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Man arrested over London murders
A man is arrested in connection with the murder of two French students who were stabbed and burned in a flat in London.
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Protests ahead of Japan G8 summit
Protests begin on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido ahead of Monday's summit of the G8 nations.
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Film of Zimbabwe 'vote-rigging'
New evidence of vote-rigging in Zimbabwe's presidential election emerges in a secret film by a prison guard.
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Video shows daring Colombian raid
Colombia releases video of the audacious raid that freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt, as she returns to France.
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UK Church to debate women bishops
A senior cleric urges the Church of England Synod to resolve its dispute over ordaining women bishops.
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Gunmen kill Afghan MP in Kandahar
Afghan member of parliament Habibullah Jan is shot dead by unknown gunmen in Kandahar province, officials say.
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Mayor Johnson 'misled' by deputy
London Mayor Boris Johnson says he was "misled" by his deputy, who has resigned amid allegations of financial irregularities.
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Canada ruling boosts US deserter
A Canadian court orders a review of a US army deserter's failed asylum bid, in a case that may affect scores of others.
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German town celebrates next chord in a 639-year concert
German town celebrates next chord in a 639-year concert
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Gender 'impacts on transplants'
Women who get a replacement kidney from a male donor are more likely to reject the new organ, scientists suggest.
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California fires threaten towns
Firefighters in California continue to battle huge wildfires that now threaten several towns in the US state.
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Deputy mayor resigns from office
London's deputy mayor Ray Lewis quits his post amid allegations of financial irregularities during his time as a priest.
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9/11 third tower mystery 'solved'
Fire caused the collapse of the third tower at the World Trade Center, a final report is expected to find.
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Betancourt joy at French return
French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt is given a hero's welcome in Paris, after her release from captivity.
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France suspends 'shooting' troops
Two teams of soldiers and five officers are suspended over a shooting at a military show in south-west France.
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Italy declares Pompeii emergency
Italian ministers declare a "state of emergency" at the ancient ruined city of Pompeii as it sinks deeper into disrepair.
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Pakistan 'knew of nuclear flight'
Disgraced scientist AQ Khan says Pakistan flew nuclear material to North Korea with the knowledge of the army.
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