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Bidve murder police fly to India

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 0:34
related countries: India

Two police officers are to fly out to India to meet the family of 23-year-old murder victim Anuj Bidve who was shot in the head in Salford on Boxing Day.
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The ups and downs of living with a gorilla

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 0:50
related countries: France

French family discover ups and downs of living with a gorilla
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UK celebrations welcome in 2012

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 0:52
related countries: United Kingdom

Thousands of revellers take to the streets across the UK to herald the new year with fireworks and parties.
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Istanbul prepares for major earthquake

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 1:57
related countries: Turkey

How prepared is Turkey for a major earthquake?
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Mexico's drugs war: Lessons and challenges

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 2:08
related countries: Mexico

Mexico's drugs war as nation enters election year
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Is Obama doomed in 2012?

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 2:17
related countries: United States

Mark Mardell looks at US president's election chances in 2012
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Explosives found at Texas airport

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 2:57
related countries: United States
related places: Texas

A man is detained at an airport in the US state of Texas after trying to carry explosives through security.
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VIDEO: Obama signs Iran sanctions bill into law

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 4:47
related countries: Iran, United States

US President Barack Obama has signed into law a major defence bill including tough new sanctions against Iran.
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Nigerian ethnic clashes kill 50

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 5:18
related countries: Nigeria

At least 50 people are killed in Nigerian land disputes, as a state of emergency is declared in other areas affected by Islamist attacks.
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Nigeria attacks prompt emergency

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 5:29
related countries: Nigeria

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in areas targeted by Islamist militants, who killed dozens on Christmas Day.
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N Korea urges Kim Jong-un loyalty

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 8:09
related countries: North Korea

North Korea calls on the country to defend the new leader, Kim Jong-un, to the death, in a New Year's message released by state media.
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Archbishop appeal over UK youth

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 9:38
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury uses his new year message to urge the public not to give up on young people, despite the "horrific" scenes of the summer riots.
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Europe leaders warn of grim 2012

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 9:41
related countries: Germany

European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, warn of more hardship and sacrifices in 2012 as the eurozone wrestles with a debt crisis.
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Iran 'tests medium-range missile'

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 10:16
related countries: Iran

Iran has test-fired a medium-range missile during military exercises in the Gulf, state media report.
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VIDEO: Istanbul concern at quake threat

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 10:30
related countries: Turkey
related places: Istanbul

Istanbul in Turkey is preparing for the big earthquake that may hit the city one day, because it lies on several major fault lines.
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VIDEO: Iran 'test-fires missile' in Gulf

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 11:08
related countries: Iran

Iran has successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile during military exercises in the Gulf, the official Irna news agency reports.
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Unit targets Olympic event-fixers

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 11:40
related countries: United Kingdom

Olympics organisers are to set up a dedicated intelligence unit to target betting syndicates at the London 2012 Games.
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Japanese cult fugitive surrenders

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 11:48
related countries: Japan

A former member of Japan's Aum Shinrikyo cult, which carried out the deadly 1995 Tokyo subway attack, hands himself in after nearly 17 years.
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Merkel and Sarkozy in YouTube hit

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 12:21
related countries: Germany

A reworking of the cult German New Year sketch Dinner For One, featuring Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, is a hit on YouTube.
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Order of Merit award for Hockney

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 13:52
related countries: United Kingdom

British artist David Hockney is appointed a member of the Order of Merit by the Queen - despite turning down a knighthood in 1990.
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Chile fire suspect 'a scapegoat'

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 14:24
related countries: Israel, Chile

The family of an Israeli tourist accused of starting a massive forest fire in Chile say the authorities are making him a scapegoat.
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In pictures: Chile's wildfire

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 15:30
related countries: Chile

Firefighters struggle with blaze at famed Chile national park
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Iran condemns US bank sanctions

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 15:38
related countries: Iran, United States
related places: Tehran

Iran's President Ahmadinejad lashes out at new US financial sanctions, saying Tehran's central bank has the strength to deal with foreign plots.
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Argentina governor shot in head

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 16:36
related countries: Argentina

A provincial governor in Argentina dies of a gunshot to the head while celebrating the new year with his wife.
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Lendl honesty appeals to Murray

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 16:59
related countries: United Kingdom

British number one Andy Murray says he is sure new coach Ivan Lendl can help him mentally and admires his honest approach to coaching.
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Biker killed as Dakar rally opens

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 17:14
related countries: Senegal, Argentina
related places: Dakar

Argentine motorcyclist Jorge Martinez Boero is killed in an accident on the opening day of the Dakar Rally in western Argentina.
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New year parade for a 'big year'

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 18:04
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

London's New Year's Day parade launches a "thrilling" year that will see both the Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated in the city, organisers say.
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Nigeria to remove fuel subsidies

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 21:33
related countries: Nigeria

The Nigerian authorities announce the start of a controversial plan to scrap fuel subsidies - which is expected to push up petrol prices.
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Man charged with Salford murder

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 21:43
related countries: India

A 20-year-old man is charged with the murder of the Indian student Anuj Bidve, who was shot in the head in Salford on Boxing Day.
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VIDEO: North Korea issues New Year message

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 22:09
related countries: North Korea

North Korea has issued a New Year's message calling on its people to do more to feed their nation.
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US airport explosives man charged

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 22:22
related countries: United States
related places: Texas

A member of the US military is charged with trying to take explosives onto a plane at a Texas airport, says the FBI.
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Arab body urges Syria mission end

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 22:36
related countries: Syria

An advisory body to the Arab League calls for the organisation's monitors to be withdrawn from Syria because of the continuing crackdown on protests.
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Funeral in Bahrain sparks protest

Sunday 1st of January 2012, 23:05
related countries: Bahrain

Police in Bahrain use tear gas to break up demonstrations following the funeral of a 15-year-old protester who died on Saturday.
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