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Ukraine leader pledges crisis talks
Ukraine Leader Pledges Crisis Talks
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7 killed in attacks in Iraq
16 killed in series of attacks in Iraq
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US military presence in East Asia
NATO ups military presence amid Russian threat
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US believes Syrian government used chemical weapons
US suspects Syria used chemical weapons
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World powers and Iran to resume expert nuclear talks on Dec. 30
Iran nuclear experts, world powers to resume talks next week
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Refuses to Back Down
Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to life in prison
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At least 6 dead in Canada bus, train crash
At least 6 dead in Paris train crash
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Chinese president meets Greek PM, calling for stronger partnership
Chinese president meets Indian vice president
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AstraZeneca pays $4.1bn to buy Bristol-Myers Squibb out of diabetes alliance
AstraZeneca to buy Bristol out of diabetes venture for up to $4.1 billion
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Italian fugitive arrested in Dominican Republic
Australian icebreaker arrives in East Antarctica for new rescue bid
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India, US to hold talks on China next week
Egypt to hold more talks with IMF on loan next week
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Israel Carrying Out Ground Offensive In Gaza
Israel Launches Ground Offensive In Gaza
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Ehud Olmert, former Israeli prime minister, sentenced to six years in jail for corruption
Ehud Olmert sentenced to six years in Israel
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Brahimi apologises to Syria over lack of peace progress
Mediator apologizes to Syrians for lack of peace progress
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Egyptian protesters issue Morsi resignation ultimatum
Ukraine protesters battle police in new clashes
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5 Things to Know About the Sochi Olympics
7 Things to Know About Ethanol
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China stocks open lower on Wednesday
China's stocks close lower on Monday
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US delays missile test as tensions rise
William Hague: US decision to halt missile test 'sensible'
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Fire in Beijing kills 10
Fire in Beijing kills ten
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India, China ink border pact; 8 other agreements
India, China ink agreement on trans-border rivers
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Venezuela expels three U.S. diplomats
Venezuela Expels 3 U.S. Diplomats
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Heavy smog hits north China city, flights cancelled
Heavy Smog Hits North China City, Flights Canceled
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Russia claims to have foiled possible terror act
Russia says ballistic 'objects' fired in Mediterranean
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3 Chinese tourists killed in Pakistan
Seven kidnappers killed in southern Nigeria
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Sevens World Cup within Kenya’s reach
Clash of Styles in Court Opens Trial in Young Man’s Death
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Gunmen kill 10 foreign tourists in northern Pakistan
Islamic militants kill 9 foreign tourists, 1 Pakistani
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Austrian found hoarding 56 stolen skulls in home museum
Stolen skulls found in home museum
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Egypt Launches Offensive Against Sinai Militants
Egypt launches offensive against Sinai insurgents
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Record-setting Southwest heat wave turns fatal
At least 1 dead, 40 hospitalized in Southwest heat wave
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Detroit eligible for bankruptcy protection: U.S. judge
Detroit eligible for bankruptcy protection
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British Nobel-Winning Author Doris Lessing Dies
Nobel Prize winning author Doris Lessing dies
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Israeli government authorises new settlements ahead of talks
Israel Approves New Settlement Homes Ahead of Peace Talks
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Pakistani Taliban chief killed in US drone strike
Funeral for Pakistan Taliban chief 'set to take place'
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Putin signs Crimea annexe treaty
09:32 Putin signs off Crimea annexation
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FAA continues ban on US flights to Tel Aviv
FAA lifts ban on U.S. flights to Tel Aviv
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Chinese envoy rebuts Vietnamese, Philippine accusations over South China Sea
China's Xi tells Vietnam wants peace in South China Sea
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Four more people arrested over Australia's largest illegal tobacco importation syndicate
Police target illegal tobacco syndicate
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Obama moves to fill Fed board, taps Fischer to be No. 2
Obama voices willingness to talk with GOP on budget
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Iran's president condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Probe alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria
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A society fraying at the edges
Old TV alignments crack at the edges
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UN Invites Iran to Syrian Peace Conference
UN: Iran Invited to Attend Syrian Peace Conference
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Italy bus crash death toll rises
Starbucks clears college degree path for workers
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Soccer Ref Punched by Player Dies
Police: Utah soccer referee punched by player dies
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Angela Merkel headed for narrow win in German elections
Malawi's new president sworn in after disputed elections
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Israel detains 37 Palestinians as arrest operation continues
Israel criticizes Palestinian stance on settlers
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Rebels kill 21 civilians in Syria Alawite village
Bomb kills 18 civilians in Afghanistan
0.24
World sends emergency relief to battered Philippines
Typhoon Haiyan: world sends relief to battered Philippines
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Palestinian hunger striker, Israel reach deal
Palestinian activist detained in Israeli raid
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Assad says Syria will comply with UN arms resolution
Syria's Assad vows to comply with U.N. resolution
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South Korean President Sorry For Ferry Response
S. Korean president 'sorry' for ferry disaster
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Food price hikes raise concerns in Iran
American Chris Horner wins Tour of Spain
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Obama made last-minute decision on Syria approval
Obama mulls limited military action in Syria
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Driver backs into stroller with child, drives off
Driver backs into mom, stroller with child then drives off
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Spain Princess Testifies in Historic Fraud Probe
Spain princess testifies in historic fraud probe
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Senate confirms Obama nominee to key appeals court
Senate approves Obama nominee to key appeals court
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U.N. rights chief presses Egypt on Mursi detention
UN Rights Chief Presses Egypt on Morsi Detention
1
US Senate confirms Janet Yellen as US Federal Reserve chief
Senate confirms Janet Yellen as next Federal Reserve Chair
1
Syrian Rebel Groups Battle Each Other in North
Syrian rebel groups battle each other in north
1
Mayawati demands president's rule in Kashmir
Mayawati demands Presidents rule in Jammu and Kashmir
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Uganda's president signs anti-gay bill
Uganda's president signs harsh anti-gay law
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Rocks, Tear Gas Fly as Thai Protests Heat Up
Rocks, tear gas fly as Thai protests heat up
1
Boston bombing suspect buried in Virginia
Boston bomb suspect buried in Virginia cemetery
1
Six dead in Philippine restaurant blast
6 killed in Philippines restaurant blast
1
China army newspaper hits out at US's PRISM programme
China army newspaper slams US's PRISM program
1
Silvio Berlusconi expelled from Italy's parliament
Silvio Berlusconi expelled from parliament
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Two killed in Bahrain car explosion
Two killed in Bahrain car blast
1
Russia warns it will respond if interests attacked in Ukraine
Russia warns it will 'respond' if interests in Ukraine attacked
1
Hosni Mubarak retrial adjourned until 8 June
Mubarak retrial adjourned to June
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Egypt protesters defy cabinet threat to end sit-ins
Egypt protesters defy cabinet threat
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Couple marry in the UK's first Scientology wedding
Couple get married in Britain's first Scientology wedding
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Qatar's emir hands power to his son
Qatari emir hands power to son Tamim
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Philippines typhoon death toll feared to hit 7,000
Philippines typhoon death toll rises above 5,000
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Egypt braces for 'Friday of anger' after carnage
Egypt braces for Friday of anger after bloody crackdown
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Red Sox Beat Tigers 5-2 to Advance to World Series
Red Sox beat Tigers to reach World Series
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China lands Jade Rabbit robot rover on Moon
China lands robot rover on moon
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Ukrainian parliament dismisses president
Ukraine's parliament votes to dismiss president
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Venezuela lawmakers brawl amid election tensions
Venezuela lawmakers brawl over election
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North Korea Warns Foreigners in South, Advising Evacuation
North Korea warns foreigners in South to evacuate
1
Captain of sunken South Korean ferry arrested
Captain of capsized S Korean Ferry Arrested
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Cars, drivers plunge into river after Wash. I-5 bridge collapse
Cars plunge into river as US bridge collapses
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Death toll in Syria now tops 100,000
Death toll in Syria over 100,000 so far
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Communist rebels ambush Philippine police, kill 7
Communist rebels kill eight Philippine police
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Egypt's Morsi faces trial for prison break, murder, says prosecution
Egypt's Morsi faces trial for prison break
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Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Third Day
Iran nuclear talks enter crucial third day
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Thai army declares martial law
Thailand's army declares martial law, denies coup
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Woman dies while riding roller coaster in Texas
Woman dies riding roller coaster at Texas amusement park
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Nobel author Doris Lessing dies at 94
Nobel Prize winning author Doris Lessing dies
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Over 100 dead as typhoon slams central Philippines
At least 100 dead as typhoon batters Philippines
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First post office savings bank ATM opens in Chennai
India's first post office savings bank ATM inaugurated in Chennai
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Israel agrees to 12 hour ceasefire
Israel agrees to 24-hour Gaza truce
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Quake of 6.2 magnitude strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra - USGS
Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude strikes off Indonesia island
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British stuntman fell to his death in wing suit mishap
British stuntman dies in wingsuit mishap in Alps
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What makes India vote? Jaipur Lit Fest debates
What makes India vote? Debate at Jaipur Literature Festival
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White diamond breaks record in Hong Kong auction
White diamond fetches record $34m at HK auction
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Chinese satellite spots large object in search area
Malaysia: Chinese satellite found object in ocean
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Hamas Urges Hizbullah to Pull Fighters Out of Syria
Hamas calls on Hezbollah to pull forces out of Syria
1
U.S. and Russia reach a deal on Syria's chemical weapons
China welcomes US, Russia deal on Syria chemical weapons
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PSNI failed RUC officers, tribunal told
13:23 PSNI 'failed RUC officer families'
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Stocks edge lower following retail earnings
Stocks edge lower after earnings from retailers
1
Police helicopter crashes into Scottish pub
Police helicopter crashes on top of bar in Glasgow
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