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Dream over for boat people back in Sri Lanka
Monday 29th of July 2013, 0:28related countries:
Sri Lanka, 
AustraliaThe despair of the boat people Australia sent home
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Colombia accuses Farc as talks resume
Monday 29th of July 2013, 0:43related countries:
ColombiaChief Colombian negotiator Humberto de la Calle says the Farc rebel group will be held to account for its violence, as peace talks resume.
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In pictures: Nic Dunlop's Burma
Monday 29th of July 2013, 0:55related countries:
BurmaNic Dunlop's two decades in Burma
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Pope Francis holds final Brazil Mass
Monday 29th of July 2013, 1:20related countries:
Brazilrelated places: Copacabana
The Pope closes one of the biggest Roman Catholic youth festivals with a Mass on Copacabana beach, with more than three million people attending.
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S Korea offers 'final' Kaesong talks
Monday 29th of July 2013, 3:48related countries:
South Korea, 
North Korearelated places: Kaesong
South Korea formally proposes "final talks" on restarting operations at the joint Kaesong industrial zone, amid deadlock with North Korea.
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Rio Tinto offloads Northparkes stake
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:00related countries:
Australia, 
ChinaRio Tinto agrees a deal to sell its 80% stake in Northparkes copper and gold mine in Australia to China Molybednum for $820m (£530m).
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VIDEO: Spanish train crash driver charged
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:17related countries:
Chile, 
Spainrelated places: Santiago, Compostela
The driver of the train that crashed near the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, killing 79 people, has been provisionally charged with multiple cases of reckless homicide.
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Man held over China stabbing deaths
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:25related countries:
ChinaPolice in China detain a man accused of stabbing five people to death and wounding three others, state media say.
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VIDEO: Ten injured in Benghazi explosions
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:28related countries:
LibyaTwo explosions have hit the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi - both outside buildings used by the judiciary.
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VIDEO: Problems of poverty in Germany
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:31related countries:
GermanyThroughout the financial crisis in the eurozone, Germany has been held up as a model of financial stability - but it is also a country that is suffering its own economic headaches.
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VIDEO: Why Mid-East peace talks now?
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:45related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Monday, Washington
The US has said peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians will resume in Washington on Monday, after almost three years.
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India meeting to discuss rupee fall
Monday 29th of July 2013, 5:57related countries:
IndiaIndia's PM Manmohan Singh meets industry leaders to discuss the sharp fall in the currency and measures to curb the current account deficit.
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Cambodia opposition rejects results
Monday 29th of July 2013, 7:11related countries:
CambodiaCambodia's opposition rejects the result of Sunday's election due to "serious irregularities", as Hun Sen claims victory with a reduced majority.
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VIDEO: Italy coach plunge leaves 38 dead
Monday 29th of July 2013, 7:15related countries:
ItalyAt least 38 people have been killed in southern Italy when a coach plunged 30m (98ft) down a steep slope, rescue services have said.
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Unrepentant Nazi criminal Priebke chills Rome
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:04related countries:
Italyrelated places: Rome
Italians bitter about unrepentant Nazi war criminal in Rome
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Morsi backers stage defiant marches
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:07related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi march on three points in Cairo despite warnings from the military-backed government.
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Apple in China worker abuse claims
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:13related countries:
ChinaTechnology giant Apple is facing fresh allegations of worker rights violations at Chinese factories of one of its suppliers, the Pegatron Group.
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Taiwan minister resigns amid row
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:39related countries:
TaiwanTaiwan's defence minister resigns following the death of a young conscript, an incident that sparked an outcry on the island.
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India Gorkha strike disrupts life
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:50related countries:
IndiaA 72-hour strike called by the main Gorkha ethnic group in India's West Bengal state brings life to a standstill in the tea-producing Darjeeling hills.
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China orders government debt audit
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:55related countries:
ChinaChina orders a nationwide audit of all government debt, underlining fears that the recent slowdown in its economy may impact the financial sector.
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Wiebe wins Senior Open in play-off
Monday 29th of July 2013, 8:57related countries:
Germany, United StatesAmerican Mark Wiebe beats Germany's Bernhard Langer on the fifth play-off hole to win the Senior Open at Royal Birkdale.
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Bahrain struggles to get economy back on track
Monday 29th of July 2013, 9:24related countries:
BahrainSigns of revival raise hopes for Bahrain's battered economy
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France praises Mali's election
Monday 29th of July 2013, 9:58related countries:
France, 
MaliFrance hails Mali's presidential election, the first since a coup and an Islamist-led insurgency which it helped repel, a "great success".
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Title talk too early - Hamilton
Monday 29th of July 2013, 10:05related countries:
Hungary, 
Bermudarelated places: Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too early" to talk about challenging for the championship this year despite his victory in Hungary.
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The Wolverine tops US box office
Monday 29th of July 2013, 10:08related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Wolverine
Hugh Jackman's latest incarnation as The Wolverine tops the US box office with $55m (£35m) in ticket sales, according to studio estimates.
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Mexico navy admiral killed in ambush
Monday 29th of July 2013, 10:08related countries:
Mexicorelated places: Michoacan
A Mexican admiral is shot dead in an ambush in Michoacan state, where security forces are battling drug gangs for control of the western area.
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Perrigo buys Elan in $8.6bn deal
Monday 29th of July 2013, 10:27related countries:
Ireland, United StatesIrish drug firm Elan has been snapped up by US rival Perrigo in an $8.6bn (£5.6bn) deal which will secure tax savings for the US company.
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Oil spill reaches Thailand beach
Monday 29th of July 2013, 10:45related countries:
ThailandThe oil spill from a leaked pipeline in Thailand reaches a popular tourism island, officials say.
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Ecclestone doubts 2014 Indian GP
Monday 29th of July 2013, 10:59related countries:
IndiaBernie Ecclestone says "political" issues with the race mean he does not expect an Indian Grand Prix in 2014.
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Warner available for third Test
Monday 29th of July 2013, 11:08related countries:
AustraliaBatsman David Warner will rejoin the Australia squad on Monday and be available for the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
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AUDIO: 'Totally unfair' says man 'too fat' for NZ
Monday 29th of July 2013, 11:28related countries:
South Africa, 
New ZealandA South African man who was told he was too fat to have his work visa extended in New Zealand has called the decision "totally unfair".
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Seven killed in Florida hostage siege
Monday 29th of July 2013, 11:31related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Florida, Miami
A Florida man who lived with his elderly mother kills six people in his apartment block before being shot dead by police, officials say.
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Gibraltar delays end amid Spain row
Monday 29th of July 2013, 11:34related countries:
Gibraltar, SpainTraffic is flowing normally at the Gibraltar-Spain border after three days of delays due to increased vehicle searches by the Spanish authorities.
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Nigeria vigilantes in deadly clashes
Monday 29th of July 2013, 11:35related countries:
NigeriaAt least 20 villagers in northern Nigeria are killed after clashes between a recently formed vigilante force and militant Islamists, the army and vigilantes say.
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NHS Direct wants to end 111 contract
Monday 29th of July 2013, 11:37related countries:
United KingdomA major provider of the NHS non-emergency telephone service in England is seeking to pull out of its contracts due to financial problems.
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Saks snapped up by Hudson's Bay
Monday 29th of July 2013, 12:01related countries:
Canada, United Statesrelated places: Bay, Saks, Hudson
Canadian retailer Hudson's Bay Company has bought US department store Saks in a $2.9bn deal.
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Bale 'wants to speak to Real Madrid'
Monday 29th of July 2013, 12:14related countries:
SpainTottenham chairman Daniel Levy is adamant Gareth Bale will not be sold after he indicated he wants to speak to Real Madrid.
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SA call to sack police with records
Monday 29th of July 2013, 12:58related countries:
South AfricaSouth Africa's main opposition party calls for the sacking of close to 1,500 police officers who it has been revealed have criminal records.
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How can Egypt get out of crisis?
Monday 29th of July 2013, 13:02related countries:
EgyptEgypt struggles with transition to democracy
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'Most typecast actor' Raj dies at 85
Monday 29th of July 2013, 13:27related countries:
Indiarelated places: Mumbai
Indian actor Jagdish Raj, who was best known for playing a police detective in some 144 Bollywood films, dies in Mumbai aged 85.
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VIDEO: Spanish flee 'incredible' forest fires
Monday 29th of July 2013, 13:57related countries:
SpainWitnesses have been describing the terror at the wildfires which swept across parts of western Europe.
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VIDEO: Beneath flyover where Italy coach fell
Monday 29th of July 2013, 14:03related countries:
ItalyA coach has plunged off a flyover in southern Italy leaving at least 38 people dead in the country's worst road accident for decades.
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Wave of deadly car bombs hits Iraq
Monday 29th of July 2013, 14:13related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Baghdad
A wave of car bombs hit the capital, Baghdad, and other areas, killing at least 51 people in mostly Shia areas, officials say.
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Italy coach plunge leaves 38 dead
Monday 29th of July 2013, 14:16related countries:
ItalyA coach plunges off a flyover in southern Italy, leaving at least 38 people dead and 10 injured - Italy's worst road accident for decades.
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Mandela money court battle delayed
Monday 29th of July 2013, 14:37related countries:
South AfricaA case aimed at ousting ex-South African President Nelson Mandela's aides from two companies he set up is delayed after a lawyer pulls out, a law firm says.
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New Zealand pair feared dead on K2
Monday 29th of July 2013, 14:46related countries:
New ZealandA New Zealand father and son are feared dead after an avalanche on K2, the world's second highest mountain.
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Nepal tiger population rises by 63%
Monday 29th of July 2013, 15:08related countries:
NepalA survey shows the number of wild tigers in Nepal has increased by 63% since 2009, as the government tries to double the population by 2022.
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Syria troops 'retake' key Homs area
Monday 29th of July 2013, 15:25related countries:
SyriaSyrian government forces have fully captured the Khalidiya district of Homs, a key rebel stronghold in the central city, state media report.
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NZ denies helping US spy on reporter
Monday 29th of July 2013, 15:45related countries:
Afghanistan, New Zealand, United StatesNew Zealand officials deny a report that its military conspired with US spy agencies to monitor a freelance journalist in Afghanistan.
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Killing star to be Sherlock villain
Monday 29th of July 2013, 15:50related countries:
DenmarkDanish actor and star of The Killing, Lars Mikkelsen, is to play a villain in the third series of BBC One's Sherlock.
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Abuse claims at ex-boarding school
Monday 29th of July 2013, 16:00related countries:
United KingdomA BBC investigation uncovers evidence of serious physical and sexual abuse at one of Scotland's most prestigious Catholic boarding schools.
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Observer concerns over Zimbabwe poll
Monday 29th of July 2013, 16:27related countries:
ZimbabweSouthern Africa's chief observer to Zimbabwe says he is gravely concerned that a voters' roll has not been released, two days before elections.
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Cannes gem robbery worth 100m euros
Monday 29th of July 2013, 16:56related countries:
Francerelated places: Cannes
The value of jewels stolen in a dramatic armed raid in the French Riviera resort of Cannes is now put at more than 100m euros.
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Saudi to build $22bn Riyadh metro
Monday 29th of July 2013, 17:21related countries:
Saudi Arabiarelated places: Riyadh
The Saudi Arabian government says it will spend more than $22bn on a metro for the capital Riyadh
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Meilutyte sets new world record
Monday 29th of July 2013, 17:31related countries:
LithuaniaLithuania's Ruta Meilutyte breaks the 100m breaststroke world record in the World Championship semi-finals in Barcelona.
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After Khalidiya, Syria conflict goes on
Monday 29th of July 2013, 17:34related countries:
SyriaKhalidiya 'victory' does not mean Syria uprising will be extinguished
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FBI 'saves 105 trafficked children'
Monday 29th of July 2013, 18:24related countries:
United StatesThe FBI says it has rescued 105 children and held 150 pimps during raids in 76 US cities over the weekend, in an operation against child prostitution.
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Ghana probe into 'captive children'
Monday 29th of July 2013, 18:32related countries:
GhanaPolice in Ghana question a couple accused of keeping their three children, aged between four and eight, locked inside their home since birth.
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Cairo vendors killed in mass brawl
Monday 29th of July 2013, 19:11related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
At least 12 people die in a fight between street vendors in central Cairo, apparently sparked by a row over spaces.
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US house collapse injures eight
Monday 29th of July 2013, 19:29related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Philadelphia
Eight people are injured when a Philadelphia row house collapses and severely damages neighbouring buildings.
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Pope: Who am I to judge gay people?
Monday 29th of July 2013, 20:05related countries:
BrazilPope Francis says gay people should not be marginalised but integrated into society, in an apparent softening of his predecessor's line on the issue.
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Militants attack Pakistani prison
Monday 29th of July 2013, 20:24related countries:
Pakistanrelated places: Taliban
Militants have launched an armed assault on a prison in north-west Pakistan housing Taliban inmates, local officials say.
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Brazil police tried over jail riot
Monday 29th of July 2013, 20:34related countries:
BotswanaTwenty-six Brazilian policemen go on trial over the deaths of 73 inmates during a riot at Carandiru prison in Sao Paulo in 1992.
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Tunisia government 'will not quit'
Monday 29th of July 2013, 21:02related countries:
TunisiaTunisia's Islamist-led government will not step down despite opposition demands and will hold elections in December, the prime minister says.
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Mass for Spanish train crash dead
Monday 29th of July 2013, 21:10related countries:
Chile, Spainrelated places: Santiago, Compostela
Members of Spain's royal family attend a Mass in Santiago de Compostela for the 79 people who died in a train crash the north-western city.
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Death penalty in Kenya tourist case
Monday 29th of July 2013, 21:29related countries:
Kenya, United KingdomA Kenyan court imposes the death penalty on a former hotel worker found guilty of being part of a gang which murdered a British tourist in 2011 and held his wife hostage.
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Woman held in Washington vandalism
Monday 29th of July 2013, 21:54related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Washington
A woman is arrested at the US National Cathedral in connection with an act of vandalism there, days after the Lincoln Memorial was similarly defaced.
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Bale 'too young' for Madrid move
Monday 29th of July 2013, 22:01related countries:
Spainrelated places: Madrid
Gareth Bale is too young to leave Tottenham and move overseas by joining Real Madrid, says ex-Spurs boss David Pleat.
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Christian Benitez dies aged 27
Monday 29th of July 2013, 22:02related countries:
QatarFormer Birmingham striker Christian Benitez dies aged 27, after his heart stops following his debut for Qatar's El Jaish.
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'Blasts' hit Nigerian city of Kano
Monday 29th of July 2013, 22:09related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Kano
Blasts in northern Nigerian city of Kano hit a Christian area previously targeted by Islamic militants, according to local witnesses.
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VIDEO: Zimbabweans return home to vote
Monday 29th of July 2013, 23:02related countries:
South AfricaZimbabweans from South Africa talk about who they will vote for in Wednesday's election.
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End of the road for Jeepneys?
Monday 29th of July 2013, 23:42related countries:
PhilippinesHas the Philippine Jeepney lost its charm?
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Tunisia's alternative law enforcers
Monday 29th of July 2013, 23:55related countries:
TunisiaTunisia's alternative law enforcers challenging the state
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