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Contractors 'divert Somalia aid' - Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says....
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Greeks stage fresh general strike - Thousands of Greek workers are expected to bring the country to a halt with a second strike in a month over austerity measures. ...
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Mexican shakes up world rich list - Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn. ...
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DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion' - Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say....
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Scientists to review climate body - The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body....
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Chile's new leader to be sworn in - Chilean tycoon Sebastian Pinera will be sworn in as president, with a major post-earthquake rebuilding effort ahead of him....
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Haiti situation 'dire', Obama says - Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's President, Rene Preval....
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Israel under pressure over homes - Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem....
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Google to scan old Italian books - Italy signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo....
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Israel supermarket uses parody film of Dubai assassins in advert - An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert....
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Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival - An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb. ...
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Classy Man Utd crush sorry Milan - Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United beat Milan 4-0 on the night and 7-2 on aggregate to ease into the Champions League quarter-finals....
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Real crash out of Champions League - Lyon draw 1-1 in the Bernebau to earn a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid....
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Can US broker Middle East peace? - Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved?...
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Powered pedal - Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles...
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Afghan anxieties - Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch...
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Mardell's America - 'Open carry' activists do weekly shop with a gun...
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Earth Watch - Will review of UN climate change body be unbiased?...
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Jumbo job - It's a big task, but how do you recycle a plane?...
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Tough task - Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile...
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US reports record budget deficit - The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history....
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BA strike talks end without deal - Talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement. ...
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UK snow insurance claims at £650m - Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK....
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Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize - The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. ...
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Mobile phone allows boss to snoop - Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan. ...
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Facebook calls for 'iconic games' - Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network. ...
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Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38 - Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms....
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Academy defends Fawcett snub - Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says....
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EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban - EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover....
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Ring may be giant 'impact crater' - Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists....
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GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets - Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests....
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Nigeria charges over Jos killings - Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead. ...
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ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers - South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson....
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Biden steps up pressure on Israel - The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace....
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US activist Granny D dies at 100 - Granny D, who walked across the US at the age of 89 in support of election campaign finance reform, dies. ...
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'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia - Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday. ...
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China's exports see big increase - China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade. ...
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Berezovsky wins poison libel case - Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former agent Alexander Litvinenko. ...
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Ashton sets out diplomatic vision - The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence....
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Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81 - Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81....
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Iran attacks US over Afghanistan - Iranian President says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan....
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Pakistan attack kills aid workers - Militants attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing six people and wounding others, the agency and police say....
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Pakistan bans for Yousuf and Younus - The Pakistan Cricket Board issues indefinite bans to former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan for "infighting"....
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Police 'risk public confidence' - Police failures to tackle anti-social behaviour risk public confidence, says the chief inspector of constabulary....
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Labour MP facing expenses probe - Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands....
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High-speed rail line plan awaited - Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are to be published by the government later. ...
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Tories say Labour plan police cut - The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police....
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Fire College 'failed fire safety' - The UK Fire Service College failed to comply with fire safety laws when part of its own premises burnt down, the BBC learns....
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Schools offered gang trouble tips - Schools in England are being issued with new guidance on how to spot signs that children are involved with gangs....
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