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Israel conducts airstrike on Syria
Israel launches new airstrike against Syria
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Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in Tunis
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Cairo
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Egypt's main opposition rejects president's call for dialogue
Egypt opposition mulls response to Morsi dialogue call
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Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games
Wrestling to feature in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Housing starts up 6.8% in May
May Housing Starts Up 6.8%
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>Cuba's Castro assumes CELAC presidency
Cuba's Castro to Take Over CELAC Presidency
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6.9 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand
5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Iran
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Dozens feared trapped in India building collapse
Rescuers race to find 20 still trapped in India building collapse
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Daily Press Briefing: South Sudan
Daily Press Briefing: Syria
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Islamists attack north Mali city after suicide bombings
Islamists attack Malian troops in Gao
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Britain set to deport of Abu Qatada
Britain loses bid to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada
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French parliament backs reform of law on prostitution
Russian parliament to consider ban on U.S. adoptions
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Shots, Explosions Heard as Thais Continue Protest in Bangkok
Gunshots, explosions rock Thai protest day ahead of polls
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Israeli military focuses on northern border
Egypt's military takes control over Muslim Brotherhood, supporters
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North Korea blocks Kaesong access
North Korea vows to restart nuclear facilities
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Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison
Ariel Castro sentenced to 1,000 years in prison
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US Senate approves fiscal cliff deal
It's official: Deal reached on "fiscal cliff"
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Zimmerman stopped for speeding in Texas, released with warning
Zimmerman pulled over in Texas for speeding, given warning
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Iran's Rouhani warns of Talibanisation in Syria
Russia, China Concerned About Israeli Airstrikes in Syria
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Syria denies reports of deadly Damascus nerve gas attack
US allies get help to repel Iranian computer attacks
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China stocks close higher after economic meeting
China stocks close higher on Wednesday
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Russia unveils $30 billion oil link to Pacific
Russia unveils $25bn oil link to Pacific
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Police kill gunman, find 3 more dead in Colo. home
4 dead after police standoff with gunman barricaded in US home
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Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion
Dolce and Gabbana Fined in Italian Tax Case
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7.2-magnitude quake hits Pakistan: CENC
7.7-magnitude earthquake hits SW Pakistan
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Asteroid zips between Earth and satellites
Asteroid passes Earth in fly-by
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Fight for Mali Town Reflects Islamist Tactics
EU to train Mali army to fight northern Islamist militants
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Two Santa trackers competing this Christmas
Spain turning back the clock on siestas
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Ships Train for Syrian Chemical Weapons Transport
Syria Loads Chemical Weapons into Bombs, Awaiting Assad Order
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2 killed, 11 wounded in attacks in Iraq
15 killed, 90 wounded in fresh attacks in Iraq
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Can the U.S. trust Syria to hand over chemical weapons?
US says Syria may have used sarin gas in chemical weapons
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Mexican singer Jenni Rivera believed killed in plane crash
Jenni Rivera, Mexican music star, dies in plane crash
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Bangladesh court sentences first lawmaker to death for war crimes
British PM pushes Sri Lanka on war crimes
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Mugabe declared winner of disputed elections
Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote
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Death toll climbs to 15 in Indonesia boat sinking
Indonesia: Death toll rises to 11 in Indonesia boat capsize
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Egyptian court bans Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt court bans Muslim Brotherhood 'activities'
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Rouhani leads in Iran presidential vote - preliminary results
Rouhani leads in initial Iran count
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Police attacked in Belfast flag protests
Politicians in flag violence talks
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S.Korea proposes 'final' N.Korea talks over Kaesong
North Korea proposes high-level talks with US
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India gang-rape victim "struggling against the odds"
Indian rape victim dies in Singapore hospital
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Gunmen kill 9 foreign tourists, 1 Pakistani
Gunmen Kill 11 Foreign Tourists in Pakistan
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Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest spate of attacks in Iraq
Statement by the spokesperson of the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the resumption of executions in Iraq
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Egypt increases security before pro-Morsi protests
Egypt bracing for massive protests
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Yacimovich urges cabinet to approve Palestinian prisoners release
Israel agrees to free 104 Palestinian prisoners
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Palestinians build another West Bank tent protest
Palestinians' first ever UN vote symbolic yet historic
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Bangladesh building collapse death toll hits 362
Bangladesh building-collapse death toll climbs to 580
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Israeli envoys summoned over settlement plans
Britain summons Israeli envoy over settlements
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2 dead, 2 injured in Nevada middle school shooting
Nevada: 2 dead, 2 hurt in middle school shooting
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Hamas mixed sex schools ban takes effect
Hamas in mixed-sex school 'ban'
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Man arrested after police officer shot in Leeds
Navy panel urges ouster of officer who faked death
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Ukrainian Prime Minister resigns amid protests
Turkish Prime Minister signals return to hardline on protesters
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Obama to refocus on economy in State of the Union
Factbox: What to look for in Obama's State of the Union speech
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Google launches internet-beaming balloons
Google 'are playing international tax game'
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Iraq Backs Egypt Crackdown on Morsi Supporters
Iraq backs Egypt crackdown on Mohamed Morsi supporters
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Russia gives initial OK to American adoption ban
Russia gives initial approval to adoption ban
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Five convicted in Kosovo organ trafficking case
Kosovo: 3 get jail time in organ trafficking case
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Hrithik Roshan, wife Sussanne part ways
Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne to divorce
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Gunman Among 7 Dead After Florida Apartment Shooting
Gunman among 7 dead after Fla. apartment shootout
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Obama lauds progress on gay rights in inaugural address
Thousands protest gay marriage in France
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Wave of bombings kills 15 in Iraq
Car bombs kill at least 49 in Iraq
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In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold
Obama puts Syria strike on hold
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Israel strikes Syria as tensions rise on weapons
Air strikes wound civilians in Syria's Deraa
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Gunmen kill nine people in northwest Pakistan
Militants kill 6 soldiers in northwest Pakistan
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The San Francisco plane crash at a glance
Two dead, 181 hurt in San Francisco air crash
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8 arrested after deadly Bangladesh building collapse
Workers protest after Bangladesh building collapse
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X'mas cruise passengers hit by Norovirus
Missing cruise passenger is a NSW ambo
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Murder claim over Diana's death New information which has been passed to the police relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed is thought to include an allegation that they were murdered
Diana and Fayed death info received new The deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed are being looked at again by police after they received information.
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Snowden asks to stay in Russia
Snowden releases first Russia video
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Chinese shares close lower Wednesday
Chinese shares close higher Friday
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Stomach bug to cause ailing Nadal to miss Australian Open
Rafa Nadal to miss Australian Open
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Narendra Modi pledges tough stand against Pakistan
India’s Modi promises tough stance against Pakistan
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Egyptian court considers Mubarak’s release
Egypt court orders release of Mubarak
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Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
Boy Scouts of America delays vote on lifting ban on gays
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2 car bombs kill 8 in southern Iraq
Car bombing kills 14 in northern Iraq
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Van der Sloot to Marry in Prison
Joran Van Der Sloots Plans To Get Married In Peru Prison
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Tokyo stocks close down 0.26pc
Tokyo stocks close down 1.53%
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China stock index futures close higher -- Dec. 4
China stock index futures close lower -- Jan. 24
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Pictures of the day: 7 August 2013
Pictures of the day: 11 April 2013
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Palestinians 'hit' by Israeli fire in Gaza
Two Palestinians Killed in an Israeli Air Strike on Gaza
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Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud
Jesse Jackson Jr., Wife to Plead Guilty to Fraud
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USA expels Venezuela diplomats in row
U.S. expels Venezuelan diplomats
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BBC veteran Hall admits child sex abuse
Stuart Hall Admits Sex Assaults On Children
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7 killed, 3 injured in south China road accident
20 killed, 44 injured in Philippine road accident
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Ryanair reports record profits but warns growth likely to slow this year
Stansted: Ryanair reports 13% rise in annual profits but warns of slower growth this year
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Stocks to watch at close on Monday
Stocks to watch at close on Thursday
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50th anniversary of JFK's death remembered
On 50th anniversary of JFK death, Dallas holds its first memorial
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6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
7.7-magnitude earthquake hits SW Pakistan
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Books To Help Kids Talk About Boston Marathon News
Report of two explosions at finish line of Boston Marathon
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Tech Sector Heats Up: Google and IBM Post Strong Earnings
Google shares soar past $1,000 on strong earnings
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Profiles of Kenya's presidential candidates
Italian journalist picked as presidential candidate
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Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Gov't committee approves release of 26 Palestinian prisoners
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Philadelphia building collapses, 8-10 people may be trapped
Philadelphia building collapses; reports of people trapped
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Obama meets with Mandela family
Obama meets Zuma and pays tribute to Mandela
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U.S. Senate sets off gun control debate
U.S. Senate set to vote on gun control bill
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Car bombing kills 53 in Damascus
Car bombings kill 13 civilians in Iraqi capital
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'Friends of Syria' in Doha talks on arming rebels
Syria talks agree military aid to rebels
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Syria condemns Israeli air strikes.
Series of deadly attacks strikes Iraq
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Egypt's leader imposes state of emergency in 3 cities
Egypt president declares state of emergency in three cities
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ABVP protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, throw stones
Protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, 5 people detained
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Turkish PM urges to end protests in Istanbul
Turkish police fire teargas at protesters in Istanbul
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