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Huge opposition rally in Thailand
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.
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Live - Bangladesh v England
Tim Bresnan bowls dange rman Tamim Iqbal for 86 as England make a perfect start to day three of the first Test against Bangladesh.
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US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
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Clegg bids to cool coalition talk
Nick Clegg is to say he is "not the kingmaker" amid speculation about the Lib Dems' possible role in a coalition government.
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Knife crime plans 'may cost £80m'
Proposals for mandatory jail terms for knife carriers could cost more than £80m a year in Scotland, figures suggest.
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Bloodshed blights Acapulco resort
Thirteen people die, four of whom are beheaded, in drug-related violence at the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco.
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Panic as emergency planners and water company scare residents
Loud hailer announcements and a leaflet combine to cause fears of a nuclear emergency in a Dorset resort.
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Many killed in Afghan bomb blasts
At least 30 people have been killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
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Gum disease 'link' to early birth
Successful treatment for gum disease cuts the risk of pregnant women giving birth early, say US researchers.
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Schools 'force' young mothers out
Pregnant teenagers are being forced out of education due to a "lack of support", a children's charity claims.
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Black fathers urged 'to be more involved'
Black fathers need to become more involved with their children to help tackle their social problems, an MP will say.
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Volunteers light up Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast
About 500 volunteers holding flaming torches illuminate Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast.
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US returns sarcophagus to Egypt
A 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus stolen from Egypt more than 125 years ago is returned from the US.
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Let's Dance champ Rufus scores with Cheryl Cole parody
Comedian Rufus Hound is crowned Let's Dance champion in aid of Sport Relief after an entertaining parody of a Cheryl Cole hit.
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Anti-Berlusconi protesters gather in Rome
Tens of thousands of Italians stage a protest in central Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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Bendtner secures late Arsenal win
Nicklas Bendtner's late goal takes Arsenal level with Chelsea at the top of the table via a 2-1 win at 10-man Hull.
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Vatican defends Pope in abuse row
The Vatican denounces efforts to involve the Pope in a child abuse scandal dating back to his time as archbishop in Germany.
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