of the French Open as injury forces Victor Hanescu to retire while trailing during their match in Paris.
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UN helicopters 'shot at' in Sudan

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 16:42
related countries: Sudan Sudan
related places: Abyei

Shots have been fired at UN helicopters in the disputed Sudanese region of Abyei, the UN says.
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Murray leads three-way GB charge

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 16:56
related countries: France France

Andy Murray, Elena Baltacha and Heather Watson are all attempting to reach the last 32 of the French Open on Thursday.
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Taliban take east Afghan district

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 17:26
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Afghan officials say the Taliban and their allies have seized a third district in eastern Nuristan Province in a setback for Nato and security forces.
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VIDEO: Obama's speech in full

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 17:49
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, United States United States
related places: Westminster

The UK and US are at a "pivotal moment" in their relationship and "profound challenges" lie ahead, US President Barack Obama has told MPs and peers in Westminster.
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Live - Wales v Scotland

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 18:14
related countries: Ireland Ireland, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Dublin

Wales and Scotland meet at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the Carling Nations Cup.
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Obama: West still leads the world

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 19:09
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Barack Obama says the influence of the US and UK will remain 'indispensable' despite the rise of new global powers, in a speech to the UK Parliament.
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LSE will not charge maximum fees

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 19:10
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The London School of Economics becomes the first elite university in the country to set its tuition fee charges at less than £9,000.
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Canada Liberals pick interim head

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 20:08
related countries: Canada Canada

Canada's Liberal Party names an interim leader after suffering a crushing defeat in the federal elections earlier this month.
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Arizona suspect 'unfit for trial'

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 20:12
related countries: United States United States

The man accused of killing six and injuring a US congresswoman in an Arizona shooting rampage is found incompetent to stand trial.
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Wales 1-3 Scotland

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 20:43
related countries: Ireland Ireland, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Dublin

Second half goals from James Morrison, Kenny Miller and Christophe Berra cancel Rob Earnshaw's opener as Scotland defeat Wales in Dublin.
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Brazil sex education films halted

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 21:07
related countries: Botswana Botswana

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff suspends distribution of sex educations packs for schools because of "unsuitable" gay and lesbian content.
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Real Madrid sack director Valdano

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 21:27
related countries: Spain Spain

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano is sacked after a board meeting at the Bernabeu stadium.
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Lagarde announces IMF candidacy

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 21:50
related countries: France France

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde announces her candidacy to lead the IMF, after Dominique Strauss-Kahn quit over sex charges.
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Obamas host star-studded dinner

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 22:06
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, United States United States
related places: Queen

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle mark the end of his state visit to Britain by hosting a dinner in honour of the Queen.
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VIDEO: More tornadoes hit US Mid-West

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 22:20
related countries: United States United States
related places: West, Joplin

Another violent storm has ripped through several central American states, killing at least 13 people and complicating rescue efforts in Joplin, Missouri.
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'No let up' on Gaddafi - Obama

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 22:44
related countries: Libya Libya, United States United States
related places: Tripoli

US President Barack Obama says there will be "no let up" in pressure against Col Muammar Gaddafi, after overnight Nato attacks rocked Tripoli.
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Global banks held Libyan assets

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 23:01
related countries: Libya Libya

Some of the biggest financial institutions in the world held billions of dollars of Libyan state funds, a leaked report reveals.
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Standing firm

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 23:04
related countries: Israel Israel, United States United States

Israeli PM buoyed by Congress, but can stance deliver peace?
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Indonesia 'top' for entrepreneurs

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 23:09
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia

Indonesia is the best place for entrepreneurs to start a business, a BBC survey suggests, with the US, Canada, India and Australia also scoring highly.
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VIDEO: Hundreds flee violence in Sanaa

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 23:19
related countries: Yemen Yemen
related places: Sanaa

Hundreds of people have been trying to flee the latest clashes between supporters and opponents of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
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Risky business

Wednesday 25th of May 2011, 23:41
related countries: Russia Russia

Why so many Russian entrepreneurs end up in jail
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