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British hostage 'killed himself'
One of the five British hostages seized in Baghdad in 2007 has committed suicide, according to videotaped statement
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British hostage 'killed himself'
One of the five British hostages seized in Baghdad in 2007 has committed suicide, according to videotaped statement
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Zimbabwe opposition may sign initial talks agreement
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's main opposition party could sign an agreement as early as Monday to begin substantive talks with President Robert Mugabe's party on ending a political impasse that has worsened the country's severe economic crisis, opposition officials said on Saturday.
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In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials (AP)
AP - Barack Obama visited Saturday with U.S. troops and Afghan officials in this war-weary nation, which is the focal point of his proposed strategy for dealing with threats to the U.S. if elected president.
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Hundreds of thousands gather for pope's youth finale (AFP)
AFP - Up to half a million Catholic faithful began gathering in Sydney to see Pope Benedict XVI lead a giant mass Sunday that will provide a dramatic finale to a week of World Youth Day festivities.
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Brazilian FM's Nazi reference rocks WTO talks (AP)
AP - Some pre-negotiation jabbing turned into a potentially damaging diplomatic incident Saturday when Brazil's foreign minister said rich countries' deception in trade talks reminded him of tactics used by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.
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Founder of Unification Church hurt in helicopter crash
The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Seoul-based Unification Church, was among 16 people who were injured in a helicopter crash in South Korea on Saturday, officials said.
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Akin Ojumu: As a father, why I fear for my son and my community
Akin Ojumu: David Cameron was criticised for talking about the role of black fathers but there was truth in what he said
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Akin Ojumu: As a father, why I fear for my son and my community
Akin Ojumu: David Cameron was criticised for talking about the role of black fathers but there was truth in what he said
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Editorial: Poorly directed aid increases Afghanistan's woes
Editorial: Without a tighter focus, Afghans see increased assistance budgets as a small elite's opportunity to enrich themselves
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The 20-year-old at heart of web's most anarchic and influential site
Time magazine calls the 4chan website the wellspring of net culture and its online pranks are world-famous
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The 20-year-old at heart of web's most anarchic and influential site
Time magazine calls the 4chan website the wellspring of net culture and its online pranks are world-famous
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Call for apology over sex abuse cases in Ireland
Abuse survivors' group, One in Four, say clergy should match Pope's strong words in Australia
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South Africa: Hundreds gather for Mandela's festivities
500 guests welcome statesman to his 90th birthday celebrations singing 'here is our hope!'
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Former colony passes its first anti-racism law
Hong Kong discrimination legislation leaves campaigners with a bitter taste in the mouth
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Iran given two-week deadline to end the nuclear impasse
Six-nation negotiating team at the United Nations warns Iranian delegation that it has run out of patience
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Iran given two-week deadline to end the nuclear impasse
Six-nation negotiating team at the United Nations warns Iranian delegation that it has run out of patience
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Former colony passes its first anti-racism law
Hong Kong discrimination legislation leaves campaigners with a bitter taste in the mouth
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South Africa: Hundreds gather for Mandela's festivities
500 guests welcome statesman to his 90th birthday celebrations singing 'here is our hope!'
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Call for apology over sex abuse cases in Ireland
Abuse survivors' group, One in Four, say clergy should match Pope's strong words in Australia
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