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Hotel of Mum and Dad

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 0:15
related countries: Spain Spain

The Spanish adults learning to live with their parents
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How a 16th Century library was looted

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 1:14
related countries: Italy Italy

How one of Italy's oldest libraries was plundered - by the librarian
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Revisiting my grandfather's murder

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 1:16
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

Bangladesh 1971 - revisiting the scene of my grandfather's murder
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Inside Thailand's 'red villages'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 1:23
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Rural voters who back Thailand's protest-hit government
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Cuba's baseball revolution: Why players are turning pro

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 1:41
related countries: Cuba Cuba

Why Cuban baseball players are turning pro
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Thousands lose power as gales hit UK

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 2:38
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Thousands of homes are without power, a sailor is missing and a man is injured after a tree fell on his car, as strong winds and rain batter the UK.
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Tokyo governor resigns over payment

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 3:30
related countries: Japan Japan

Tokyo Governor Naoki Inose, who was key to the city's successful Olympics bid, resigns over a cash payment scandal.
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Kerry 'regrets' India diplomat row

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 4:05
related countries: India India, United States United States
related places: New York

US Secretary of State John Kerry calls a top Indian official to express his regret over the treatment of one of the country's diplomats in New York.
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US man wins raffle for $1m Picasso

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 4:14
related countries: United States United States

A $1m painting by Pablo Picasso has been won by a US man who paid just 100 euros for a ticket in an online charity raffle.
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UK to airlift Britons from S Sudan

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 5:02
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The UK sends an aircraft to Juba in South Sudan to evacuate Britons amid fighting following a reported coup attempt.
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VIDEO: US surveillance should be 'curbed'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 5:12
related countries: United States United States

A panel set up by President Obama has recommended significant curbs on the massive electronic surveillance programme run by the National Security Agency.
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Indian sailors released in Togo

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 5:43
related countries: India India, Togo Togo

Two Indian sailors who had been languishing in a prison in the West African country of Togo are released, Indian officials say.
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Swann sorry for 'crass' comments

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 6:29
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Perth

England's Graeme Swann apologises for "crass" comments where he compared England's Ashes defeat in Perth to rape.
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EU summit to approve banking reforms

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 8:24
related countries: Belgium Belgium
related places: Brussels

EU leaders meeting in Brussels later are set to sign off a long-awaited pact on handling failing banks, seen as the biggest centralisation of power in the bloc since the launch of the euro.
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Saab wins $4.5bn Brazil jet contract

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 9:34
related countries: Sweden Sweden, Brazil Brazil

Shares in Sweden's Saab surge almost 30% after the company edges out rivals Boeing and Dassault to win a $4.5bn (£2.7bn) contract to supply Brazil's air force with new fighter jets.
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Guantanamo pair transferred to Sudan

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 9:36
related countries: Sudan Sudan

One of the first inmates at Guantanamo Bay, Ibrahim Othman Ibrahim Idris, is among two detainees to have been transferred to Sudan.
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VIDEO: Chocolate prices set to increase

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 9:41
related countries: Singapore Singapore

Chocolate prices are rising due to smaller harvests and soaring demand in Asia. Ashleigh Nghiem visits an artisan chocolate maker in Singapore.
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UK and Irish PMs visit WWI graves

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 9:41
related countries: Ireland Ireland, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Prime Minister David Cameron and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny are jointly visiting a number of World War I graves and memorials in Flanders, Belgium.
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VIDEO: What is Roma life really like ?

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 9:43
related countries: Romania Romania
related places: Roma, Baia Mare

The BBC's Yalda Hakim has had rare access to a Roma community in Baia Mare in north Romania to see what life is really like in the face of poverty and discrimination.
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Abuse 'rife in Syria al-Qaeda jails'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 9:44
related countries: Syria Syria

Torture and summary executions are rife in secret prisons in Syria run by fighters from ISIS, an al-Qaeda affiliate, Amnesty International says.
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VIDEO: Polio vaccine stopped by militants

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 10:14
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The World Health Organisation says it's also vital to protect children in Pakistan, as armed groups there are killing health workers to stop Polio vaccination programmes
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India demands US apology over row

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 10:36
related countries: India India, United States United States
related places: New York

India demands the US apologise over the treatment of a diplomat arrested in New York for suspected visa fraud and underpaying her Indian maid.
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'Heavy fighting' in north Pakistan

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 10:40
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

Heavy fighting involving artillery and helicopter gunships is taking place in the Pakistani tribal area of North Waziristan, the army says.
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Clothing boost for UK retail sales

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 10:48
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

UK retail sales rose last month, official figures show, as the colder weather boosted sales of warm clothing.
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Mubarak allies cleared of corruption

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 11:14
related countries: Egypt Egypt

An Egyptian court acquits the former prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, and two sons of former President Hosni Mubarak of allegations of embezzlement.
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General fears 'hollowed-out' forces

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 11:22
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The UK risks being left with "hollowed-out" armed forces unless it funds and uses them properly, says the country's top military officer.
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Serco to return £68.5m over tagging

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 11:23
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Private security firm Serco has agreed to repay about £68.5m to the government for overcharging on contracts to tag criminals in the UK.
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Two Palestinians die in W Bank raids

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 11:24
related countries: Israel Israel, West Bank West Bank

A member of the Palestinian security forces and a militant are killed in separate gun battles with Israel troops in the West Bank.
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Raja Casablanca 3-1 Atletico Mineiro

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 11:56
related countries: Brazil Brazil, Morocco Morocco

Moroccan champions Raja Casablanca stun Brazil's Atletico Mineiro to reach the Club World Cup final.
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SA report clears Zuma of abuse

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 11:58
related countries: South Africa South Africa

An inquiry by the South African government clears President Jacob Zuma of abusing state money to upgrade his private residence.
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Rights group decry Turkmen elections

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 12:10
related countries: Turkmenistan Turkmenistan

Human rights groups criticise election results in Turkmenistan which have been won overwhelmingly by parties supportive of the president.
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Yanukovych tells West to keep out

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 12:22
related countries: Ukraine Ukraine, Russia Russia

Ukraine's Russian-backed President, Viktor Yanukovych, says he is categorically opposed to Western politicians intervening in Ukraine's crisis.
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Facebook tourist walks off pier

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 12:31
related countries: Aruba Aruba

A Taiwanese tourist is rescued after walking off a pier in the Australian city of Melbourne while checking her Facebook page, police say.
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Syria abductions 'a terror strategy'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 12:32
related countries: Syria Syria

The Syrian government is systematically abducting civilians as part of a widespread campaign of terror, UN investigators say.
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CAR toll 'much higher than thought'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 12:45
related countries: Central African Republic Central African Republic

Amnesty International says almost 1,000 people were killed by ex-rebels in Central African Republic this month, doubling estimates by the UN.
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Irish economy continues to grow

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 12:47
related countries: Ireland Ireland

A stronger construction sector drives growth in the Republic of Ireland's economy in the July-to-September quarter, data from the Central Statistics Office show.
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UK 'was involved in rendition'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 13:34
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

There is evidence Britain was inappropriately involved in the rendition and ill-treatment of terror suspects, an inquiry has revealed.
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US spy agency urged to curb snooping

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 14:15
related countries: United States United States
related places: White House

An advisory panel convened by the White House recommends significant limits on the National Security Agency's electronic surveillance power.
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VIDEO: CAR toll 'much higher than thought'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 14:17
related countries: Central African Republic Central African Republic

Nearly 1000 people, double the number estimated by the UN, have been killed in attacks in the Central African Republic by a mainly Muslim militia, according to the human rights charity Amnesty International.
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Singer Adele awarded MBE at Palace

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 14:27
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Singer Adele has been awarded an MBE by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.
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S Korea to repatriate Chinese bodies

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 14:30
related countries: South Korea South Korea, North Korea North Korea, China China

South Korea will send home the remains of more than 400 Chinese troops who died during the Korean War.
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Typhoon Haiyan: Tour a street devastated by the storm

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 15:28
related countries: Philippines Philippines

A street swept away by Philippine super storm
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Dennis Rodman in third N Korea visit

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 15:47
related countries: North Korea North Korea

Retired player Dennis Rodman arrives in North Korea to arrange a friendly basketball match, amid tensions after the execution of Kim Jong-un's uncle.
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Putin 'to pardon Khodorkovsky'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 15:54
related countries: Russia Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will soon pardon jailed ex-oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a day after MPs backed a wide-ranging amnesty.
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Rebels take key South Sudan town

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 15:55
related countries: Sudan Sudan
related places: Bor

South Sudanese rebels have taken over the key town of Bor, the military says, as fighting continues after a reported coup attempt.
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Man sets himself on fire in Vatican

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 16:02
related countries: Holy See (Vatican City) Holy See (Vatican City)

A man is hospitalised with severe burns after setting himself alight in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, church officials say.
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VIDEO: Drug-running airstrips destroyed in Peru

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 16:09
related countries: Peru Peru

Peruvian authorities say they have delivered a blow to drug traffickers by destroying 20 clandestine airstrips deep in jungles in the south of the country.
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Georgia woman winner of US jackpot

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 16:12
related countries: United States United States
related places: America, Atlanta

An Atlanta woman, one of two winners in America's second-largest jackpot in its history, the $636m (£390m) Mega Millions draw, comes forward.
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Cuba loosens car buying restrictions

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 16:21
related countries: Cuba Cuba

Cuba is loosening long-standing restrictions on people buying foreign-made new and used cars, according to state media.
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World Cup: Cameroon v Croatia

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 16:45
related countries: Cameroon Cameroon, Croatia Croatia

Preview followed by live coverage of the World Cup game between Cameroon and Croatia.
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US homeowner faces trial for killing

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 17:20
related countries: United States United States
related places: Detroit

A US homeowner in Detroit who fatally shot a young black woman on his porch is to stand trial for second-degree murder, a judge said.
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Suicide bombers target Iraq pilgrims

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 17:25
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Shia pilgrims travelling to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala have been targeted in three suicide bomb attacks, with at least 29 people dead.
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Rosberg suffers tyre failure at 200mph

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 17:28
related countries: Bahrain Bahrain, Germany Germany

German driver Nico Rosberg spins at full speed after a tyre "blows up" at a private Pirelli test on Thursday in Bahrain.
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Arcade Fire confirm Glastonbury slot

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 17:32
related countries: Canada Canada

Canadian seven-piece Arcade Fire confirm rumours they are to be the headline act on the first night of next year's Glastonbury Festival.
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Acquitted murder trial Marines named

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 17:39
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Two Royal Marines who were acquitted of the murder of an injured insurgent in Afghanistan have been publicly named for the first time.
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Uganda passes miniskirt ban law

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 17:44
related countries: Uganda Uganda

Ugandan MPs pass a controversial anti-pornography bill, which will ban women from wearing miniskirts.
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Somalia to rebuild national library

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 18:12
related countries: Somalia Somalia
related places: Mogadishu

The national library in Mogadishu, currently in ruins after years of conflict, is to be rebuilt in Somalia, the government announces.
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Al-Nusra leader rejects Syria talks

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 18:16
related countries: Syria Syria

The leader of the al-Nusra Front says the al-Qaeda affiliate will not accept the outcome of next month's proposed Geneva II peace conference on Syria.
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Two guilty of Lee Rigby murder

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 18:17
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Woolwich, London

Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale are found guilty of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south-east London in May.
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Salmon Fishing author Torday dies

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 18:23
related countries: Yemen Yemen, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Paul Torday, the British businessman turned author who enjoyed success with comic bestseller Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, has died at the age of 67, his publisher announces.
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Kenyatta trial may be adjourned

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 18:48
related countries: Kenya Kenya

The International Criminal Court prosecutor requests an adjournment in the trial of Kenya's President Kenyatta after the loss of two key witnesses.
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UAE pulls out of Eurofighter deal

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 19:27
related countries: United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Aircraft manufacturer BAE systems says the United Arab Emirates has pulled out of a proposed deal to buy Eurofighter aircraft.
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Kate Middleton 'voicemails hacked'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 20:03
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Intimate voicemails left for Kate Middleton by Prince William were hacked by the News of the World, the phone-hacking trial hears.
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VIDEO: Putin 'to pardon Khodorkovsky'

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 20:04
related countries: Russia Russia

Vladimir Putin has said Russia's most famous prisoner and the president's biggest political enemy, could soon be freed.
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Target card heist hits 40 million

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 20:17
related countries: United States United States

US retail giant Target is investigating after data from 40 million credit cards is believed to have been stolen.
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Balcony collapses in packed theatre

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 20:39
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Part of a balcony in the Apollo theatre in central London collapses during a performance, according to eye-witnesses.
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US governor defends anti-gay TV star

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 20:40
related countries: United States United States

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal defends a star of the reality TV show Duck Dynasty, suspended for derogatory remarks he made about homosexuality.
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Canada backs 'homophobic' law school

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 20:52
related countries: Canada Canada

Canada's first faith-based law school has been approved over objections from gay-rights advocates and hundreds of law students.
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European markets rise on Fed move

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 21:28
related countries: United States United States

European stock markets rise on news of the US Fed's "taper", but Wall Street fails to hold on to gains made after the announcement.
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Life sentence urged for ex-SS officer

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 22:15
related countries: Netherlands Netherlands, Germany Germany

German prosecutors are calling for a life sentence for 92-year-old Siert Bruins who is on trial over the murder of a Dutch resistance fighter in 1944.
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India peacekeepers killed in S Sudan

Thursday 19th of December 2013, 23:20
related countries: India India

Three Indian peacekeepers have been killed in an attack on a United Nations compound in South Sudan's Jonglei state, India's UN envoy says.
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