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Was James Buchanan really the worst president?
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 0:42related countries:
United StatesWas this man really the worst US president in history?
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Can the Irish help reform US immigration?
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 0:48related countries:
Ireland, United StatesCan the Irish help reform US immigration?
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India floods: The search for missing victims
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 1:08related countries:
IndiaTrying to keep up hopes for missing India flood victims in Uttarakhand
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Catholic priest beheaded in Syria
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 1:27related countries:
SyriaThe Vatican says a Syrian Catholic priest has been beheaded by rebels at a monastery in the northern Syria.
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Lethal Arizona wildfire rages on
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 2:42related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Arizona
A deadly wildfire in the US state of Arizona remains uncontained, as the 19 elite firefighters killed by the blaze are identified.
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The boy killed for an off-hand remark about God
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 4:22related countries:
SyriaSharia spreading in Syria's rebel-held areas
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Russian rocket crashes in Kazakhstan
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 4:56related countries:
Kazakhstan, 
RussiaAn unmanned Russian rocket carrying three navigation satellites crashes seconds after its launch from the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan.
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VIDEO: Malala's friend Shazia moves to UK
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 5:45related countries:
Pakistan, 
United Kingdomrelated places: Taliban
Pakistani schoolgirl Shazia Ramzan, who was with Malala Yousafzai when she was shot in the head by the Taliban after campaigning for girls' rights to education, has come to the UK to go to school.
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VIDEO: Mexico's first mariachi school
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 5:52related countries:
MexicoMexico's first academy of mariachi music has opened in Mexico City.
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Suicide attack on Kabul supply firm
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 6:14related countries:
Afghanistanrelated places: Kabul
Insurgents kill at least seven people in a suicide attack on the Kabul base of a logistics firm supplying Nato forces in Afghanistan.
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Organ donor system change vote due
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 6:42related countries:
United KingdomWales could become the only country in the United Kingdom with an opt-out system of organ donation if assembly members vote to change the law later.
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VIDEO: Rocket explodes seconds after launch
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 7:03related countries:
Kazakhstan, RussiaAn unmanned Russian Proton-M rocket crashes just seconds after its launch from the Russian Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan.
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Chinese woman 'must visit mother'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 7:39related countries:
ChinaA Chinese court orders a woman to visit her mother once every two months, state media say, a day after a new law on parental visits came into effect.
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China launches online petition site
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 8:22related countries:
ChinaChina launches a new online petitions platform, but internet users fear the site - which crashed on its first day - could expose people to retribution.
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Dead fish fill Mexico reservoir
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 8:37related countries:
MexicoSome 500 tonnes of fish wash up on the banks of a Mexican reservoir, reportedly killed after a factory poured molasses into the water.
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Morsi criticises army ultimatum
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 9:30related countries:
EgyptEgyptian President Morsi says a 48-hour army ultimatum set by the army "may cause confusion" and vows to stick to his own plans to resolve the political crisis.
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Lions trio could return for decider
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 9:47related countries:
Ireland, United Kingdom, 
AustraliaThe British and Irish Lions could be boosted by the return of three players from injury for the Australia series decider.
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Snowden 'broadens asylum requests'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 9:56related countries:
United States, 
Hong KongFugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has sent asylum requests to 21 countries, Wikileaks says, but he has withdrawn an application to Russia.
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Jordan publishes 'Abu Qatada treaty'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 9:59related countries:
Jordan, United KingdomThe treaty between the UK and Jordan which paves the way for radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported is officially published in Jordan.
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Hyundai told to pay $14m in US case
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:00related countries:
United StatesA US jury says Hyundai must pay $14m (£9m) in damages to the family of a man who suffered traumatic brain injury after side airbags in a car failed to deploy.
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Horwill cleared for final Lions Test
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:06related countries:
Ireland, United KingdomAustralia captain James Horwill is free to play in Saturday's series-deciding final Test against the British and Irish Lions.
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Antarctic flood produces 'ice crater'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:08related countries:
AntarcticaSatellites are used to map the "ice crater" that developed in Antarctica when a lake buried almost 3km down suddenly overflowed.
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VIDEO: Inside Australia's unnatural wonder
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:14related countries:
Australia, ChinaAustralia's economy has proved resilient during the global economic downturn, but there are fears the slowdown in Chinese manufacturing could depress demand for iron ore and other commodities.
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Gunmen kill Mexico mayor candidate
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:18related countries:
MexicoGunmen kidnap and kill a candidate in Mexico's forthcoming local elections, prompting politicians to warn over a climate of violence and fear.
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Pirelli strengthens tyres after failures
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:27related countries:
GermanyPirelli will strengthen its tyres ahead of the German Grand Prix to try to avoid the blowouts seen at Silverstone.
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Firms' confidence 'at six-year high'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:41related countries:
United KingdomBusiness confidence in the UK is at its highest level since 2007 and the economy is slowly strengthening, a survey from a leading business group suggests.
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'Progress made' on Syria peace talks
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 10:55related countries:
Syria, Russia, United StatesThe US and Russia have made progress on plans to convene a conference to find a solution to the conflict in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry says.
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English rude word goes German
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 11:00related countries:
GermanyGermany's standard dictionary includes a vulgar English term, used by Chancellor Angela Merkel among others, as an acceptable German word.
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French regulator raids Apple stores
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 11:10related countries:
FranceApple stores and distributors have been raided by French authorities amid accusations that Apple store rivals have been treated unfairly.
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Hungary's tobacco law: Leaked tape causes outrage
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 12:06related countries:
HungaryHungary's leaked tape, tobacco law, and claims of conspiracy
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Scores of Islamists jailed in UAE
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 12:37related countries:
United Arab EmiratesSixty-eight Islamists in the United Arab Emirates are jailed on charges of plotting to overthrow the government in a trial criticised by rights groups.
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Putin critic Lebedev escapes jail
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 13:41related countries:
Russiarelated places: Lebedev
Russian media magnate Alexander Lebedev is convicted after punching a fellow guest on a television show, but escapes a jail sentence.
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Fast-tracked Fawad boosts Australia
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 13:47related countries:
Pakistan, AustraliaPakistan-born leg spinner Fawad Ahmed will be available from the start of the Ashes after receiving Australian citizenship.
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Holiday hires boost Spanish jobs
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:00related countries:
SpainThe number of registered job seekers in Spain fell again in June as more firms hired people on a temporary basis ahead of the peak summer season.
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Marine Le Pen loses immunity as MEP
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:03related countries:
FranceMEPs strip France's National Front leader of parliamentary immunity, paving the way for her prosecution for incitement to hatred.
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Betancourt marks 2008 Farc escape
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:12related countries:
Colombia, FranceFrench-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt marks five years since her dramatic release by Farc militants, who held her for years in the jungle.
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Get stop and search right, says May
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:14related countries:
United KingdomIt is time to get police stop and search right, says Home Secretary Theresa May, launching a consultation on the powers in England and Wales.
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China sex film screened in error
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:15related countries:
Chinarelated places: Jilin
A sex film is accidentally shown on a big screen in a public square in China's Jilin province to the surprise of passers-by, Chinese media report.
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Obama Africa tour ends with Tanzania
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:24related countries:
Tanzania, United StatesPresident Barack Obama ends his Africa tour leaving Tanzania, where he honoured victims of the 1998 US embassy bombing with George W Bush.
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Children die in Russian air crash
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:32related countries:
RussiaRescuers battle to reach the site of a helicopter crash in Siberia, in which at least 21 people including children are feared dead.
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Mitsubishi UFJ buys Thai bank stake
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:56related countries:
Thailand, 
JapanJapan's biggest lender Mitsubishi UFJ agrees to buy a controlling stake in Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya for $5.6bn.
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Trade softens EU anger in US spy row
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 14:59related countries:
United StatesGavin Hewitt on what cools EU's anger over US spy claims
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Russia spy couple jailed in Germany
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 15:01related countries:
Russia, GermanyA married couple are sent to jail in Germany after being found guilty of spying for Russia for about 20 years.
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S Africa's FW de Klerk in hospital
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 15:23related countries:
South AfricaSouth Africa's former President FW de Klerk, who cut short a trip because of Nelson Mandela's health, is being fitted with a pacemaker, his foundation says.
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Strong US car sales drive recovery
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 15:43related countries:
United Statesrelated places: June
US car manufacturers report their strongest monthly sales growth in June since the recession.
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John Paul II 'set for sainthood'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 15:58related countries:
PolandJohn Paul II could be declared a saint this year after a Vatican committee approves a second miracle attributed to the Polish pope's intercession.
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Palestinian dies in West Bank clash
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 16:05related countries:
Israel, 
West BankA Palestinian teenager has been killed during clashes between stone-throwing youths and Israeli troops in the West Bank.
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'Major' problems for NHS 111 service
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 16:21related countries:
United KingdomThe future of the new NHS non-emergency telephone service in a quarter of England is thrown into doubt after a major provider admits it is facing severe problems.
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Mandela grandson accused over graves
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 16:21related countries:
South AfricaThe Mandela family seeks criminal charges against the former South African leader's grandson for alleged grave tampering.
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Ulster Bank cuts hundreds of jobs
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 16:52related countries:
United KingdomThe Ulster Bank, which is owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), has announced it is to shed hundreds of jobs with the closure of 39 rural branches across Ireland.
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Last India flood pilgrims evacuated
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 16:52related countries:
IndiaThe last of the pilgrims stranded after the recent floods in the Indian state of Uttarakhand are evacuated, bringing to an end one of the world's largest air rescue operations.
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Gerrans takes over yellow jersey
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 16:54related countries:
France, 
Arubarelated places: Nice
Simon Gerrans takes the Tour de France leader's yellow jersey after his Orica GreenEdge squad won the team time trial.
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Rival protests amid Egypt tension
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 17:00related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Opponents and supporters of Egypt's president gather in the capital, Cairo, ahead of a deadline set by a protest movement for him to leave power.
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Malaysia PM makes sedition pledge
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 17:26related countries:
MalaysiaMalaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says that he will honour a pledge to abolish the sedition act following a hotly contested election in May.
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Hollande sacks critical minister
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 17:55related countries:
FranceFrance's President Francois Hollande sacks his Environment Minister Delphine Batho after she criticised cuts to her department.
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Scot dies in Afghan suicide bombing
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:04related countries:
Afghanistanrelated places: Kabul
Security worker Mark Duffus, 41, is among seven killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul base of a logistics firm supplying Nato forces in Afghanistan.
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VIDEO: Mandela family dispute over graves
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:11related countries:
South AfricaMembers of former South African President Nelson Mandela's family have laid a criminal complaint against his grandson Mandla.
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VIDEO: US man films as hometown destroyed
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:18related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Arizona
Colleagues of the 19 elite firefighters who died tackling an enormous wildfire in Arizona have held a memorial for them, as the blaze continues to rage.
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Irish abortion law passes first vote
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:23related countries:
IrelandPoliticians in the Republic of Ireland overwhelmingly vote to introduce limited abortion.
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VIDEO: Obama in energy-generating kickabout
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:29related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Africa
During the final day of his three-country tour of Africa, US President Obama made time to fit in a kickabout with an energy-generating football.
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Senegal charges Chad's ex-leader
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:37related countries:
Senegal, 
ChadChad's former leader Hissene Habre is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture in Senegal.
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Wave of Iraq bombings kill dozens
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:39related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Baghdad
At least 40 people have been killed in a series of bombings across Iraq, most of them targeting Shia market areas in the capital Baghdad.
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Stoke City sign Barcelona's Muniesa
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:52related countries:
Spainrelated places: Barcelona, Muniesa
Stoke sign Spanish international under-21 defender Marc Muniesa from Barcelona on a free transfer.
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Murray set for 'dangerous' Verdasco
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:52related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: Wimbledon
British number one Andy Murray will take on Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Wednesday.
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US blacklists Burmese army officer
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 18:58related countries:
Burma, 
North Korea, United StatesThe US blacklists a senior Burmese army officer who it accuses of making arms deals with North Korea in defiance of UN resolutions.
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Key minister resigns in Portugal
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 19:21related countries:
PortugalA second leading figure in Portugal's centre-right coalition, Foreign Minister Paulo Portas, quits the government in over its austerity drive.
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Two held in 'Canada Day bomb plot'
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 19:40related countries:
Canada, United KingdomTwo people are arrested in British Columbia accused of plotting to plant a bomb outside the provincial legislature on Canada Day, police say.
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Egypt army outlines post-Morsi plan
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 19:50related countries:
EgyptAmid continuing protests across the country, military sources in Egypt leak details of a "roadmap" for the country's future.
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Pirelli blames F1 teams over tyres
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 20:29related countries:
United KingdomPirelli blames the way the Formula 1 teams run their cars for the series of tyre failures during the British Grand Prix.
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US mother wins lawsuit over bagel
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 20:55related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania woman whose newborn was taken from her because she failed a hospital drug test after eating a poppy seed bagel wins a payout.
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Portuguese PM vows to fight on
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 21:14related countries:
PortugalPortugal's Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho says he will not quit, despite the resignation of two key members of his government in as many days.
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New York City gets .nyc domain name
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 21:22related countries:
United StatesNew York City is the first US city to get approval for its own .nyc domain name, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces.
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Cook and Trott in pre-Ashes boost
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 21:43related countries:
United KingdomAlastair Cook and Jonathan Trott hit form in England's pre-Ashes warm-up against Essex, but match loses its first-class status.
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Snowden's asylum options narrow
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 22:22related countries:
United StatesA growing number of countries reject the asylum requests of intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, as he attempts to avoid extradition to the US.
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VIDEO: Men with martyrdom on their minds
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 22:30related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Clashes in Cairo between opponents and supporters of President Morsi killed seven people on Tuesday, officials say.
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VIDEO: Pakistan's school for child workers
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 23:08related countries:
Pakistanrelated places: Islamabad
Nel Hedayat visits a school which has been set up in a park in Islamabad in the evenings to provide a free education to poor children, many of whom have spent the day working to provide money for their families.
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Ex-FBI chief to probe BP payments
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 23:12related countries:
MexicoA former FBI director is to investigate alleged misconduct over payments to settle claims for the BP Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
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Turks question police use of force
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013, 23:33related countries:
TurkeyPolice handling of Turkish protests questioned
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