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Electrodes 'reverse' Alzheimer's

Monday 28th of November 2011, 0:01
related countries: Canada Canada

Canadian doctors 'halt shrinkage of the brain'
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In pictures: The Way We Live

Monday 28th of November 2011, 0:07
related countries: India India

Inside Indian homes with The Way We Live photo project
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Zimbabwe women accused of raping men 'for rituals'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 0:34
related countries: Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe men in fear over alleged ritual sex attacks
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Why are US teenagers driving less?

Monday 28th of November 2011, 0:41
related countries: United States United States
related places: Why

Why are American teenagers falling out of love with the car?
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Pena Nieto starts Mexico campaign

Monday 28th of November 2011, 0:53
related countries: Mexico Mexico

The early frontrunner for next year's presidential election in Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto of the PRI, formally registers his candidacy.
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Riot compensation changes urged

Monday 28th of November 2011, 0:57
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

An independent panel examining the summer riots in England says the scheme designed to pay out compensation needs overhauling.
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Colombian hostage heads back home

Monday 28th of November 2011, 2:43
related countries: Colombia Colombia

A Colombian policeman is reunited with his family after 12 years as a captive of Farc rebels, as the relatives of four other hostages who were killed mourn their loss.
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VIDEO: Germany clears nuclear protesters

Monday 28th of November 2011, 2:51
related countries: Germany Germany

Police in Germany say they have cleared thousands of protesters who were trying to block a trainload of nuclear waste.
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VIDEO: Escaped hostage arrives in Bogota

Monday 28th of November 2011, 3:18
related countries: Colombia Colombia
related places: Bogota

A hostage who was the only survivor of a confrontation between Colombian government forces and Farc rebels has arrived in Bogota.
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China eyes UK infrastructure push

Monday 28th of November 2011, 3:32
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, China China

China Investment Corporation says it is keen to invest in infrastructure development in the UK and other developed countries.
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Japan's youth turn to rural areas

Monday 28th of November 2011, 4:09
related countries: Japan Japan

Young Japanese swapping city lights for rural charm
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India Maoists to protest killing

Monday 28th of November 2011, 4:35
related countries: India India

Maoist rebels in India call for a two-day-long countrywide strike in protest against the killing of top rebel Koteshwar Rao last week.
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S Korea's Lee dons thermal pants

Monday 28th of November 2011, 4:57
related countries: South Korea South Korea

South Korea's president says he is wearing thermal underwear to save energy, as he urges citizens to take measures to avoid power shortages.
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Deadly blast at Philippines hotel

Monday 28th of November 2011, 6:04
related countries: Philippines Philippines

An explosion hits a hotel in the southern Philippines, killing two people and injuring several more, most of whom are said to be wedding guests.
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VIDEO: 'I spoke to Gaddafi before he died'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 6:07
related countries: Libya Libya

In the short time between Colonel Gaddafi's capture and his death in September, rebel fighter Mohammed Sheba had the chance to speak to the deposed Libyan leader.
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VIDEO: Egypt set for post-Mubarak polls

Monday 28th of November 2011, 6:20
related countries: Egypt Egypt

Egypt is preparing to head to the polls for the opening stage of the first elections since former President Hosni Mubarak was toppled in February.
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VIDEO: Belgium set for new government

Monday 28th of November 2011, 6:27
related countries: Belgium Belgium

It has been a record 533 days since Belgium held an election and still there is no government in place, but that may be about to change. Financial markets and rating agencies have been pressing the country to create an effective government capable of
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VIDEO: Deadly blast at Philippines hotel

Monday 28th of November 2011, 7:13
related countries: Philippines Philippines

An explosion has ripped through a small hotel in the southern Philippines, killing three people and injuring at least 27 more.
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Asia shares up on Italy deal hope

Monday 28th of November 2011, 7:17
related countries: Italy Italy

Asian shares rise on Monday on speculation that the International Monetary Fund is preparing a bailout package for Italy.
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Hospital care at weekends 'risky'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 7:18
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Patients at England's hospitals are more likely to die if they are admitted at weekends, analysis suggests.
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Japan singletons hit record high

Monday 28th of November 2011, 7:36
related countries: Japan Japan

Record numbers of young Japanese do not have partners, according to a survey by the government, and many do not want one.
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Sportsday Live - Monday 28 November

Monday 28th of November 2011, 8:02
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Sportsday Live - the football world reacts to the death of Gary Speed with David Beckham, Gareth Bale and Gordon Strachan paying tribute to the former Wales manager while fans also share their memories.
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AUDIO: Was Strauss-Kahn set up?

Monday 28th of November 2011, 8:18
related countries: France France

Investigative journalist Edward Epstein describes evidence he has uncovered which he believes shows Dominique Strauss-Kahn was set up, while political commentator Ann-Elisabeth Moutet analyses how the report has been received in France.
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Borneo bridge collapse toll rises

Monday 28th of November 2011, 8:24
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia

At least 11 people are now known to have died and more than 30 remain missing after a suspension bridge collapsed in Indonesia.
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Floods dent Thai factory output

Monday 28th of November 2011, 9:44
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Thailand's factory output dropped by almost 36% in October after the country's worst flooding for 50 years, new data show.
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VIDEO: Australian town cut off by floods

Monday 28th of November 2011, 10:10
related countries: Aruba Aruba, Australia Australia
related places: Wee Waa

Nearly two thousand people in the small town of Wee Waa, in south-eastern Australia have been cut off by flooding.
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Harry Potter finale scoops Baftas

Monday 28th of November 2011, 10:23
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The final outing in the Harry Potter franchise scoops best film and an audience gong at the British Academy Children's Awards.
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Big emitters aim at climate delay

Monday 28th of November 2011, 10:40
related countries: South Africa South Africa, Brazil Brazil, United States United States

The world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters including the US, India and Brazil hope to delay talks on a new climate deal at a UN summit.
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Daimler to axe luxury cars marque

Monday 28th of November 2011, 10:44
related countries: Germany Germany
related places: Maybach

German industrial group Daimler is reportedly preparing to disband its ultra-luxurious Maybach car marque.
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Kenya arrest warrant for Bashir

Monday 28th of November 2011, 10:45
related countries: Kenya Kenya, Sudan Sudan
related places: Bashir

A Kenyan court issues an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir over alleged war crimes in Darfur.
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Minogue enters Aria hall of fame

Monday 28th of November 2011, 11:32
related countries: Australia Australia
related places: Sydney

Kylie Minogue and children's entertainers The Wiggles are inducted into the Aria Awards hall of fame in Sydney, Australia.
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US Thanksgiving retail sales up

Monday 28th of November 2011, 11:39
related countries: United States United States
related places: Thanksgiving

US retail sales in the critical Thanksgiving weekend rose 16% versus a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Car bomb kills 19 at Iraqi prison

Monday 28th of November 2011, 11:44
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Baghdad

A suicide car bomber kills 19 people and injures at least 15 at a prison gate near Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.
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Sri Lanka opens its first motorway

Monday 28th of November 2011, 11:52
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cuts the ribbon on its first motorway
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Guyana votes for new government

Monday 28th of November 2011, 12:06
related countries: Guyana Guyana, United States United States

The people of Guyana are voting for a new government in an election likely to continue to reflect the South American nation's traditional racial divide.
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Chinese anger at Iceland land bar

Monday 28th of November 2011, 12:27
related countries: Iceland Iceland, China China

A Chinese businessman who hoped to buy a large area of Iceland for an eco-resort hits out at the government's decision to reject his bid.
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Friends' shock over Speed death

Monday 28th of November 2011, 12:35
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Friends and colleagues of Gary Speed say they cannot understand the events leading to the Wales manager's death.
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Berlusconi case: Mills in court

Monday 28th of November 2011, 12:37
related countries: Italy Italy, United Kingdom United Kingdom

UK lawyer David Mills gives evidence by video link in a corruption case brought against former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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Jailed UAE activists 'pardoned'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 12:45
related countries: United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Five political activists in the United Arab Emirates receive a presidential pardon, a day after they were jailed for anti-state crimes, reports say.
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Tennis 'peace pairing' breaks up

Monday 28th of November 2011, 12:53
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, India India

The tennis doubles "peace pair" of India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi announce an end to their partnership.
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India 'monkey bounty' criticised

Monday 28th of November 2011, 13:03
related countries: India India

Animal rights activists criticise a bounty of 500 rupees ($9.60) a head to capture monkeys for sterilisation in India's Himachal Pradesh state.
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Discounts aid online sales surge

Monday 28th of November 2011, 13:07
related countries: United States United States

Internet sales rise faster than expected over Black Friday in the US according to surveys, and retailers expect an even better Cyber Monday.
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Film-maker Ken Russell dies at 84

Monday 28th of November 2011, 13:09
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

British film director Ken Russell, best known for his 1969 film Women In Love, dies at the age of 84.
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Monday 28th of November 2011, 13:39
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is to reopen on Thursday following a £17.6m restoration project.
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Syrian government days 'numbered'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 14:21
related countries: Syria Syria, France France
related places: Damascus

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe says time is running out for the Syrian leader after the Arab League agrees sanctions against Damascus.
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Ecuador's women farmers reap rewards of joint work

Monday 28th of November 2011, 15:01
related countries: Ecuador Ecuador

Ecuador's women farmers join forces to conserve their land
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India Olympic boycott 'ruled out'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 15:19
related countries: India India, United Kingdom United Kingdom

The Indian Olympic Association says there is "no question" of a boycott of the 2012 London Games amid a row over a sponsor.
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OECD warns of European recession

Monday 28th of November 2011, 15:50
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The OECD says the eurozone and the UK are likely to enter a recession as the international body cuts its global growth forecasts.
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Pension funds to boost £30bn plan

Monday 28th of November 2011, 16:25
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The government announces a major drive to encourage investment in large infrastructure projects - as a respected economic think tank says the UK is likely to slip back into recession.
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Syria forces 'committed crimes'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 16:28
related countries: Syria Syria

Syria's security forces have committed systematic "crimes against humanity" in their crackdown on anti-government protesters, a UN report says.
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Militants close Somali aid groups

Monday 28th of November 2011, 16:30
related countries: Somalia Somalia

Al-Shabab fighters close down several aid agencies working in famine-hit Somalia, including some from the UN, accusing them of dishonesty and working against Islam.
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US new home sales up in October

Monday 28th of November 2011, 16:51
related countries: United States United States

Americans bought slightly more new homes in October but prices fell, according to the US Commerce Department.
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VIDEO: Egypt's 'complicated' elections

Monday 28th of November 2011, 17:35
related countries: Egypt Egypt
related places: Cairo

Lyse Doucet visits a Cairo polling station to see how complicated voting is in Egypt's first elections since former President Hosni Mubarak was overthrown in February.
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Mallett may consider England post

Monday 28th of November 2011, 17:45
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Nick Mallett says he will not be an immediate replacement for Martin Johnson - but could take the role after the Six Nations.
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Haye in talks for Klitschko fight

Monday 28th of November 2011, 17:46
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain's former world heavyweight champion David Haye is in talks to fight Vitali Klitschko in March 2012.
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DR Congo votes in tense election

Monday 28th of November 2011, 17:51
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

At least four people are killed after attacks on polling stations during DR Congo's election, also hit by logistical delays.
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Democrat Barney Frank to retire

Monday 28th of November 2011, 18:30
related countries: United States United States

One of the most prominent Democrats in the US House of Representatives, Barney Frank, will not seek re-election in 2012.
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Teachers challenge China HIV rule

Monday 28th of November 2011, 18:44
related countries: China China

Three HIV-positive men petition the Chinese government to overturn a ruling barring them from working as teachers, an activist says.
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Citigroup faces toxic asset trial

Monday 28th of November 2011, 19:06
related countries: United States United States

A US judge orders a trial after rejecting a $285m settlement between Citigroup and financial regulator SEC over the sale of toxic mortgages.
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VIDEO: Wind fells Tallinn Christmas tree

Monday 28th of November 2011, 19:11
related countries: Estonia Estonia
related places: Tallinn

The Christmas tree in the Estonian capital of Tallinn has been felled for the second time in three days, after being battered by winds of 100kph (62mph).
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Sports Personality top 10 announced

Monday 28th of November 2011, 19:17
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Ten of the UK's top sports stars have been nominated for the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Canada makes Kyoto climate strike

Monday 28th of November 2011, 19:21
related countries: Canada Canada

Canada confirms it will not make new emission cuts under the Kyoto Protocol and may formally withdraw from the treaty, adding new troubles for the UN climate summit.
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Venezuela arrests top 'drug boss'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 19:55
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela, Colombia Colombia

Venezuelan forces arrest Maximiliano Bonilla Orozco, alias Valenciano, accused of leading a key drug trafficking gang in Colombia.
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Egyptians crowd polling stations

Monday 28th of November 2011, 20:07
related countries: Egypt Egypt
related places: Cairo

Polling stations are crowded in a mostly orderly start to Egypt's first elections since President Mubarak was overthrown in February.
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Debt fears hang over US-EU summit

Monday 28th of November 2011, 20:16
related countries: United States United States
related places: White House

President Barack Obama hosts European Union leaders at a White House summit, amid fears of a new recession in Europe and possible effects on the US.
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Dhaka passes Hindu property act

Monday 28th of November 2011, 20:25
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi parliament passes a landmark bill that will enable the return of property seized from the country's Hindu minority.
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Stradivarius violin 'replicated'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 21:08
related countries: United States United States

A US-based radiologist "recreates" a 307-year-old Stradivarius violin in a move that may benefit music students.
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Pakistan denies provoking attack

Monday 28th of November 2011, 21:27
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, Pakistan Pakistan
related places: Nato

Pakistan denies reports it opened fire first provoking the Nato air strike which killed 24 of its troops at a checkpoint on the Afghan border.
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Tindall reinstated to elite squad

Monday 28th of November 2011, 21:32
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Mike Tindall is reinstated to the England elite squad and has his fine reduced after appealing to the Rugby Football Union.
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Markets rally on eurozone hopes

Monday 28th of November 2011, 22:12
related countries: Italy Italy

Wall Street follows global stock markets higher on hopes that eurozone leaders will stitch together a new government spending pact.
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Craigslist deaths teen 'innocent'

Monday 28th of November 2011, 22:14
related countries: United States United States
related places: Ohio

The mother of a 16-year-old boy arrested in Ohio over the deaths of three men responding to a Craigslist jobs advert tells US media her son is innocent.
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Votes counted after DR Congo poll

Monday 28th of November 2011, 23:07
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

Vote counting is underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo after presidential and parliamentary elections marred by accusations of vote rigging.
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Stalin's only daughter dies in US

Monday 28th of November 2011, 23:10
related countries: United States United States

Lana Peters, the only daughter of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, dies of colon cancer at a care home in the US state of Wisconsin, aged 85.
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Fitch cuts credit outlook for US

Monday 28th of November 2011, 23:11
related countries: United States United States

Fitch ratings agency revises its outlook on the US from "stable" to "negative" after Congressmen fail to agree deficit cuts.
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Japanese carmakers eye energy efficient future

Monday 28th of November 2011, 23:39
related countries: Japan Japan

Japanese carmakers are looking to an energy efficient future
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Kuwait PM resigns after protests

Monday 28th of November 2011, 23:48
related countries: Kuwait Kuwait

Kuwait's prime minister resigns along with his government, following a growing row with his parliamentary opponents about alleged corruption.
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