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China becomes top grocery market

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 0:08
related countries: United States United States, China China

China is now the world's largest market for food and grocery retail, surpassing the US, a study showed.
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Hong Kong sizes up its new leader

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 1:08
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong

Hong Kong residents ask where new leader's loyalties lie
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VIDEO: At least 14 killed in Libya clashes

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 1:14
related countries: Libya Libya

Clashes between ethnic Berbers and their Arab neighbours have killed at least 14 people and injured many more in Libya, officials say.
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VIDEO: African Union impose Mali sanctions

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 1:38
related countries: Mali Mali

The African Union has announced sanctions against Mali's new military leadership, as well as armed rebel groups who have seized control in the north of the country.
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First US Marines arrive in Darwin

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 3:21
related countries: Australia Australia, United States United States
related places: Darwin

Some 200 US Marines, the first contingent of up to 2,500 to be deployed in northern Australia, arrive in Darwin as the two sides deepen defence ties.
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Woman lands plane as husband dies

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 3:24
related countries: United States United States

An 80-year-old US woman with little flying experience successfully lands a plane after her husband suffers a fatal heart attack at the controls.
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Al-Qaeda 'could target UK youths'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 4:00
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

British youths from African communities could become radicalised as al-Qaeda looks to Africa to build its strength, a think tank report suggests.
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Powerful tornadoes batter Texas

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 4:06
related countries: United States United States
related places: Texas

At least six tornadoes carve a trail of devastation in the US state of Texas, injuring several people, wrecking homes and grounding flights.
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Four killed as storm hits Japan

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 5:11
related countries: Japan Japan

A severe storm has left four people dead in Japan and injured many more, with telecommunications and transport affected in the north.
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VIDEO: Woman lands plane as husband dies

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 5:15
related countries: United States United States

An 80-year-old US woman with little flying experience has staged an emergency landing in Wisconsin after her pilot husband collapsed and died.
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VIDEO: Russians fight to engage in politics

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 5:28
related countries: Russia Russia

Russia's anti-government street protests may have petered out since President Putin's re-election, but Muscovites' renewed interest in politics has far from waned.
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American Apparel nude ads banned

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 6:38
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, United States United States

A series of website adverts by US clothing chain American Apparel is banned by a UK watchdog for showing "gratuitous nudity".
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US warns Syria regime over unrest

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 6:59
related countries: Syria Syria, United States United States

The US ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, says the Security Council must respond urgently and seriously if Syria fails to honour a ceasefire deadline.
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Irish services employment 'rises'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 7:14
related countries: Ireland Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's services sector saw employment levels rise in March for the first time in 11 months, a report says.
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N Korea group 'arrives in Seoul'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 7:51
related countries: South Korea South Korea, North Korea North Korea, China China
related places: Seoul

A group of North Korean refugees arrives in Seoul after three years in a South Korean diplomatic mission in China, South Korean media reports say.
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India says coup report baseless

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 8:23
related countries: India India
related places: Delhi

Indian officials reject as baseless a newspaper report that the unannounced movement of two key army units towards Delhi in January sparked fears of a coup.
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Colombia hostages recount ordeal

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 8:49
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Colombian soldiers and police speaking a day after being released by rebels tell of years chained to each other and the constant fear of death.
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VIDEO: Fierce storms cause chaos in Japan

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 8:58
related countries: Japan Japan

A severe storm has left four people dead in Japan and injured many more, with telecommunications and transport affected in the north.
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HMS Dauntless sails to Falklands

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 9:20
related countries: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), United Kingdom United Kingdom

HMS Dauntless, one of the UK's largest and most powerful air defence destroyers, has set sail for the Falkland Islands on a routine deployment.
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Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett dies

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 9:48
related countries: United States United States

US sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett, renowned for her politically-charged artwork, dies at the age of 96.
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GB take superb team pursuit gold

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 9:50
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Britain's team pursuit men win a spectacular gold at the World Track Championships as they beat Australia with a world record.
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China eyes freer financial sector

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 10:04
related countries: China China

China, the world's second-largest economy, is looking to increase investment and competition in its financial and banking sectors.
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France arrests Islamist suspects

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 10:24
related countries: France France

At least 10 people are arrested as French police conduct new raids on Islamist suspects in the wake of the killings by gunman Mohamed Merah.
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Turkish coup generals go on trial

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 10:44
related countries: Turkey Turkey

The two surviving leaders of Turkey's 1980 military coup go on trial charged with overthrowing the government.
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Russian-made sub joins India navy

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 10:45
related countries: India India

India formally commissions a Russian-built nuclear-powered submarine into its navy, joining an elite group of nations with such a weapon.
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Afghan suicide bomber 'kills 10'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 11:15
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

A suicide bomb attack in the northern Afghan province of Faryab leaves at least 10 people dead and more than 20 injured, officials say.
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Mali mulls Toure treason charges

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 11:17
related countries: Mali Mali

Mali's junta says it is considering charging the ousted president with high treason as long queues form at petrol stations following the imposition of sanctions.
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Skype hires while Yahoo may fire

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 11:19
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Skype plans to create 400 new jobs, including 100 in London, however reports suggest Yahoo is about to axe 2,000 jobs.
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Deadly landslide hits Kenya slum

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 11:31
related countries: Kenya Kenya
related places: Nairobi

At least six people are dead and other residents are believed to be trapped after huge boulders hit a slum in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, officials say.
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VIDEO: Luxury cars seized by US customs

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 11:49
related countries: United States United States

US customs officials have seized 16 luxury cars which had been stolen and were being smuggled out of the country on cargo ships.
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VIDEO: Colombian rats sniff out landmines

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 12:05
related countries: Colombia Colombia

With almost 10,000 victims of landmines in the last 20 years, authorities in Colombia are now training rats to sniff out landmines.
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Israel evicts settlers in Hebron

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 12:18
related countries: Israel Israel, West Bank West Bank
related places: Hebron

Israeli security forces have evicted a group of Jewish settlers who took over a house in the Arab part of the West Bank city of Hebron, officials say.
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Romney scores primary hat-trick

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 12:36
related countries: United States United States
related places: Republican

Mitt Romney tightens his grip on the Republican nomination with three primary wins, but his main challenger Rick Santorum vows to fight on.
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Strauss & Cook dominate Sri Lanka

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 12:59
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook share a 122-run stand to put England in a strong position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
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Curious realities of the French election

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 13:06
related countries: France France

Visions of national greatness dominate election
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What the French really think about The Artist

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 13:28
related countries: France France

What the French really think of The Artist
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Swann targeting big England lead

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 13:43
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Colombo

Graeme Swann calls on England to bat Sri Lanka out of the second Test in Colombo as the tourists close day two on 154-1.
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Breivik disputes 'insane' ruling

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 13:43
related countries: Norway Norway

Days before his trial, Norway's self-confessed mass killer Anders Behring Breivik challenges a psychiatric report which finds him insane.
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Sub brings India wider horizons

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 13:51
related countries: India India

India's new nuclear sub is a sign of its growing clout
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VIDEO: Russian activist rockstar's UK gig

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 14:38
related countries: Russia Russia, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Russian political activist and rockstar Yuri Shevchuk, often described as "the conscience and the voice of the nation", plays an ambitious new show in London.
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AUDIO: Ai Weiwei: 'I won't be shut down'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 14:41
related countries: China China

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says he has been ordered to shut down four live webcams at his home, which he set up as a nod to the 24-hour police surveillance he has lived under for the last year.
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Pakistan militant mocks US bounty

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 14:42
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, United States United States
related places: Lashkar

The founder of Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba describes a $10m (£6.2m) US bounty on his head as "ridiculous and misguided".
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Iraq reconciliation talks at risk

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 15:27
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Baghdad

There is confusion in Iraq over much-heralded political reconciliation talks, which were scheduled to be held in the capital, Baghdad, on Thursday.
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Fuel arrives in Gaza after deal

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 15:29
related countries: Israel Israel, Gaza Strip Gaza Strip

Fuel from Israel arrives in the Gaza Strip as a result of a deal between the territory's Hamas-led government and the rival Palestinian Authority.
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VIDEO: Amateur video shows Japan storm

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 15:34
related countries: Japan Japan

At least four people have been killed, as a powerful storm swept across Japan, with gales of 156 km/hour (97mph) recorded.
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Italy probes Northern League cash

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 15:47
related countries: Italy Italy

Prosecutors in Italy investigate the right-wing Northern League party - formerly allied to ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi - for suspected fraud.
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Missing cat turns up 15 years on

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 15:57
related countries: Germany Germany

A cat called Poldi missing for 15 years is to be reunited with its owner after being found southern Germany.
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French academic found dead in US

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 16:02
related countries: France France, United States United States
related places: New York

The head of one of France's most prestigious academic institutions has been found dead in the nude in a New York hotel room, police say.
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Free earthquake app for Mexicans

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 16:20
related countries: Mexico Mexico

Civil authorities in Mexico City have rolled out a free app for Blackberry phones that will warn people when an earthquake is imminent.
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Airlines fear Easter 'gridlock'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 16:48
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The home secretary has been warned by 11 airlines that Britain "risks gridlock" at airports over the Easter break because of staff shortages.
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Bomb kills Somali sport officials

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 17:08
related countries: Somalia Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

The heads of Somalia's Olympic committee and football association are among eight people killed by a bomb blast in Mogadishu's newly reopened national theatre.
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Stalin notebook sparks image row

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 17:10
related countries: Russia Russia

School notebooks featuring a portrait of the Russian dictator Josef Stalin spark controversy after going on sale this week.
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Vietnam charges group over 'plot'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 17:20
related countries: Vietnam Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities charge 18 people with plotting to overthrow the government, state media say.
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Athletics halted after Greek cuts

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 17:22
related countries: Greece Greece, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Greece's athletics federation suspends domestic events because of spending cuts - although they will still compete in London 2012.
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China turns off Ai Weiwei webcams

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 17:54
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says he was forced to shut the webcams in his Beijing home, following orders from the Chinese authorities.
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VIDEO: Life for Cambodia's landmine victims

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 18:08
related countries: Cambodia Cambodia

Film maker Richard Fittousi documents the remarkable life of a Cambodian landmine victim.
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VIDEO: Somalia blast kills sport officials

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 18:38
related countries: Somalia Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

The head of Somalia's Olympic committee and its football chief are among eight people killed in a bomb attack on a high-profile event in Mogadishu.
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Uganda bans opposition movement

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 19:27
related countries: Uganda Uganda

The Ugandan government bans the opposition activist group Action For Change on the eve of a march planned for Thursday.
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Romney hits back at Obama barbs

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 19:36
related countries: United States United States

US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney rebuts President Obama's attack on Republicans, in a speech to the media the day after three primary wins.
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Thousands lose power after gales

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 19:55
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Thousands of homes and businesses in England are without electricity after gales and ice brought down power lines.
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Thailand bans Macbeth adaptation

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 20:05
related countries: Thailand Thailand

The film censor in Thailand bans a new adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on grounds it is "likely to cause divisions" among the Thai people.
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Economy fears depress the markets

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 20:08
related countries: Spain Spain

Stock markets decline on fears over the state of the US and European economies, led by a disappointing Spanish bond sale.
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'9/11 planners' set for US trial

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 20:36
related countries: United States United States

The US formally sends to trial five suspected al-Qaeda militants, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of planning the 9/11 terror attacks.
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ICC demands Gaddafi son transfer

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 20:43
related countries: Libya Libya

The International Criminal Court rejects a Libyan request to delay the handover of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who is wanted for war crimes.
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New tests over US academic death

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 21:01
related countries: France France, United States United States
related places: New

New tests are ordered on the body of French academic Richard Descoings, whose naked body was found in a New York hotel.
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Real Madrid 5-2 Apoel (agg 8-2)

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 21:13
related countries: Spain Spain
related places: Real

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real set up a Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich with a 5-2 win over Apoel.
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Syria rebels 'will not beat army'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 21:17
related countries: Syria Syria, Russia Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Syria's opposition will never defeat the country's armed forces even if it is "armed to the teeth".
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VIDEO: '9/11 suspects' set for US trial

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 21:34
related countries: United States United States

The US has formally sent to trial five suspected al-Qaeda militants believed to have planned the 9/11 terror attacks.
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Mexico sends drug kingpin to US

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 21:49
related countries: United States United States

Mexico extradites one of the country's biggest drug lords, Jesus Zambada, to the US to face charges.
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Chile court gives dam green light

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 21:55
related countries: Chile Chile

The Supreme Court in Chile has approved a plan to build a hydroelectric complex in the Patagonian wilderness, dismissing concerns by environmentalists.
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VIDEO: Greek slump 'threatens Olympic team'

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 22:40
related countries: Greece Greece

The Greek athletics federation has suspended all domestic sporting activities saying there is no money to pay coaches and staff.
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VIDEO: Saeed mocks bounty at news briefing

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 22:45
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan, United States United States

Despite a huge bounty on his head, the man who the US blames for masterminding the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, has appeared in public in Pakistan.
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No Real-Chelsea final - Mourinho

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 22:54
related countries: Spain Spain

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he does not expect to meet former club Chelsea in the Champions League final.
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Italian firms praise economic changes

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 23:00
related countries: Italy Italy

Italian firms cheer labour reforms, but workers are angry
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Inside America's Drone HQ

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 23:02
related countries: United States United States

Inside US desert base that trains pilots to fly unmanned planes
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UN urges end to fighting in Mali

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 23:24
related countries: Mali Mali

The UN Security Council calls for an end to hostilities in northern Mali and a return to constitutional rule two weeks after the country's coup.
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What now for Burma after election landslide?

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 23:26
related countries: Burma Burma

Challenges ahead in Burma despite poll landslide
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Dynamic Afghan mayor details Kabul plans

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 23:31
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan
related places: Kabul

Kabul's reluctant mayor rises to the challenge
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In pictures: From elephant stampedes to hairdos in Zimbabwe art

Wednesday 4th of April 2012, 23:48
related countries: Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Perils of rural Zimbabwe life depicted in art
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