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Italy issues fresh flood warnings

Monday 7th of November 2011, 0:11
related countries: Italy Italy

The authorities in Italy issue fresh safety warnings as storms and torrential rain continue to cause havoc across the country.
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VIDEO: Studying drivers' brain signals

Monday 7th of November 2011, 0:22
related countries: Switzerland Switzerland

Scientists at a Swiss university are working with car manufacturer Nissan to find out if they could use brain signals to improve car safety.
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In pictures: Floods in France and Italy

Monday 7th of November 2011, 0:30
related countries: Italy Italy, France France

Southern France and Italy hit by floods
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Should we feel sorry for Greece?

Monday 7th of November 2011, 0:58
related countries: Greece Greece

Should we feel sorry for Greece, or angry?
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Viewpoint: Has power transfer changed Burma?

Monday 7th of November 2011, 1:03
related countries: Burma Burma

Has a year of civilian rule changed Burma?
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VIDEO: Syria protests: At least 19 killed

Monday 7th of November 2011, 1:09
related countries: Syria Syria

Security forces have killed at least 19 protesters during demonstrations against the Syrian government, activists say.
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Greeks agree coalition government

Monday 7th of November 2011, 1:29
related countries: Greece Greece
related places: Athens

Greek leaders agree on a unity government, with a new PM replacing beleaguered George Papandreou, as part of a deal to tackle the country's debt crisis.
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'Illegal' Libya fishing concerns

Monday 7th of November 2011, 1:40
related countries: Libya Libya

Evidence is emerging of unregulated and probably illegal fishing for the lucrative and endangered bluefin tuna in Libyan waters this year, with EU vessels suspected.
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VIDEO: Nigeria hotel attack warning issued

Monday 7th of November 2011, 1:42
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria, United States United States
related places: Abuja

US citizens in Nigeria should avoid certain hotels in the capital, Abuja, because they may be targets for Islamist militant bomb attacks, the American embassy says.
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PNG industrial hub rocked by riot

Monday 7th of November 2011, 3:41
related countries: Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
related places: Lae

Days of rioting in Papua New Guinea's industrial centre of Lae leaves two people dead, as the prime minister threatens to impose a state of emergency.
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VIDEO: Thai flood death toll reaches 500

Monday 7th of November 2011, 4:16
related countries: Thailand Thailand

The worst flooding to hit Thailand for 50 years has now claimed more than 500 lives, as the waters continue to flow towards the capital.
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China firms increase net policing

Monday 7th of November 2011, 5:36
related countries: China China

Chinese firms agree to increase their censorship of internet content as authorities seek greater control over the medium.
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VIDEO: Carlos the Jackal goes on trial

Monday 7th of November 2011, 6:15
related countries: France France
related places: Paris

The man known as Carlos the Jackal goes on trial in a Paris court on Monday, accused of killing 11 people and wounding nearly 200 more in four attacks in the early 1980s.
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Japan detains China boat captain

Monday 7th of November 2011, 6:51
related countries: Japan Japan, China China

Japan's coast guard detains the skipper of a Chinese fishing boat accusing him of refusing to stop for an inspection.
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Greeks await new PM announcement

Monday 7th of November 2011, 7:23
related countries: Greece Greece

Greek leaders are to announce the leader of a new unity government to tackle the euro debt crisis, after PM George Papandreou agreed to resign.
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Light 'promising' in cancer fight

Monday 7th of November 2011, 7:54
related countries: United States United States
related places: Light

Light is a promising tool in the fight against cancer providing a treatment that can be highly targeted, say researchers in the US.
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Tui prepares for Greek euro exit

Monday 7th of November 2011, 7:57
related countries: Greece Greece, Germany Germany

German tour operator Tui asks hotels in Greece to sign new contracts specifying how bills will be paid if Greece leaves the euro.
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Lee Kuan Yew admits nerve illness

Monday 7th of November 2011, 8:46
related countries: Singapore Singapore

Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew admits that he has a nerve illness, but insists that he can still contribute to his country.
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VIDEO: Greed 'partly' motivated coup plot

Monday 7th of November 2011, 9:20
related countries: Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Former British commando Simon Mann talks about why he agreed to lead a group of mercenaries in an attempt to oust the president of Equatorial Guinea.
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Puss in Boots keeps chart crown

Monday 7th of November 2011, 9:31
related countries: United States United States

Animated film Puss in Boots maintains its lead at the US box office for a second week, beating Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy movie Tower Heist.
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In pictures: Mali celebrates African photographers

Monday 7th of November 2011, 9:33
related countries: Mali Mali

Photographers look at fears for continent's environment
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Russia warns against Iran attack

Monday 7th of November 2011, 9:48
related countries: Russia Russia, Israel Israel, Iran Iran

An Israeli attack on suspected Iranian nuclear sites would be a "very serious mistake", warns Russia as the UN prepares to issue a new report.
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Nicaragua's Ortega heads for win

Monday 7th of November 2011, 9:54
related countries: Nicaragua Nicaragua

Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega takes a big early lead in the presidential election count, as the opposition and independent observers decry fraud.
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Tanzania 'detains Congo soldiers'

Monday 7th of November 2011, 10:27
related countries: Tanzania Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

More than 20 heavily armed Congolese soldiers have been detained in Tanzania for illegally entering the country, Tanzania's army says.
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London 2012 torch path detailed

Monday 7th of November 2011, 10:53
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The 1,018 places the London 2012 Olympic torch will visit and the highlights on its journey are revealed.
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Bangkok flood evacuation widens

Monday 7th of November 2011, 10:55
related countries: Thailand Thailand
related places: Bangkok

More districts of the Thai capital are told to evacuate, as flood waters nearing the city centre threaten two more industrial estates.
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Prado hosts Hermitage exhibition

Monday 7th of November 2011, 10:57
related countries: Russia Russia, Spain Spain
related places: Madrid

An exhibition of European art from Russia's Hermitage Museum is to go on show at the Prado Museum in Madrid.
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Bankers need 'moral reconnection'

Monday 7th of November 2011, 11:00
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

A former senior investment banker is to lead a Church of England initiative aimed at helping the City to reconnect with its moral foundations, it emerges.
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Ex-general wins Guatemala run-off

Monday 7th of November 2011, 11:12
related countries: Guatemala Guatemala

Ex-general Otto Perez Molina wins Guatemala's presidential run-off, promising a hard line against violent crime.
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Germany's squeezed middle class

Monday 7th of November 2011, 11:38
related countries: Germany Germany

Angst prevails in Germany despite economic successes
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Colombo bars 'insulting' websites

Monday 7th of November 2011, 11:48
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Websites about Sri Lankan affairs must register with the government or face legal action, officials say, after the authorities blocked several sites for "maligning" the president.
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VIDEO: Italy 'needs 300bn euro loan to stand still'

Monday 7th of November 2011, 12:03
related countries: Italy Italy

Italy has huge debts, says Louise Cooper of BGC Capital. She says the country needs 300bn euros of debt relief "just to stand still".
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Pipeline protest at White House

Monday 7th of November 2011, 12:04
related countries: Canada Canada, United States United States
related places: White House

Thousands of protesters opposed to a proposed Canada-US oil pipeline encircle the White House, calling on President Obama to block the project.
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Dalai Lama hits out over burnings

Monday 7th of November 2011, 12:33
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

The Dalai Lama blames Beijing's "cultural genocide" for a wave of self-immolations among monks and nuns in ethnic Tibetan parts of Sichuan.
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Balloons to cheer Kenyan workers

Monday 7th of November 2011, 12:58
related countries: Kenya Kenya

An artist has given thousands of yellow balloons to Kenyan commuters to counter their Monday-morning blues.
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France reveals new budget savings

Monday 7th of November 2011, 13:15
related countries: France France

France announces further budget savings as it seeks to reduce its deficit and protect its triple-A credit rating.
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Spain name squad to face England

Monday 7th of November 2011, 13:26
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, Spain Spain
related places: Wembley

Four Premier League players are included in a strong Spain squad for their friendly against England at Wembley on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Million dollar win inspires India poor

Monday 7th of November 2011, 13:47
related countries: India India
related places: Motihari

Sushil Kumar's million dollar win in the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? inspires others in his home city Motihari.
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Redgrave to receive Oscar tribute

Monday 7th of November 2011, 14:10
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Actress Vanessa Redgrave is to receive an Oscar tribute at a special event in London on Sunday.
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Giotto fresco has devil's face

Monday 7th of November 2011, 14:44
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Assisi

A devil's face hidden for centuries is revealed in a fresco by the Italian renaissance master Giotto in Assisi.
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Supporters pay Ai Weiwei tax bill

Monday 7th of November 2011, 14:50
related countries: China China

Thousands of people contribute money to help pay a tax bill served on dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was detained earlier this year.
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Iran: Heading toward a nuclear show-down?

Monday 7th of November 2011, 15:04
related countries: Iran Iran

New UN report on Iran may heighten unease over nuclear aims
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Syrian opposition makes Homs plea

Monday 7th of November 2011, 15:29
related countries: Syria Syria

The main Syrian opposition group says the city of Homs is a disaster area and is urging international protection for civilians.
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VIDEO: Footage of 'bombed Farc leader camp'

Monday 7th of November 2011, 15:29
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Colombian authorities released surveillance video footage of the fallen commander of the Farc rebel group camp.
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Pirates defeated by fishing crew

Monday 7th of November 2011, 15:36
related countries: Somalia Somalia

The crew of a Taiwanese fishing vessel have overwhelmed a group of armed Somali pirates who hijacked their boat last week.
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Pakistan secure series after draw

Monday 7th of November 2011, 16:04
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Pakistan win the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka after the final match in Sharjah finishes in a draw.
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Israel passport case at top court

Monday 7th of November 2011, 17:03
related countries: Israel Israel, United States United States
related places: Jerusalem

The case of an American-Israeli couple who want the US to recognise their Jerusalem-born son's place of birth as Israel goes to the Supreme Court.
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Congo fury over jail break threat

Monday 7th of November 2011, 17:07
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

Threats by DR Congo opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi to free his supporters from prison could amount to treason, the government says.
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Death 'ends' ancient India ritual

Monday 7th of November 2011, 17:17
related countries: India India

Members of a mountain tribe in India say one of their most important rituals may never be performed again, after the death of their spiritual leader.
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Carlos the Jackal back in court

Monday 7th of November 2011, 17:55
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela, France France

Venezuelan self-styled revolutionary "Carlos the Jackal" goes on trial in France over bomb attacks in the early 1980s that killed 11 people.
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GM may stop Chinese Saab buyout

Monday 7th of November 2011, 19:29
related countries: China China

General Motors says it will stop supplying technology and cars to Saab if Saab is bought by Chinese investors.
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VIDEO: Italy's borrowing rate hits record

Monday 7th of November 2011, 19:39
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

The Italian government's borrowing cost has risen as fears grow over political uncertainty in Rome.
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Sportsday Live - Monday 7 November

Monday 7th of November 2011, 20:00
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Sportsday Live featuring reaction to Fabio Capello's England squad announcement and all the weekend's sporting action, plus more.
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Liberia poll protest turns deadly

Monday 7th of November 2011, 20:36
related countries: Liberia Liberia
related places: Monrovia

At least one person dies after shots are reportedly fired during an opposition protest in Monrovia ahead of Liberia's presidential run-off.
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Colombia mudslide deaths mount

Monday 7th of November 2011, 20:50
related countries: Colombia Colombia
related places: Manizales

Rescue workers continue their efforts to free people trapped by a mudslide in Manizales, in western Colombia, which killed 38 people.
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Italy borrowing rates hit record

Monday 7th of November 2011, 22:13
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

The Italian government's borrowing cost hits record highs, on fears over mounting political uncertainty and fall-out from Greece's problems.
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Nicaragua candidate cries foul

Monday 7th of November 2011, 22:42
related countries: Nicaragua Nicaragua

Nicaraguan presidential candidate Fabio Gadea says election results which give incumbent Daniel Ortega an unassailable lead are fraudulent.
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France says art from UK 'stolen'

Monday 7th of November 2011, 23:09
related countries: France France, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Paris, London

France lays claim to a 17th Century painting currently being displayed by a London gallery at an art fair in Paris.
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