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UK government sells Eurostar stake
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 0:07related countries:
Canada, 
United KingdomThe UK government says it is selling its 40% stake in the cross-Channel train operator Eurostar to an Anglo-Canadian consortium for £757.1m.
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Australia economy grows 2.5% on year
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 1:24related countries:
AustraliaAustralia's economy grew 2.5% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, marking its slowest pace of annual growth last year.
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Is Turkey increasingly misogynistic?
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 1:28related countries:
TurkeyViews on how life for Turkey's women is changing
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VIDEO: The robot that can play the violin
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 1:29related countries:
United StatesA retired engineer in the USA has created a 'kinetic sculpture' that can replicate digital files and play them on a violin.
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Target to cut several thousand jobs
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 1:45related countries:
United StatesUS retail giant Target plans to cut several thousand jobs as it tries to slash $2bn (£1.3bn) in costs over the next two years.
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Brazil judge suspended over Porsche
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 1:54related countries:
BrazilA judge in Brazil is suspended from an insider trading case against tycoon Eike Batista, after he is seen driving the billionaire's Porsche.
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Palmer apology over suicide comment
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 3:57related countries:
ArubaPalmer United Party leader Clive Palmer apologises for telling Australian PM Tony Abbott to "commit suicide" during press conference.
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India surprises with second rate cut
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 5:07related countries:
IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India cuts its key interest rate, in a surprise move for the second time this year.
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PM to raise rights with Mexico leader
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 5:14related countries:
MexicoDavid Cameron will "raise concerns" about human rights when he meets Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto later, Downing Street says.
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Brazil in huge ‘oil kickback’ probe
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 5:33related countries:
BrazilBrazil's chief prosecutor seeks to investigate 54 people, including politicians, for alleged involvement in a kickback scheme at state oil firm Petrobras.
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Broad admits to injury 'nightmares'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 6:59related countries:
United KingdomEngland's Stuart Broad says he is yet to get over the mental scars of being hit in the face by a bouncer last year.
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Australian pair moved for execution
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 8:54related countries:
ArubaTwo members of the Bali Nine Australian drug smuggling ring are moved to the Indonesian island where they and other foreigners face execution.
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Obama dismisses Netanyahu speech
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 9:26related countries:
Israel, 
Iran, United StatesUS President Barack Obama reacts scathingly to a speech by Israel's prime minister, saying it offers no viable alternative to his Iran policy.
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New wave of Paris drone alerts
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 9:41related countries:
Francerelated places: Paris
Ten more drones are spotted flying over Paris and reports say police are searching for four men after a chase in the east of the city.
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Board of bank giant foregoes bonuses
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 9:50related countries:
United KingdomUK bank Standard Chartered reports a steep fall in full-year profits after a "tough year" and foregoes bonuses for its directors.
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France 'breaks Europe smacking pact'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 10:19related countries:
Francerelated places: Eu
Europe's top human rights watchdog criticises France for failing to explicitly ban smacking children, saying its laws are "not sufficiently clear".
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VIDEO: Plane left nose-down on Nepal runway
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 10:25related countries:
NepalA group of airline passengers in Nepal had a lucky escape after their plane skidded off a runway in dense fog.
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Colombia stops Chinese arms ship
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 10:29related countries:
Colombia, 
Cuba, 
ChinaThe Colombian authorities arrest the captain of a Chinese ship on its way to Cuba after finding undeclared gunpowder and cannon shells aboard.
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The man protecting China's elephants
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 10:50related countries:
ChinaThe man protecting China's elephants and their home
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Court backs UK in euro trading case
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 10:55related countries:
United KingdomThe UK has won a court ruling against the European Central Bank which could have forced British firms handling large euro transactions to be based in the eurozone.
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Militants 'seize Libyan oil fields'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 11:02related countries:
LibyaIslamist militants have seized two oil fields in central Libya, officials say, as rival factions reportedly carry out air strikes.
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Prince condemns illegal ivory trade
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 11:02related countries:
ChinaPrince William condemns illegal wildlife trading and calls for more international help in a speech on the final day of his tour of China.
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Former UK marine 'killed in Syria'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 11:10related countries:
Syria, United KingdomAn ex-Royal Marine has become the first Briton to be killed while fighting with Kurdish forces against Islamic State in Syria, a Kurdish militia says.
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Tanzanians die in heavy floods
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 11:15related countries:
TanzaniaFlooding in north-western Tanzania has killed at least 38 people and left hundreds of others homeless, police tell the BBC.
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Phelps may be reinstated for Worlds
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 11:28related countries:
RussiaMichael Phelps may be allowed to compete at swimming's World Championships in Russia after originally being banned.
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South Sudan hits out at UN sanctions
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 11:40related countries:
United StatesSouth Sudan's foreign minister warns that the imposition of any US-backed sanctions would be counter-productive to the peace process.
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Explicit art shown through peephole
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 12:20related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: London
A controversial pornographic artwork on display in London can only be viewed through a peephole, to prevent it being seen by minors.
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France seeks 1982 attack arrests
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 12:42related countries:
Francerelated places: Rue, Rosiers, Paris
A judge in France issues arrest warrants for three people suspected of being behind a 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Rue des Rosiers in Paris.
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Warburton expects to face Ireland
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:02related countries:
IrelandWales captain Sam Warburton has returned to training after a knee injury and is confident of facing Ireland on 14 March.
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Iraq in bid to encircle IS in Tikrit
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:13related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Tikrit
Iraqi soldiers and Shia militiamen are seeking to surround Islamic State fighters in Tikrit, on the third day of an operation to retake the city.
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Croatia drama wins Blackburn Prize
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:17related countries:
CroatiaA play about four generations of women growing up in Croatia after World War Two wins a prestigious playwriting prize for women.
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Putin urges end to political murders
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:18related countries:
RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin demands an end to "shameful" political killings in Russia, after the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.
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VIDEO: 'Migrant worker' hip-hop in Saudi Arabia
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:23related countries:
Saudi ArabiaVideo challenges how South Asian migrants are seen in Gulf
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Leader of Mexico's Zetas cartel held
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:39related countries:
MexicoOmar Trevino Morales, the leader of Mexico's Zetas drugs cartel and one of the country's most wanted men, has been captured, security officials say.
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VIDEO: Fears for future of Ebola orphanage
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:46related countries:
United Kingdom, 
Sierra LeoneThere is growing concern about the future of an orphanage run by a British charity in Sierra Leone, after one member of staff died last week from Ebola.
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Australia win with record Cup score
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 13:52related countries:
Afghanistan, India, AustraliaAustralia post a World Cup record total as they beat Afghanistan by the biggest winning margin in the tournament's history.
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WW2 'Japan battleship wreck found'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 14:16related countries:
Japan, United StatesUS billionaire Paul Allen announces he has discovered the famous WW2 Japanese battleship, Musashi, more than 70 years after it was sunk.
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Pietersen England return 'untenable'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 14:18related countries:
United KingdomKevin Pietersen's return to the England team would be "untenable", says former one-day captain Adam Hollioake.
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Kenyans charged over contract scam
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 14:36related countries:
KenyaSeven ex-government officials in Kenya are charged in connection with the multimillion-dollar Anglo Leasing corruption scam that came to light in 2004.
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Kerry to meet Gulf leaders in Riyadh
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 15:05related countries:
Saudi Arabia, Iran, United Statesrelated places: Gulf, Riyadh
US Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting Gulf leaders in Riyadh to address their concerns over a possible nuclear deal with Iran.
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Club lifts 128-year ban on females
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 15:22related countries:
United KingdomA British Open Championship venue lifts its ban on female memberships for the first time in its 128-year history.
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Farage: Get migration back to normal
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 15:58related countries:
United KingdomNigel Farage sets out UKIP's plan to cut work-related immigration to the UK but rules out setting a target, as David Cameron and Ed Miliband clash over the issue.
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Indian AAP sidelines founder members
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 15:59related countries:
Indiarelated places: Delhi
Indian anti-corruption party AAP sidelines two of its founder members, amid feuding following its Delhi election win last month.
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India vows rapist interview inquiry
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 16:02related countries:
IndiaIndia's home minister promises an inquiry into how a TV crew was allowed to interview a death-row prisoner convicted over the Delhi 2012 gang rape and murder.
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VIDEO: Pakistan 'holds the key to talks'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 16:21related countries:
Afghanistan, 
PakistanPakistan's defence minister has told the BBC that his country will do whatever it can to bring the Afghan-Taliban to talks with Afghanistan's government.
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Ukraine hunger strike pilot 'OK'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 16:37related countries:
Ukraine, RussiaUkrainian military pilot Nadia Savchenko says she feels "OK" despite spending 82 days on hunger strike in prison in Russia.
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ODI triple century possible - Clarke
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 17:00related countries:
AustraliaA batsman could soon score 300 in a one-day international, according to Australia captain Michael Clarke.
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Lesotho opposition forms government
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 17:01related countries:
LesothoFive opposition parties in Lesotho form a coalition government after snap elections, called after a failed coup, did not produce an outright winner.
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US high court divided over Obamacare
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 17:31related countries:
United StatesThe US Supreme Court appears sharply divided over a healthcare law challenge that could threaten health insurance for eight million Americans.
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'First human' discovered in Ethiopia
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 18:01related countries:
EthiopiaScientists working in Ethiopia have uncovered a jawbone fossil which may push the origin of humans back 400,000 years.
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US will not charge Darren Wilson
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 18:05related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Ferguson
The US justice department has said it will not charge former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson over the killing of black teenager Michael Brown.
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EU to review policy on neighbours
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 18:26related countries:
UkraineThe European Union is to review its policy towards neighbouring nations amid criticism of its handling of the crisis in Ukraine.
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Ukraine ex-minister held in Spain
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 18:40related countries:
Ukraine, 
Spainrelated places: Kiev
Ukrainian former finance minister Yuri Kolobov, who is wanted for fraud, has been arrested in Spain, the interior ministry in Kiev says.
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Blast hits Aleppo intelligence HQ
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 18:48related countries:
Syriarelated places: Aleppo
Dozens of Syrian security personnel and rebels have been killed in an attack on an intelligence facility in the city of Aleppo, activists say.
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VIDEO: Jawbone 'clue to first humans'
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 19:08related countries:
EthiopiaA jawbone, thought to belong to one of the world's very first humans, has been found in Ethiopia.
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UK bomb plot suspect found guilty
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 19:17related countries:
Pakistan, United Kingdom, United StatesA Pakistani man extradited from the UK to the US has been found guilty of plotting bomb attacks in several countries.
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VIDEO: Cape Town wildfires from above
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 19:20related countries:
South Africarelated places: Cape Town
More than 100 South African firefighters are battling wildfires on the mountains around Cape Town.
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Oligarch given North Sea deadline
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 19:52related countries:
Russia, United KingdomRussian oligarch Mikhail Fridman has seven days to convince the UK government not to force him to sell newly acquired oil and gas assets in the North Sea.
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Tracey Ullman returns in BBC comedy
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 21:27related countries:
United KingdomTracey Ullman is to return to the BBC with her own comedy series, some 30 years after she was a regular face on British TV.
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Bishop offers Bali Nine prisoner swap
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 21:36related countries:
Indonesia, ArubaForeign Minister Julie Bishop offers prisoner swap in last-ditch attempt to save two Australian drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia.
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In pictures: Nepal plane accident
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 22:04related countries:
Nepal, Turkeyrelated places: Kathmandu
Turkish Airlines plane skids off runway at Nepal airport
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VIDEO: Mine survivor speaks of horror
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 22:28related countries:
UkraineSome 33 miners are feared dead in a suspected methane gas blast at a coal mine in a rebel-held region of eastern Ukraine.
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Dozens feared dead in Ukraine mine
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 22:29related countries:
UkraineAt least 30 miners are feared dead in a suspected methane gas blast at a coal mine in a rebel-held region of eastern Ukraine.
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Fraud office probes Bank auctions
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 22:35related countries:
United KingdomThe Serious Fraud Office is investigating liquidity auctions held by the Bank of England during the financial crisis, the bank says.
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VIDEO: Surveillance footage of Abid Naseer
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 22:50related countries:
Pakistan, United Kingdom, United StatesA Pakistani man extradited from the UK to the US has been convicted for plotting attacks in several countries.
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US envoy to South Korea attacked
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 23:25related countries:
South Korea, United Statesrelated places: Seoul
US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert is injured by an armed attacker while attending a meeting in the capital Seoul, local media report.
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Argentine president case challenged
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 23:35related countries:
ArgentinaAn Argentine prosecutor appeals against last week's decision to throw out controversial allegations against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
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Australia announces Eurovision singer
Wednesday 4th of March 2015, 23:43related countries:
Aruba, AustraliaFormer Australian Idol winner and X Factor judge Guy Sebastian will be Australia's first ever entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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