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Guinea declares Ebola 'emergency'

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 0:00
related countries: Guinea

Guinean President Alpha Conde has declared a 45-day "health emergency" in five regions in the west and southwest of the Ebola-hit nation.
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VIDEO: Monitoring a ceasefire in Ukraine

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 0:15
related countries: Ukraine

International observers are in Ukraine to observe a ceasefire, but they say they do not have access to all border crossings.
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Immigrants drawn back to California

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 0:17
related countries: Mexico
related places: Yucatan, San Francisco, California

Yearning for San Francisco from Mexico's Yucatan
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The Bolivian women who knit parts for hearts

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 0:30
related countries: Bolivia

The Bolivian women knitting a high-tech medical device
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Chikungunya revives herbal remedies in Antigua

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 0:35
related countries: Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua sees revival of natural remedies
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Yemen leader accuses 'Iran stooges'

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 0:59
related countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Yemen's president accuses Iran of destabilising his country, as Saudi Arabia vows to continue air strikes until Yemen is "stable and safe".
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VIDEO: Islamist rebels in Syria 'capture Idlib'

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 1:55
related countries: Syria
related places: Idlib

Rebel fighters in Syria are reported to have captured most of the northern city of Idlib, as Alan Johnston reports
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VIDEO: Growing hope for Iran nuclear deal

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 3:33
related countries: Iran

There is growing optimism that an agreement can be reached on Iran's nuclear programme ahead of Tuesday's deadline, although some critical sticking points remain.
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Empty grounds & bus depots in Brazil

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 6:49
related countries: Brazil

World Cup's expensive legacy in Brazil as stadium lie empty
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Jonathan Brownlee wins in Auckland

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 6:52
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Auckland

Britain's Jonathan Brownlee wins the second race of the 2015 World Triathlon Series in Auckland, New Zealand.
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VIDEO: Singapore is Lee Kuan Yew's legacy

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 7:53
related countries: Singapore

Thousands lined the streets to view the funeral procession of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who died on Monday aged 91.
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Tuilagi out for season - Cockerill

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 8:44
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Leicester

Richard Cockerill says England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi is likely to miss the rest of the season with injury.
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Show goes on for One Direction

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 8:48
related countries: South Africa

1D performed for the first time since Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the group, at a gig in South Africa.
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Vettel takes shock Malaysia win

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 8:52
related countries: Malaysia, Bermuda

Sebastian Vettel takes a stunning maiden victory for Ferrari, winning a straight fight with Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes in Malaysia.
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Best Buy closes Canada's Future Shop

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 8:54
related countries: Canada, United States

US consumer electronics chain Best Buy is closing its Canadian subsidiary, Future Shop, and converting 65 of its 131 stores into Best Buy outlets.
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Australia crush NZ to win World Cup

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 10:08
related countries: New Zealand

Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets to win the World Cup for a fifth time at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Greece's creditors mull new reforms

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 10:08
related countries: Greece

Greece's creditors are studying new reform plans put forward by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' government in a bid to secure further bailout funds.
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VIDEO: Tunisians march against terrorism

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 10:51
related countries: France

French President Francois Hollande and other foreign dignitaries are expected to join thousands of Tunisians marching in protest against terrorism.
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Brook wants Khan fight at Wembley

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 11:11
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Wembley

Unbeaten Kell Brook wants to fight Amir Khan in an all-British world title bout at Wembley in June.
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VIDEO: Thousands watch Lee Kuan Yew funeral

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 11:23
related countries: Singapore

Tens of thousands of people line the streets of Singapore to bid farewell to the founding father of the city-state, Lee Kuan Yew.
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Arab League to create military force

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 11:46
related countries: Egypt, Yemen
related places: `Arab

Arab League countries meeting in Egypt agree to create a joint Arab military force amid a crisis in Yemen and regional jihadist threats.
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Meningitis B vaccine deal agreed

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 12:29
related countries: United Kingdom

All babies in the UK will soon have a potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B after a deal with drug manufacturers, the health secretary says.
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VIDEO: Tapping into Armenia's potential

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 12:31
related countries: Armenia

Armenian authorities investigate new technology and online industries as a way of creating wealth.
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Clarke dedicates victory to Hughes

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 12:57
related countries: Australia

Captain Michael Clarke dedicates Australia's fifth World Cup title to his former team-mate Phillip Hughes.
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Team Sky's Porte wins in Catalunya

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 13:13
related countries: Aruba

Australian Richie Porte of Team Sky continues his fine early season form with victory at the Volta a Catalunya.
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Mad Men to live on at Smithsonian

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 14:33
related countries: United States

A collection of costumes and props from hit US drama Mad Men is donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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How F1's title fight got interesting

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 15:03
related countries: Malaysia

Sebastian Vettel's Malaysian Grand Prix win ignites the prospect of a potential challenge to Mercedes' dominance.
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VIDEO: Thousands join Tunisia museum rally

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 15:08
related countries: Tunisia
related places: Tunis

Thousands of people take in an anti-terrorism rally in the capital, Tunis, with a rally ending at the Bardo Museum where militant gunmen killed 22 people.
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Brazil 1-0 Chile

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 16:07
related countries: Chile, Brazil

Roberto Firmino's goal helps Brazil extend their winning run to eight matches at the expense of Chile at Emirates Stadium.
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Mass rally in Tunis over museum raid

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 16:55
related countries: Tunisia

Thousands march in Tunis over the Bardo Museum terror attack, as authorities say that one of the raid's leaders has been killed.
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VIDEO: Alps crash cockpit recording leaked

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 17:17
related countries: Germany

As forensics teams say they have isolated 78 strands of DNA at the Germanwings Alps crash site, more details of the plane's final moments have reportedly been leaked to German media.
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Observers praise Nigeria election

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 17:29
related countries: Nigeria

The UN and regional body Ecowas praise the conduct of Nigeria's election despite technical hitches and reports of violence.
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Watching my country from afar

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 18:01
related countries: Singapore

Missing out on Singapore's biggest story
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Northern Ireland 2-1 Finland

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 18:02
related countries: United Kingdom, Finland

Kyle Lafferty continues his hot goalscoring streak as Northern Ireland beat Finland to boost their chances of making Euro 2016.
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Deal creates largest travel retailer

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 18:41
related countries: Switzerland

Swiss firm Dufry buys a controlling stake in World Duty Free from the Benetton family, creating the world's largest travel retailer.
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Singapore holds Lee Kuan Yew funeral

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 18:45
related countries: Singapore

Singapore holds a state funeral for its founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, with tens of thousands lining the streets despite torrential rain.
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VIDEO: Race is on to count Nigeria votes

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 19:08
related countries: Nigeria

International observers have praised Nigeria's elections, despite technical hitches, protests and reports of violence.
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A question for Indian men: What does your wife do?

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 20:20
related countries: India

Asking Indian men a question they are not used to hearing
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The perils of speaking out against Islamic law in Malaysia

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 20:25
related countries: Malaysia

Malaysian journalist's satirical video prompts threats
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ABN Amro executives renounce bonus

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 20:25
related countries: Netherlands

Executives at the Dutch bank ABN Amro have renounced a €100,000 allowance after a public outcry over the extra pay.
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'Conservative surge' in French polls

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 20:48
related countries: France

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy's conservative UMP and its allies make major gains in the final round of local elections, exit polls suggest.
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Republic of Ireland 1-1 Poland

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 20:51
related countries: Ireland, Poland

Shane Long's late goal rescues a vital draw for the Republic of Ireland against Poland in the Euro 2016 qualifier.
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DNA of 78 Germanwings victims found

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 21:05
related countries: France

Five days after the crash of Germanwings flight 4U 9525 in the French Alps, investigators say they have isolated DNA of 78 people on board.
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Iran nuclear negotiations intensify

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 21:57
related countries: Switzerland, Iran, United States

Six world powers and Iran intensify talks in Lausanne, as a deadline to reach a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme looms.
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Count begins after close Nigeria vote

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 22:03
related countries: Nigeria

Counting is under way in Nigeria's presidential election, which has been praised by the UN despite technical problems and violence.
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Solar aeroplane heads for China

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 22:07
related countries: China

Solar Impulse, the fuel-free aeroplane, heads out of Myanmar and on to China on leg five of its attempt to fly around the world.
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VIDEO: Growing concern for India's Christians

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 22:55
related countries: India

The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder reports from the central Indian state of Chattisgarh on the growing insecurity that is gripping the Christian community
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Council bans 'lead to bizarre laws'

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 23:01
related countries: United Kingdom

A law that allows councils in England and Wales to ban certain activities in public is leading to "bizarre new criminal offences", campaigners say.
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VIDEO: Ukraine: On a drone mission

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 23:08
related countries: Ukraine

Ukrainian volunteers use drones over rebel-held Donetsk
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VIDEO: Arab League's military force plans

Sunday 29th of March 2015, 23:43
related countries: Egypt

Arab leaders meeting in Egypt have decided to act together to confront what they say are "unprecedented" threats facing the region, as Alan Johnston reports.
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