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Seven Guilty Of Child Abuse In Portugal
Seven people have been found guilty of sex crimes in a Portuguese child abuse case.
Categories: International News
Dozens Dead After Blast At Pakistan Rally
A suicide bomber has killed more than 40 people at a Pakistan rally to declare solidarity with Palestinians.
Categories: International News
Food Price Fear Over Russia Wheat Ban
Russia has extended the ban on wheat exports until next year's harvest, sparking fears over a global food shortage.
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Tagged Nadir To Face Trial 'In October 2011'
An Old Bailey judge has said Asil Nadir could face trial in October 2011 and ordered the tycoon to wear an electronic tag.
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ICC: Pakistan Trio 'Have Case To Answer'
Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam are quizzed by Met detectives.
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Nepal Celebrates The Birth Of Baby Rhino
Animal lovers in Nepal are celebrating the first rhino calf to be born in the Bardia National Park since poaching was stopped almost two years ago.
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Former Policeman Pushed His Wife Off Cliff
A former British police officer has been jailed for 33 years in Australia - the maximum allowed - after being convicted of the murder of his wealthy wife.
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Four Killed In Fires In Southern Russia
Forest fires have flared up again in southern Russia, killing four people and threatening to spread to neighbouring regions.
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Gaza Militants Threaten Attacks On Israel
Thirteen Palestinian militant groups have joined forces to step up attacks on Israel following the "productive" peace talks in Washington.
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BP Costs Rise As New Spill Fears Allayed
BP has said the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster has risen to £5.2bn - as fears were allayed over another rig blaze in the region.
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Ten Election Workers Killed In Nato Airstrike
Ten civilians have been killed in a Nato airstrike on vehicles carrying election workers in northern Afghanistan, according to Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
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Trapped Miners Must Move 3,000 Tons Of Rock
The 33 miners trapped 2,000ft underground in Chile will have to move more than 3,000 tons of rock to ensure their rescue is successful, experts have said.
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New Middle East Peace Talks Get Under Way
The first direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians in nearly two years are getting under way in Washington.
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Earl Strengthens On Approach To US Coast
The east coast of America is on high alert as Hurricane Earl gathers strength and experts warn it could make landfall within two days.
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Blown Up: Stranded Whale Is Put To Death
A terminally ill whale that had become stranded near an Australian harbour has been blown up by authorities.
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Pakistan Trio Pull Out Of England Tour
The three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of spot-betting allegations have maintained their innocence after withdrawing from the rest of the team's England tour.
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Samsung Galaxy Aims To Eclipse Apple's iPad
A new cheaper rival to the Apple iPad has been officially launched - among a host of gadgets at the world's biggest technology fair.
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Burning Rubber: Fires Spark Ferrari Recall
Ferrari's newest supercar has been recalled after several vehicles were reported to have spontaneously burst into flames.
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Hawking Picks Physics Over God For Big Bang
Physics was the reason for the Big Bang, not God, according to scientist Stephen Hawking.
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Fashion Label Zara Launches Stores Online
Fashion label Zara has launched its first online stores - hoping to attract its youthful army of 4.5 milion Facebook "friends".
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