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US cannabis vote reignites call to legalise drugs
Friday 16th of November 2012, 0:02related countries:
United StatesShould US states legalise drugs and tax them?
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Formula 1 returns to United States
Friday 16th of November 2012, 0:02related countries:
United StatesFormula 1 returns to United States after five-year gap
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Concerns over 'in-the-air' Ebola
Friday 16th of November 2012, 0:50related countries:
CanadaCanadian scientists have shown that the deadliest form of the Ebola virus could be transmitted by air between species.
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Quiz of the week's news
Friday 16th of November 2012, 1:08related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: London
What was pinched from the Tower of London?
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US Postal Service in $16bn loss
Friday 16th of November 2012, 1:42related countries:
United StatesThe US Postal Service reports an annual loss of a $15.9bn (£10bn), ending a year in which it defaulted on payments twice to avert bankruptcy.
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Clinton 'to testify on Benghazi'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 2:29related countries:
Libya, United StatesUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify about an attack on the US consulate in Libya that saw four Americans killed, a congresswoman says.
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Investing in a leaner EU
Friday 16th of November 2012, 2:38related countries:
PolandPressure to cut cohesion fund worries Poland
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The ordeal of a Moscow 'shop slave'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 2:56related countries:
Russiarelated places: Moscow
Woman recounts ordeal of her captivity in Moscow
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Argentine sugar magnate charged
Friday 16th of November 2012, 3:24related countries:
ArgentinaArgentine industrialist Carlos Blaquier is charged with unlawful detention in a case dating back to the country's military rule.
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Appeal verdict for Croatia pair
Friday 16th of November 2012, 3:27related countries:
CroatiaCroatians hold prayer vigils as two generals jailed for atrocities against Serbs during the break up of Yugoslavia in 1995 await appeal verdicts.
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Australia declares marine reserve
Friday 16th of November 2012, 4:09related countries:
AustraliaAustralia formally creates the world's largest network of marine reserves, protecting oceans around its coast.
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Sierra Leone faces huge election test
Friday 16th of November 2012, 4:24related countries:
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone faces test in first home-run free vote
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VIDEO: Gang violence escalates in Sao Paulo
Friday 16th of November 2012, 4:44related countries:
Brazilrelated places: Sao Paulo
Violence is gripping Brazil's biggest city - at least seven people were killed in Sao Paulo in just one night this week.
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Police commissioner votes awaited
Friday 16th of November 2012, 5:02related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: Corby
Counting is due to start after polls for the first police and crime commissioners in England and Wales, along with a Westminster by-election in Corby.
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Watson named in Australia squad
Friday 16th of November 2012, 5:42related countries:
South Africa, AustraliaAustralia include all-rounder Shane Watson in their squad for the second Test against South Africa at the Adelaide Oval.
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Israel intensifies Gaza bombing
Friday 16th of November 2012, 5:51related countries:
IsraelIsrael's aerial bombardment of Gaza intensifies after it authorises the call-up of 30,000 army reservists, amid reports of a possible ground offensive.
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VIDEO: Israel intensifies Gaza bombing
Friday 16th of November 2012, 6:29related countries:
IsraelIsrael's aerial bombardment of Gaza has intensified after it authorised the call-up of 30,000 army reservists, amid reports of a possible ground offensive.
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Cocaine and corpse found on boat
Friday 16th of November 2012, 7:40related countries:
TongaA decomposed body and 200kg of cocaine are discovered on a grounded boat off the coast of Tonga, police say.
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VIDEO: Four die as train hits US parade
Friday 16th of November 2012, 7:40related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Texas
The BBC's Alistair Leithead reports after four people were killed and 17 others injured when a freight train in Texas hit a parade float.
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Four die as train hits US parade
Friday 16th of November 2012, 7:41related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Texas
Four people die and 16 others are injured as a train hits a parade float on its way to an event honouring wounded US veterans in Texas.
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Japan averts its 'fiscal cliff'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 8:07related countries:
JapanJapan's lawmakers pass a crucial bill that will allow the government to pay for a large chunk of its expenses, averting a potential fiscal cliff.
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Asian tycoons eye Singapore firm
Friday 16th of November 2012, 8:48related countries:
SingaporeTwo of Asia's biggest tycoons go head-to-head to take control of Singaporean conglomerate Fraser & Neave.
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Beckham move to Australia denied
Friday 16th of November 2012, 9:18related countries:
AustraliaDavid Beckham has "no plans" to play in Australia despite reported interest, a spokesperson confirms.
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Ben Stiller receives film award
Friday 16th of November 2012, 9:21related countries:
United StatesJennifer Aniston, Laura Dern and other celebrities pay tribute to Ben Stiller at the annual 26th American Cinematheque Awards bash.
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Remains of King Zog repatriated
Friday 16th of November 2012, 9:28related countries:
FranceThe remains of King Zog, Albania's self-proclaimed former monarch, are repatriated from France more than half a century after his death.
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Dutch to lead organ trade inquiry
Friday 16th of November 2012, 9:59related countries:
NetherlandsA Dutch medical research centre is to lead an international investigation into the trafficking of human organs.
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Counting under way in Corby poll
Friday 16th of November 2012, 10:11related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: Corby
Counting is under way in Corby, with Labour hoping to make its first by-election gain from the Tories in 15 years.
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Georgian ex-officials arrested
Friday 16th of November 2012, 10:13related countries:
GeorgiaGeorgian authorities arrest nine more officials who served under President Mikheil Saakashvili, who lost a general election last month.
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Milan gargoyles up for adoption
Friday 16th of November 2012, 10:16related countries:
Italyrelated places: Milan
Milan's main cathedral puts its gargoyles up for adoption, as it seeks to raise funds for renovation amid budget cuts by the Italian government.
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McIlroy misses cut in Hong Kong
Friday 16th of November 2012, 10:23related countries:
Hong KongDefending champion Rory McIlroy fails to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open while Michael Campbell leads by one after a 64.
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UK moves towards Syria opposition
Friday 16th of November 2012, 10:54related countries:
Syria, United Kingdomrelated places: London
Syrian opposition groups could be a "credible, political alternative" to the Assad government, UK foreign secretary William Hague says.
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Jesse & Joy win 4 Latin Grammys
Friday 16th of November 2012, 10:59related countries:
MexicoMexican brother and sister duo Jesse & Joy take home four Latin Grammy Awards, while best album goes to Colombian rocker Juanes.
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Withdraw UK troops now - Ashdown
Friday 16th of November 2012, 11:16related countries:
Afghanistan, United KingdomBritain should pull its troops out from Afghanistan as quickly as decently possible, former Liberal Democrat leader Lord Ashdown says.
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India dominate struggling England
Friday 16th of November 2012, 11:36related countries:
India, United KingdomA Cheteshwar Pujara double hundred and three late wickets put India in complete control of the first Test against England.
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Japan PM set for general election
Friday 16th of November 2012, 11:48related countries:
JapanJapanese PM Yoshihiko Noda dissolves parliament ahead of an election next month seen as unlikely to deliver a clear winner.
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Egypt PM decries Gaza 'disaster'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 11:58related countries:
Egypt, IsraelEgypt's prime minister urges Israel to stop attacking Gaza, as the two sides exchange fire and Tel Aviv is targeted for a second day.
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Vow to restore order in Corsica
Friday 16th of November 2012, 12:13related countries:
FranceThe French government vows to restore order on the island of Corsica, which accounts for one in five of the country's gangland murders.
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Basque terror suspect arrested
Friday 16th of November 2012, 12:33related countries:
SpainPolice in Liverpool have arrested a man wanted in Spain on suspicion of terrorism offences.
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New look at British Museum mummy
Friday 16th of November 2012, 12:41related countries:
United KingdomVisitors to the British Museum are able to take a virtual look at one of its oldest mummies and view a post mortem of the body which suggests he was murdered.
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Political and economic problems fuel Jordan protests
Friday 16th of November 2012, 12:53related countries:
JordanPolitical and economic problems add to Jordan unrest
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VIDEO: Charles and Camilla in Christchurch
Friday 16th of November 2012, 13:14related countries:
New Zealandrelated places: Christchurch
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch.
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Schoolbook attacks meat-eaters
Friday 16th of November 2012, 14:08related countries:
IndiaMeat-eaters "easily cheat, lie, forget promises and commit sex crimes", according to a controversial school textbook available in India.
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GB win boxing World Series opener
Friday 16th of November 2012, 14:17related countries:
United StatesThe Great Britain Lionhearts defeat USA Knockouts to win their debut match at the World Series of Boxing.
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Age cheat claim hits Pirates
Friday 16th of November 2012, 14:47related countries:
South AfricaOrlando Pirates, the South African Premier League champions, has suspended its youth development programme amid allegations of age cheating.
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DR Congo vows to defend Goma city
Friday 16th of November 2012, 14:50related countries:
Democratic Republic of the CongoA Congolese regional governor tells the BBC that rebels will not take the main eastern city of Goma, following fierce fighting.
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Egyptians back under-fire Gaza
Friday 16th of November 2012, 14:59related countries:
Israelrelated places: Tel Aviv
Egypt's leaders promise to support Gaza against Israeli attacks, as Tel Aviv is targeted by Gaza militants for a second day.
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VIDEO: Slaves 'held' in Moscow mini market
Friday 16th of November 2012, 15:07related countries:
Russiarelated places: Moscow
A group of people who were held captive as slaves in horrific conditions at a mini market in Moscow have spoken of their ordeal.
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VIDEO: Nigerian military chief on Mali plan
Friday 16th of November 2012, 15:15related countries:
Nigeria, 
MaliTroops would be in Mali within weeks of UN approval, Nigeria's army chief has told the BBC.
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Maker of Twinkies to close down
Friday 16th of November 2012, 15:46related countries:
United StatesThe maker of Twinkies, the cream-filled sponge cakes well-loved in the US, says it will close down the company, leading to the loss of 18,500 jobs.
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Bomb kills Afghan wedding guests
Friday 16th of November 2012, 15:52related countries:
AfghanistanA roadside bomb in western Afghanistan kills 17 people travelling in a wedding party. Most of the victims are women and children
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Verizon chokes pirates' bandwidth
Friday 16th of November 2012, 16:10related countries:
United StatesUS telecommunications group Verizon declares war on illegal downloaders, or pirates, who use technologies such as BitTorrent to steal copyrighted material.
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Vettel fastest in first practice
Friday 16th of November 2012, 16:38related countries:
Bermuda, United Statesrelated places: Austin, Texas
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel headed McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
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Nigeria Islamist chief 'killed'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 16:39related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Maiduguri
Nigeria's army kills a top commander of militant Islamist group Boko Haram in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri, a military spokesman says.
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Gulf of Mexico oil rig on fire
Friday 16th of November 2012, 16:56related countries:
MexicoTwo people are reported missing and four people have been taken to hospital as Gulf of Mexico oil rig catches fire, officials and reports say.
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VIDEO: Croatians jubilant over Generals acquittal
Friday 16th of November 2012, 17:28related countries:
Serbia and Montenegro, CroatiaA war crimes court in The Hague has overturned the convictions of two Croatian generals charged with atrocities against Serbs in the 1990s, there release was condemned in Serbia
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VIDEO: Acosta plans Havana dance school
Friday 16th of November 2012, 18:07related countries:
Cubarelated places: Havana
Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta has revealed plans to transform one of Havana's most impressive pieces of post-revolutionary architecture into a new dance school.
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Iran 'ready to double enrichment'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 18:14related countries:
IranIran is ready to double the output at its underground uranium enrichment facility, the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency says.
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UK cuts aid to Ugandan government
Friday 16th of November 2012, 18:27related countries:
Uganda, United KingdomThe UK cuts all aid to the Ugandan government, following an investigation into corruption in Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi's office.
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Banks pay $417m to settle charges
Friday 16th of November 2012, 19:16related countries:
United StatesJP Morgan and Credit Suisse will together pay US regulators $417m (£263m) to settle charges that they misled investors over mortgage-backed securities.
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Mali Islamists clash with rebels
Friday 16th of November 2012, 20:31related countries:
MaliTuareg-led rebels say they have launched an offensive against militant Islamists in northern Mali, while mediation efforts continue.
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Vettel tops second practice in US
Friday 16th of November 2012, 20:38related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Friday
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel produced an ominous performance to set the pace in Friday practice at the United States GP.
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Gaza rocket fired at Jerusalem
Friday 16th of November 2012, 20:46related countries:
Egypt, IsraelGaza militant rocket targets Jerusalem for the first time as Israel vows to intensify its offensive with up to 75,000 reservists reportedly on stand-by.
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Optimism in 'fiscal cliff' talks
Friday 16th of November 2012, 20:55related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Republican
The US president and Congressional leaders voice their optimism over resolving the so-called fiscal cliff of spending cuts and tax rises.
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Petraeus: Benghazi a 'terror' attack
Friday 16th of November 2012, 21:02related countries:
Libya, United Statesrelated places: Congress
Former CIA chief Gen David Petraeus says the deadly assault on a US consulate in Libya was a terror attack, a week after quitting over an affair.
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Wales 19-26 Samoa
Friday 16th of November 2012, 21:35related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: Cardiff
Samoa pile further misery on Wales with another dramatic win in Cardiff to apply even more pressure on interim coach Robert Howley.
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Israel 'to intensify Gaza raids'
Friday 16th of November 2012, 21:47related countries:
IsraelIsrael puts 75,000 reservists on stand-by and vows to intensify its Gaza raids after militants target Jerusalem for the first time in decades.
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Chile raid on child prostitution
Friday 16th of November 2012, 22:08related countries:
Chilerelated places: Santiago
Police in Chile arrest more than a dozen people suspected of being part of a child prostitution ring operating in Santiago.
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VIDEO: Constant flow of casualties in Gaza
Friday 16th of November 2012, 22:57related countries:
Israelrelated places: Tel Aviv
Rockets have been fired into Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as Palestinian militants raise the stakes of the conflict by target ting the two largest population centre in Israel.
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US lifts ban on Burmese imports
Friday 16th of November 2012, 23:20related countries:
Burma, United StatesThe US lifts a ban on most imports from Burma, ahead of an historic visit by President Barack Obama to the country.
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Alonso defiant over Red Bull pace
Friday 16th of November 2012, 23:23related countries:
United StatesFernando Alonso says he has every chance of winning the world title despite Red Bull's stunning pace in US GP practice.
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Howley bemoans Wales performance
Friday 16th of November 2012, 23:45related countries:
Samoa, United KingdomWales' 26-19 defeat to Samoa was "not up to international standard" says interim head coach Rob Howley.
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Jordan clashes after fuel protest
Friday 16th of November 2012, 23:48related countries:
JordanClashes break out in Jordan between anti-government protesters and supporters of King Abdullah II as fuel prices soar after the government cuts subsidies.
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