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Fort Hood gunman 'not in right mind'

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 0:23
related countries: United States United States

The father of a soldier who killed three men at a US Army base says he was not in his right mind, as officials say an earlier argument played a part.
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US lets Boeing sell parts to Iran

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 2:16
related countries: Iran Iran, United States United States

The US Treasury grants plane manufacturer Boeing a licence to export some commercial parts to Iran, in its first public dealings since 1979.
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US seeks partners among MEPs

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 3:02
related countries: United States United States

US invests time in European Parliament
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Cesar Chavez film triggers legacy discussion

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 3:13
related countries: United States United States, Mexico Mexico

Biopic on Mexican-American labour leader divides opinion
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Dozens missing in Solomons floods

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 5:13
related countries: Solomon Islands Solomon Islands

Dozens of people are still missing after flash floods that have killed at least 12 people and left thousands homeless in the Solomon Islands.
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VIDEO: Welby warns of gay marriage risks

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 6:29
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury says the Church of England accepting same sex marriage could lead to violence against Christians in other countries.
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VIDEO: Quake cleanup continues in Chile

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 8:14
related countries: Chile Chile

A clean-up operation is underway in northern Chile where a magnitude 8.2 earthquake caused major damage on Tuesday.
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Fort Hood gunman had 'leave dispute'

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 8:30
related countries: United States United States

A soldier who killed three men at a US Army base had an argument over a leave request shortly before the shooting, reports say.
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VIDEO: Why it's tough being a groupie in Kuwait

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 8:56
related countries: Kuwait Kuwait

Why it's tough being a woman and a fan in Kuwait
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VIDEO: Volcano spews giant ash plume

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 10:35
related countries: Ecuador Ecuador
related places: Quito

A volcano just south of Ecuador's capital Quito has created a spectacular plum of ash, several kilometres high.
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Priests and nun kidnapped in Cameroon

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 10:39
related countries: Canada Canada, Italy Italy, Cameroon Cameroon

Two Italian priests and a Canadian nun have been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Cameroon, Italy's foreign ministry and media reports say.
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VIDEO: Window smashed at Afghan polling station

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 10:46
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Karen Allen reports from a female polling station in northern Afghanistan, where the presidential elections are underway.
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Missing plane search intensifies

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 11:14
related countries: Malaysia Malaysia

Dozens of ships and planes join the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as the operation moves into its most intensive phase.
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VIDEO: Baby accused of 'planning murder'

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 11:21
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

A young boy, said to be only nine months old, has appeared in court in Pakistan on charges of planning a murder, threatening police and interfering in state affairs.
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Ecuador volcano spews huge ash plume

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 12:11
related countries: Ecuador Ecuador
related places: Quito

A volcano just south of Ecuador's capital Quito has erupted, creating a spectacular plume of ash, several kilometres high.
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AUDIO: Khalizad on 'historic' election

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 12:15
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, United States United States

Former US ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalizad on 'historic' presidential election.
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India chasing historic trophy treble

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 13:08
related countries: India India, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Bangladesh
related places: Dhaka

India will bid to complete a one-day trophy treble when they meet Sri Lanka in Sunday's World Twenty20 final in Dhaka.
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Injury fear for England's Rodriguez

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 13:12
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Southampton and England striker Jay Rodriguez suffers what looks like a serious knee injury against Manchester City.
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Hamilton beats Rosberg in practice

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 13:12
related countries: Bermuda Bermuda, Bahrain Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton beats Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in final practice at the Bahrain GP as Sebastian Vettel spins off.
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Rearrested Mafia boss in custody

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 13:55
related countries: Italy Italy, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

A convicted Mafia boss is remanded in custody after being rearrested over his connections to the criminal network.
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Brazil troops in Rio slum operation

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 13:57
related countries: Botswana Botswana

Brazilian troops enter one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous slums, in the biggest operation to improve security ahead of the World Cup.
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England thrash poor Montenegro

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 14:08
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Toni Duggan scores a hat-trick as England thrash Montenegro to earn new coach Mark Sampson a first competitive win.
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Munster 47-23 Toulouse

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 14:34
related countries: France France
related places: Toulouse

Munster score six tries as they hammer French giants Toulouse at Thomond Park to power into the Heineken Cup semi-finals.
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Ukraine rejects Russia gas bill hike

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 14:54
related countries: Ukraine Ukraine, Russia Russia
related places: Kiev

The Ukrainian PM condemns the near doubling of gas prices charged by Russia, accusing Moscow of trying to punish the new leadership in Kiev.
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Tribal clashes kill 23 in Egypt

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 15:09
related countries: Egypt Egypt
related places: Aswan

At least 23 people are killed in tribal clashes between Arab and Nubian families in Aswan in southern Egypt.
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Pakistan couple get death sentence

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 15:13
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

A Pakistani Christian couple are sentenced to death for blasphemy after allegedly sending a text message insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
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Afghans vote in historic election

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 15:25
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Voters in Afghanistan go to the polls to choose a new president, but there are reports of ballot paper shortages and sporadic violence.
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Plane search ship 'picks up signal'

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 15:50
related countries: Malaysia Malaysia, China China

A Chinese ship searching for the missing Malaysian plane picks up a pulse signal, Chinese media say, but there is no sign it is from flight MH370.
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GB one win away from Davis Cup semi

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 15:51
related countries: Italy Italy, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Naples

Andy Murray and Colin Fleming's doubles win gives Great Britain a 2-1 lead over Italy in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
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Rosberg beats Hamilton to Bahrain pole

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 16:07
related countries: Bermuda Bermuda, Bahrain Bahrain
related places: Hamilton

Nico Rosberg wins a battle with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton for pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Chad rejects CAR shooting claims

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 16:09
related countries: Chad Chad, Central African Republic Central African Republic
related places: Bangui

Chad rejects UN accusations that its troops killed 30 people and injured hundreds more in an unprovoked attack in a market in Bangui.
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VIDEO: Cuba and USA meet in boxing ring

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 17:44
related countries: Cuba Cuba, United States United States

Historic rivals Cuba and the USA have gone head-to-head in the boxing ring for the first time on Cuban soil in more than two decades.
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VIDEO: Olympic Park opened to the public

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 17:56
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Thousands of visitors have spent the day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London which has opened to the public for the first time since the 2012 Games.
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Thai 'red shirts' warn of civil war

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 18:03
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Leaders of Thailand's pro-government "red shirt" movement warn that any bid to oust Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra could trigger a civil war.
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Colombia arrests acid attack suspect

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 18:40
related countries: Colombia Colombia
related places: Bogota

Police in Colombia arrest a man suspected of throwing acid at a woman's face, in a case that has caused outrage across the country.
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VIDEO: 'Red shirts' rally in Bangkok

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 19:16
related countries: Thailand Thailand
related places: Bangkok

Thousands of people have gathered on the outskirts of Bangkok for a two-day rally in support of Thailand's caretaker prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra.
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Rosberg expects tussle with Hamilton

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 19:46
related countries: Bermuda Bermuda, Bahrain Bahrain
related places: Hamilton

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg says he expects a "close, tough race" with team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Millions turn out for Afghan poll

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 20:33
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

More than seven million Afghans voted in Saturday's presidential poll, officials say, but there are reports of ballot paper shortages and sporadic violence.
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France pulls out of Rwanda memorial

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 21:31
related countries: France France, Rwanda Rwanda

The French government pulls out of 20th anniversary commemorations for the Rwandan genocide after comments by President Paul Kagame.
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Hungary's Orban seeks new poll win

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 23:00
related countries: Hungary Hungary

The Fidesz party of Hungary's populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban is tipped to win a second successive term in general elections on Sunday.
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Constitution role for religion call

Saturday 5th of April 2014, 23:09
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Churches and faith groups are calling for the role of religion to be recognised in any written constitution for Scotland.
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