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In pictures: Colombia's indigenous games
Monday 18th of June 2012, 2:15related countries:
ColombiaArrows, slings and tops at Colombia's indigenous games
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Simpson wins US Open at Olympic
Monday 18th of June 2012, 2:34related countries:
United Statesrelated places: San Francisco
Webb Simpson holds off Graeme McDowell to clinch his maiden major title with victory in the US Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.
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Australia media group cuts jobs
Monday 18th of June 2012, 2:54related countries:
AustraliaAustralia's Fairfax Media is to shed 1,900 jobs over three years and give two high-profile broadsheets a new "compact" format.
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VIDEO: LA riots figure Rodney King dies
Monday 18th of June 2012, 2:58related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Los Angeles
Rodney King, the African American at the centre of the Los Angeles riots 20 years ago, has been found dead aged 47.
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VIDEO: Anger over food waste in India
Monday 18th of June 2012, 3:00related countries:
IndiaInadequate food storage is causing a huge problem of food wastage in parts of India.
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VIDEO: US marks 200th anniversary of 1812
Monday 18th of June 2012, 3:01related countries:
United Statesrelated places: America
The US is marking the 200th anniversary of the start of the War of 1812, which gave America its national anthem and its flag.
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Radiohead stage fall victim named
Monday 18th of June 2012, 3:46related countries:
CanadaA man killed when a stage collapsed ahead of a Radiohead concert in Canada is named as Scott Johnson, a drum technician, from South Yorkshire.
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VIDEO: Curfew in Nigeria after deadly blast
Monday 18th of June 2012, 4:27related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Kaduna
A curfew has been imposed in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna after multiple bomb attacks kill at least 36 people.
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China property prices dip further
Monday 18th of June 2012, 5:05related countries:
ChinaProperty prices in China fall further in May indicating that government policies put in place to curb speculation are having the desired effect.
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VIDEO: Egypt's military granted powers
Monday 18th of June 2012, 5:48related countries:
EgyptEgypt's military council issues a declaration granting itself sweeping powers, as the Muslim Brotherhood claims victory in presidential polls.
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VIDEO: Greek victors vow to stay with Euro
Monday 18th of June 2012, 6:39related countries:
GreeceGreece's New Democracy party vows to keep the country "anchored" to the Euro after a slim election victory, as Mark Lowen reports.
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India keeps interest rate on hold
Monday 18th of June 2012, 6:52related countries:
IndiaIndia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 8% in a surprise move.
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VIDEO: China puts female astronaut in orbit
Monday 18th of June 2012, 6:55related countries:
Chinarelated places: Tiangong, Shenzhou
China's Shenzhou-9 capsule docks with the Tiangong-1 space lab with 33-year-old Liu Yang - the country's first female astronaut - on board.
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US regains supercomputer crown
Monday 18th of June 2012, 7:11related countries:
United StatesAn IBM supercomputer owned by the US government leapfrogs Asian rivals to become the world's fastest.
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Iran nuclear talks open in Russia
Monday 18th of June 2012, 7:12related countries:
Russia, 
Iranrelated places: Moscow
A new round of talks on Iran's controversial nuclear programme opens in the Russian capital, Moscow, following inconclusive meetings in recent months.
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Care for runaway children 'weak'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 7:24related countries:
United Kingdom"Serious weaknesses" in England's care system have been revealed by a report which found children's homes failed to protect runaways, ministers say.
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Madagascar 3 is still most wanted
Monday 18th of June 2012, 7:46related countries:
Madagascar, United StatesAnimated sequel Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted holds on to the top spot at the US box office, according to early estimates.
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Bo Xilai 'damaged' China's image
Monday 18th of June 2012, 7:55related countries:
ChinaNew leader of the Chinese city of Chongqing Zhang Dejiang says the Bo Xilai scandal "gravely damaged" the image of the country and the Communist Party.
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VIDEO: Can Crimea be the next Riviera?
Monday 18th of June 2012, 8:42related countries:
Russiarelated places: Sevastopol'
The Crimean port of Sevastopol has long been a getaway destination for Russian tourists but now there are hopes of attracting more visitors.
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Ban call over 2012 ticket 'fraud'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 8:44related countries:
United KingdomOfficials found to have sold London 2012 tickets on the black market should be banned from the Olympic movement, an IOC executive board member says.
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In pictures: Unseen Muammar Gaddafi-era archive in Libya
Monday 18th of June 2012, 8:49related countries:
LibyaNew photos reveal life under Libya's former ruler
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VIDEO: Could Israeli attack strengthen Iran?
Monday 18th of June 2012, 9:00related countries:
Israel, Iranrelated places: Tehran
Mossad's former director Meir Dagan has warned against an Israeli attack on Iran to counter Tehran's controversial nuclear programme.
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Greek pro-bailout poll win hailed
Monday 18th of June 2012, 9:05related countries:
Greecerelated places: Athens
World leaders hail a narrow poll win for Greece's pro-bailout New Democracy and call for a speedy new government.
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Deadly blast hits Pakistan bus
Monday 18th of June 2012, 10:03related countries:
PakistanAt least four students are killed and many injured by a bomb blast which hit a university bus in the Pakistani province of Balochistan, officials say.
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Ethiopians 'evicted' for sugar
Monday 18th of June 2012, 10:03related countries:
EthiopiaEthiopia is forcibly displacing tens of thousands from their land in the Omo Valley to make way for state-run sugar plantations, a campaign group says.
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VIDEO: Euro crisis to dominate G20
Monday 18th of June 2012, 10:03related countries:
MexicoEurope's crisis is far from over and it is set to dominate the G20 summit in Mexico.
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McDowell talks of renewed belief
Monday 18th of June 2012, 10:57related countries:
United StatesGraeme McDowell says he has 'renewed belief' that he can win more major titles after tying for second place at the US Open.
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China hails Philippines' pullout
Monday 18th of June 2012, 11:09related countries:
Philippines, ChinaChina welcomes the Philippines' decision to pull out from a disputed part of the South China Sea, saying it hopes that this will ease tensions.
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Egypt's military granted powers
Monday 18th of June 2012, 11:43related countries:
EgyptEgypt's military council issues a declaration granting itself sweeping powers, as the Muslim Brotherhood claims victory in presidential polls.
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Tesco to leave Japanese market
Monday 18th of June 2012, 11:54related countries:
JapanTesco is to exit Japan in a two-stage process that will first see it sell a half-stake in its Japanese business to the country's Aeon group.
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Rwanda genocide courts shut down
Monday 18th of June 2012, 12:00related countries:
RwandaRwanda's controversial community "gacaca" courts finish their work, after 10 years of trying those accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide.
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VIDEO: China capsule docks with space lab
Monday 18th of June 2012, 12:58related countries:
Chinarelated places: Tiangong, Shenzhou
China celebrates as its Shenzhou-9 capsule - carrying the nation's first female astronaut - links up with the Tiangong-1 space lab.
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VIDEO: Claims of 'military coup' in Egypt
Monday 18th of June 2012, 13:10related countries:
EgyptAs supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood claim victory in Egypt's presidential election, there are claims of a military coup after the ruling military council grants itself sweeping new powers.
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LA riots figure Rodney King dead
Monday 18th of June 2012, 13:16related countries:
United StatesRodney King, the African American at the centre of the 1992 LA riots, is found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool aged 47.
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Top Yemen general dies in attack
Monday 18th of June 2012, 13:18related countries:
YemenThe Yemeni army commander leading the fight against militants in the south of the country has been killed in a suicide attack, officials say.
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Cricketer Maynard killed by train
Monday 18th of June 2012, 13:34related countries:
United KingdomCricketer Tom Maynard dies after being struck by a Tube train, shortly after it is believed he may have tried to escape from police.
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VIDEO: The re-emergence of Sufism in Somalia
Monday 18th of June 2012, 14:07related countries:
SomaliaAs Al-Shabab's grip on power loosens in Somalia, once-banned Sufi ceremonies are starting to be held once again.
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Shenzhou docks with space lab
Monday 18th of June 2012, 14:12related countries:
Chinarelated places: Tiangong, Shenzhou
China's Shenzhou-9 capsule, carrying the nation's first female astronaut, links up with the Tiangong-1 space lab.
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Radiohead tribute to stage victim
Monday 18th of June 2012, 14:39related countries:
Canada, United Kingdomrelated places: Toronto
British band Radiohead say they are "shattered" by the death of drum technician Scott Johnson, who was killed when a stage collapsed ahead of a show in Toronto, Canada.
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Russian ships 'ready for Syria'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 15:00related countries:
Syria, RussiaTwo Russian navy ships and their crew of marines are ready to set sail to Syria if needed, according to an unconfirmed Russian media report.
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Succession questions follow Saudi prince's death
Monday 18th of June 2012, 15:14related countries:
Saudi ArabiaWho will follow new crown prince in Saudi's ageing dynasty?
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Dahl's Charlie heads for West End
Monday 18th of June 2012, 15:17related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: West End, London
A West End musical based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, is to open in London next year.
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Injured Robshaw out of final Test
Monday 18th of June 2012, 15:55related countries:
South AfricaChris Robshaw out of final Test against South Africa after suffering cracked thumb, with Dylan Hartley taking over as England captain.
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G20 begins to grapple with crisis
Monday 18th of June 2012, 15:56related countries:
MexicoMeetings between world leaders begin ahead of the G20 summit, at the Mexican resort of Los Cabos, against a backdrop of crisis in the eurozone.
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Saudi Arabia names crown prince
Monday 18th of June 2012, 16:11related countries:
Saudi ArabiaPrince Salman is appointed Saudi Arabia's crown prince following the death of Prince Nayef, becoming next-in-line to King Abdullah, 88.
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Kashmir police 'in militant role'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 16:12related countries:
Indiarelated places: At
At least three policemen are arrested in Indian-administered Kashmir over their alleged roles in recent militant activities, police say.
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Pair 'held over Paris torso find'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 16:41related countries:
Francerelated places: Paris
French police are questioning a couple in connection with the discovery of two headless torsos in a forest in eastern Paris, sources say.
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Greeks in race to form coalition
Monday 18th of June 2012, 16:44related countries:
GreeceThe leader of Greece's election-winning party begins talks to form a national coalition, as markets falter and European bank stocks plummet.
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PM warns of Greece delay 'danger'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 16:45related countries:
GreeceDavid Cameron urges Greece's politicians as quickly as possible to help stabilise the euro.
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Boko Haram claims Nigeria bombing
Monday 18th of June 2012, 16:53related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Kaduna
Radical Islamist group Boko Haram says it was behind Sunday's suicide bombings of three churches in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna.
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Death sentences for Burma murder
Monday 18th of June 2012, 17:13related countries:
BurmaTwo men have received death sentences for the rape and murder of a Buddhist woman which sparked days of sectarian violence in Burma, lawyers say.
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VIDEO: Pinatas of Mexican politicians on sale
Monday 18th of June 2012, 17:15related countries:
MexicoArtists have created pinatas of the main candidates in Mexico's presidential elections which take place in a few weeks.
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Hodgson happy at new expectations
Monday 18th of June 2012, 17:17related countries:
United KingdomEngland coach Roy Hodgson says he is unconcerned about the rising expectations surrounding his team.
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Gaza player 'ends hunger strike'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 17:22related countries:
IsraelA Palestinian footballer agrees to end his hunger strike in a deal with Israeli authorities, his lawyer says.
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Arsenal set to sign £12m Giroud
Monday 18th of June 2012, 17:50related countries:
Francerelated places: Montpellier
Arsenal agree a deal to sign Montpellier's France international striker Olivier Giroud for £12m.
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VIDEO: Does Aung San Suu Kyi like U2?
Monday 18th of June 2012, 18:04related countries:
Burmarelated places: Bono
During a media conference with Bono, Aung San Suu Kyi has been talking about the U2 song Walk On, which the band wrote about the Burmese pro-democracy leader.
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VIDEO: Ghana's new dance craze - the Azonto
Monday 18th of June 2012, 18:21related countries:
GhanaAzonto, a new dance craze on the Ghanaian music scene, is making waves across West Africa and beyond.
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Mladic trial halted after error
Monday 18th of June 2012, 18:44related countries:
Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe trial of Bosnian Serb Gen Ratko Mladic is indefinitely suspended, the court says, after it emerged not all the evidence was given to the defence.
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Egypt: Army and Islamists on collision course
Monday 18th of June 2012, 20:31related countries:
EgyptEgypt's military and Islamists on collision course
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Croatia 0-1 Spain
Monday 18th of June 2012, 20:44related countries:
SpainJesus Navas scores a dramatic late winner as Spain produce a nervy performance to qualify for the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.
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Italy 2-0 Republic of Ireland
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:12related countries:
IrelandItaly earn the victory they needed against an already eliminated Republic of Ireland to go through to the last eight of Euro 2012.
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Funeral blast kills 15 in Iraq
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:19related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Baghdad
A suicide bombing kills at least 15 people at a funeral in Iraq, officials say, in the latest of a wave of attacks targeting Iraq's Shias.
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Egypt's army 'to hand over power'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:28related countries:
EgyptA declaration granting Egypt's army broad powers is widely condemned, but military rulers insist they will hand power to an elected president.
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Australia target ODI consistency
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:43related countries:
United Kingdom, AustraliaAustralia arrive on British soil with captain Michael Clarke saying they will have to be "at their best" to beat England.
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Deadly attack on Israeli border
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:50related countries:
Israel, EgyptAn Israeli civilian and three militants are killed after attackers cross into Israel from Egypt and open fire, Israeli officials say.
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Banking stocks fall on Greek vote
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:52related countries:
GreeceEuropean banking stocks fall sharply despite voters in Greece backing the pro-bailout New Democracy party in Sunday's elections.
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Westwood planning move to America
Monday 18th of June 2012, 21:56related countries:
United Statesrelated places: America
World number three Lee Westwood plans to move to the United States to increase his chances of winning an elusive major.
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Hodgson intends to 'play for win'
Monday 18th of June 2012, 22:00related countries:
Ukraine, United KingdomRoy Hodgson insists England will not simply play for the draw they need against Ukraine to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.
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Afghan gunmen kill Nato soldier
Monday 18th of June 2012, 22:04related countries:
AfghanistanA Nato soldier in eastern Afghanistan has been shot dead by three men in Afghan police uniform, officials say.
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Del Bosque admits Spain were poor
Monday 18th of June 2012, 22:44related countries:
Croatia, SpainSpain coach Vicente del Bosque admits his side were below par as they reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 with a nervy win over Croatia.
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Baseball star cleared of perjury
Monday 18th of June 2012, 22:49related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Congress
Legendary US baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is cleared of lying to Congress over the use of performance-enhancing drugs as a fast-ball pitcher.
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VIDEO: Chinese media's US expansion
Monday 18th of June 2012, 22:51related countries:
United States, ChinaChinese state-owned media is expanding its news services in foreign countries as it seeks to offer its vision of global events.
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Aung San Suu Kyi begins UK visit
Monday 18th of June 2012, 23:10related countries:
Burma, United KingdomBurmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is beginning a visit to the UK during which she will address both Houses of Parliament.
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Colombian general on drugs charge
Monday 18th of June 2012, 23:18related countries:
ColombiaThe retired police general who was in charge of security for former Colombian President Uribe denies he was involved in drug trafficking.
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Bilic surprised by Croatia exit
Monday 18th of June 2012, 23:26related countries:
Croatia, SpainDeparting Croatia boss Slaven Bilic admits surprise at his team's Euro 2012 exit following their 1-0 defeat by Spain.
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Turkish jail hit by second fire
Monday 18th of June 2012, 23:42related countries:
TurkeyA fire at a prison in southeast Turkey has left 14 people injured, only days after 13 died in a blaze at the same jail, officials say.
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US warns MEK to leave Iraqi camp
Monday 18th of June 2012, 23:53related countries:
Iraq, Iran, United StatesThe US warns an Iranian dissident group it must leave a camp in Iraq, if it hopes to be removed from a US list of terrorist groups.
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