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Dominican vote likely to be close

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 0:36
related countries: Dominican Republic, Dominica

Two veteran politicians contest elections in the Dominican Republic after a presidential campaign dominated by concerns over rising food and fuel costs.
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Peru faces rethink in fight against rebels

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 1:16
related countries: Peru

Doubts over Peru's strategy against Shining Path rebels
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Sri Lanka general to be released

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 3:41
related countries: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa has signed papers to free his political rival General Sarath Fonseka from prison - three years after the civil war ended.
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China activist Chen lands in US

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 3:49
related countries: China, United States
related places: Beijing, Newark, New York

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York, after his escape to the US embassy in Beijing last month sparked a diplomatic crisis.
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Sudan's Bashir 'ready for peace'

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 3:54
related countries: Sudan
related places: Bashir

After crisis talks with Sudan's Omar al-Bashir, African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki says the president is committed to security agreements with South Sudan.
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UK force 'to stay in Afghanistan'

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 5:39
related countries: Afghanistan, United Kingdom

A small number of British soldiers could remain in Afghanistan after forces withdraw in 2014, a senior UK government official says.
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Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 6:09
related countries: United States

US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.
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Phone hack police chief to retire

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 6:56
related countries: United Kingdom

The senior Scotland Yard officer in charge of three linked phone-hacking investigations will retire later this year, the Met Police confirms.
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Hodgson warns players to behave

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 7:32
related countries: United Kingdom

England boss Roy Hodgson warns his players to behave responsibly at their city-centre base during Euro 2012.
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VIDEO: Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 8:36
related countries: China, United States
related places: New York

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York with his wife and children to begin a new life in the United States.
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VIDEO: Nato summit to focus on Afghanistan

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 9:23
related countries: Afghanistan, United States
related places: Chicago

World leaders travel to Chicago in the US for the Nato summit, where it is hoped an aid plan for Afghanistan will be agreed.
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Live - England v West Indies

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 9:29
related countries: United Kingdom

England lose first-innings centurion Andrew Strauss early in their pursuit of 191 to win the first Test at Lord's
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VIDEO: Bankruptcy fears in Greek town

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 9:35
related countries: Greece
related places: Lavrion

As the likelihood of Greece leaving the euro grows, the BBC's Tim Whewell reports from the small Greek town of Lavrion to find out what life is like when the money runs out.
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VIDEO: Deadly earthquake in northern Italy

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 9:42
related countries: Italy

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least six people, causing serious damage to buildings in several towns.
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Balls warns of cuts 'catastrophe'

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 10:21
related countries: Germany

Labour's Ed Balls warns the world economy faces a "catastrophe" unless Germany abandons pressure on eurozone countries to cut public spending.
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Chelsea fans jubilant at cup win

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 10:42
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Chelsea, London

Chelsea fans across the world are celebrating their team's historic Champions League win, as a victory parade in west London is planned.
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The Queen as seen from the Commonwealth

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 10:42
related countries: Zambia

'No-one visits Zambia, so waiting to see the Queen felt surreal'
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Nato to discuss Afghan withdrawal

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 12:14
related countries: Afghanistan

Nato leaders are set to hold a summit dominated by Afghanistan, as the alliance prepares to hand over security duties to Afghans by the end of 2014.
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Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 13:23
related countries: United Kingdom

Former chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.
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Sudan releases foreign nationals

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 13:57
related countries: Sudan

Sudan releases four foreigners detained last month near in the disputed area near the border with South Sudan, officials say.
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VIDEO: Twitter banned in Pakistan

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 14:39
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan's government has imposed a countrywide ban on the social media website Twitter.
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Lone bomber sought in Italy blast

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 15:05
related countries: Italy

A bomb that killed a girl outside a school in southern Italy was probably planted by a single person rather than the mafia, a prosecutor says.
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Falklands War memorial unveiled

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 15:59
related countries: United Kingdom

A service has taken place to dedicate a new memorial at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum to the Britons who died in the Falklands War.
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US firms put principles before profits

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 16:31
related countries: United States

The US firms putting social values before chasing the highest profits
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What if Greece quits the euro?

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 16:34
related countries: Greece

What happens if Greece quits the euro?
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Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 17:32
related countries: Libya
related places: Tripoli

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison.
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McDowell loses Match Play final

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 17:57
related countries: United Kingdom

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell is narrowly beaten by Nicolas Colsaerts in the final of the World Match Play in Andalucia.
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West Indies raise victory hopes

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:01
related countries: United Kingdom

West Indies mount a stirring fightback to raise their hopes of pulling off an unlikely victory over England in the first Test at Lord's.
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Dominicans voting for president

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:14
related countries: Dominican Republic, Dominica

People in the Dominican Republic vote for a new president, in a tight contest between two old political rivals and a campaign dominated by inflation concerns.
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Sharapova wins Italian Open crown

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:23
related countries: Italy
related places: Rome

World number two Maria Sharapova recovers from a set and 4-0 down to beat Li Na and defend her Italian Open crown in Rome.
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Cheap dysentery drug 'promising'

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:26
related countries: United States

A cheap drug, which is already prescribed for arthritis, could fight amoebic dysentery, according to researchers in the US.
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Swann bullish on England chances

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:32
related countries: United Kingdom

Graeme Swann is optimistic about England's chances against West Indies despite losing two late wickets on day four.
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Syria town shelling 'kills 34'

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:35
related countries: Syria, Norway
related places: Damascus, A

Shelling by Syrian forces kills 34 people, according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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Deadly quake hits northern Italy

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 18:59
related countries: Italy

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least seven people, causing "significant damage" to the region's cultural heritage.
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'Ring of fire' eclipse to begin

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 19:11
related countries: United States
related places: Sun, Monday, Asia, Moon

An annular eclipse, in which the Moon does not fully block out the light from the Sun, is set to take place across east Asia and the western US on Monday.
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Pakistan restores Twitter access

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 19:27
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content".
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Muse carry Olympic flame in Devon

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 19:44
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Exeter, Plymouth

Thousands turn out to see rock band Muse carry the Olympic flame in their home town of Teignmouth, on day two of the Olympic torch relay.
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HSBC machines hit by IT failure

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 21:10
related countries: United Kingdom

UK customers of HSBC report problems using cash machines, making card payments and online transactions, but the bank says the problem is fixed.
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VIDEO: Nato leaders discuss Afghan withdrawal

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 21:33
related countries: Afghanistan

Nato leaders are meeting in Chicago in a summit dominated by the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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London 'the biggest' Paralympics

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 23:00
related countries: United Kingdom

With 100 days to go, organisers say the London 2012 Paralympics will be the "biggest ever", as tickets go back on sale.
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Cameron issues eurozone warnings

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 23:29
related countries: Greece

Prime Minister David Cameron warns EU leaders that uncertainty over the eurozone cannot be allowed to go on beyond upcoming elections in Greece.
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Mexican massacre suspect arrested

Sunday 20th of May 2012, 23:51
related countries: Mexico

The Mexican army says a leader of the Zetas drug cartel has been arrested for the killing of 49 people whose bodies were dumped by a roadside.
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