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The untold story of Pakistan's other war

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 0:05
related countries: Pakistan

The untold story of Pakistan's other war
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Afghan notebook: Bomb-proof call centre

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 0:09
related countries: Afghanistan

Afghan bomb-proof call centre answers election queries
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Three sought over US college noose

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 0:18
related countries: United States

The University of Mississippi wants to question three white students suspected of draping a noose over a statue of the college's first black student.
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Museveni stalls on anti-gay bill

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 1:10
related countries: Uganda, United States

President Museveni asks the US to advise Ugandan scientists about homosexuality, as he decides whether to sign a law increasing penalties.
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US military awards to correct 'bias'

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 3:02
related countries: United States
related places: White House

The White House will award the top US military accolade to 24 veterans after a review of cases potentially overlooked because of discrimination.
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Market turmoil to dominate G20

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 4:53
related countries: Brazil, Indonesia

Turbulence in emerging markets like Brazil and Indonesia are expected to be a hot topic for finance ministers at this weekend's G20 meeting.
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Carry On star granted blue plaque

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 5:12
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

Comic and Carry On star Kenneth Williams is honoured with a blue plaque in central London on what would have been his 88th birthday.
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Venezuela's Maduro seeks Obama talks

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 5:59
related countries: Venezuela, United States

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro invites US President Barack Obama to join him in talks aimed at resolving the problems between the two countries.
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NHS trusts with deficits rise to 39

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 8:31
related countries: United Kingdom

A study of NHS foundation trusts in England finds the number of those in financial trouble has nearly doubled in a year from 21 to 39.
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Sydney Roosters 36-14 Wigan Warriors

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 11:15
related countries: Australia

Sydney Roosters win the World Club Challenge for the third time with a resounding victory over Wigan Warriors in Australia.
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Two-time gold winner fails drugs test

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 11:37
related countries: Germany

Two-time gold winner Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle and William Frullani are sent home from Sochi 2014 after failing drugs tests.
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Russia dismisses Pussy Riot assault

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 11:49
related countries: Russia
related places: Sochi

Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Kozak says protest group Pussy Riot provoked an attack on them by a Cossack security patrol in Sochi.
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VIDEO: Ukraine parliament guarded by citizens

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 12:05
related countries: Ukraine

Footage of Ukraine's parliament building on Friday and Saturday shows how the building has gone from police guard to so-called "self defence" guard.
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Snowboarder Wild wins second gold

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 12:24
related countries: Russia

Russia's Vic Wild wins parallel slalom to become the first man to win two snowboarding golds at the same Winter Olympics.
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Australian TV presenter found dead

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 12:29
related countries: Aruba

Australian TV presenter and anti-cyber bullying campaigner Charlotte Dawson is found dead at her Sydney home.
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New Italian government sworn in

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 12:31
related countries: Italy

A new Italian government led by centre-left politician Matteo Renzi is sworn in after promising quick action to tackle a stagnant economy.
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Vincent Nichols becomes a cardinal

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 12:37
related countries: Italy, United Kingdom
related places: Rome

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales is created a cardinal at a ceremony in Rome.
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Opposition asserts authority in Kiev

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 13:54
related countries: Ukraine, Russia, United States
related places: Kiev

Ukraine's opposition asserts control in parliament, as protesters walk unchallenged into official buildings and President Yanukovych leaves Kiev.
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Rosberg sets blistering test pace

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 14:36
related countries: Bahrain

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg sets a searing pace on the final day of the second pre-season test in Bahrain.
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VIDEO: Moment Ukraine MPs voted to free ex-PM

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 14:51
related countries: Ukraine

The daughter of former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko tearfully welcomed the moment Ukrainian MPs voted to release her mother from jail.
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Italy 20-21 Scotland

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 15:22
related countries: Italy, United Kingdom
related places: Rome

Duncan Weir's brilliant last-minute drop-goal gives Scotland the narrowest of victories against Italy in Rome.
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Dutch get their Sochi skates on

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 15:27
related countries: Netherlands

How Dutch skaters sped to success at Sochi
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Ukraine ex-PM Tymoshenko freed

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 16:09
related countries: Ukraine

Ukrainian opposition leader - former ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko - is freed from jail.
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Pope Francis appoints new cardinals

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 16:16
related countries: Italy
related places: Rome

Pope Francis appoints 19 new cardinals at a ceremony in Rome - the first such appointments of his papacy.
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PCS 'neutral' in independence debate

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 16:35
related countries: United Kingdom

Members of one of Scotland's biggest unions vote against taking any side in the independence campaign.
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VIDEO: Ukraine leader condemns 'coup'

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 17:04
related countries: Ukraine

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has refused to stand down, calling the uprising by opposition protesters a "coup".
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Real Madrid 3-0 Elche

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 17:56
related countries: Spain

Gareth Bale scores with a spectacular 30-yard strike as Real Madrid defeat Elche 3-0 to move top of Spain's La Liga.
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Algeria's president to seek new term

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 18:02
related countries: Algeria

The Algerian president, who has not publicly addressed the country for nearly three years, will run for re-election, his office says.
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England 13-10 Ireland

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 18:29
related countries: Ireland

England hit back from 10-3 down to end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes and revive their own Six Nations ambitions at Twickenham.
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England showed maturity - Lancaster

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 19:41
related countries: Ireland

England coach Stuart Lancaster says his players showed character and spirit to beat Ireland 13-10 in the Six Nations.
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Man and myth: Joaquin 'Shorty' Guzman

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 20:02
related countries: Mexico

How 'Shorty' Guzman became Mexico's most-wanted drug lord
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Ukraine MPs vote to oust president

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 20:21
related countries: Ukraine
related places: Kiev

Ukrainian MPs vote to oust President Yanukovych and hold early presidential elections on 25 May.
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Rooney 'not bothered' by abuse

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 21:17
related countries: United Kingdom

Manchester United boss David Moyes says the fans giving the England striker abuse will be cheering him at the World Cup.
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Real Sociedad 3-1 Barcelona

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 21:25
related countries: Spain

Barcelona lose ground on arch rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish title race after a deserved defeat at Real Sociedad.
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Mexico's 'Shorty' Guzman arrested

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 22:18
related countries: United States, Mexico
related places: El Chapo

One of the world's most wanted drug barons, Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman, is arrested in a joint US-Mexican operation in Mexico's Sinaloa state.
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UN agrees resolution on Syria aid

Saturday 22nd of February 2014, 23:50
related countries: Syria

The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution on access to humanitarian aid in Syria - the first time it has united on the issue.
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