Medics close Hmong refugee camp
An aid agency in Thailand says it is closing a camp for about 5,000 ethnic Hmong refugees, citing military intimidation.
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Asia | Thursday May 21
Singapore revises GDP contraction
Singapore's economy shrank by 14.6% in the first quarter of this year, less than previously estimated, latest figures show.
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Asia | Thursday May 21
EU-Russia summit amid thorny ties
EU leaders arrive in Russia's Far East, trying to rebuild the relationship with Moscow during talks on trade and energy.
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Europe | Thursday May 21
Island life
The record label that launched Bob Marley is 50
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Americas | Thursday May 21
MDC MP detained for 'raping girl'
A senior member of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.
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Africa | Thursday May 21
Diplomats barred from Burma trial
Burma bars international observers from the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi, a day after allowing them in.
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Asia | Thursday May 21
South Korea grants 'right to die'
South Korea's Supreme Court upholds a landmark ruling giving an elderly brain-dead woman the right to die.
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Asia | Thursday May 21
Tokyo has first swine flu cases
Health officials in Japan confirm the first two cases of swine flu in the country's densely populated capital, Tokyo.
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Asia | Thursday May 21
Cancer battle pair flee US police
An alert goes out to police across the US as a mother flees with her cancer-stricken son to avoid chemotherapy.
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Americas | Thursday May 21
Indonesian Islamists 'a threat'
Indonesia must focus on the threat posed by Islamists even as the regional threat declines, says the International Crisis Group.
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Asia | Thursday May 21
In pictures
The teddy bears prized by Liberians big and small
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
New light on Down's cancer link
US scientists may have solved the mystery of why people with Down's syndrome appear to have a lower risk of some cancers.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
Brazil head 'won't run for third term'
Brazil's President Lula rebuffs suggestions that he could seek a third term in office in 2010, despite the ill health of his party's most likely candidate.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
Irish Church abuse victims angry
Victims of child abuse at Irish Catholic institutions express anger that a damning report will not result in prosecutions.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
US economic outlook 'improving'
The Federal Reserve sees 'tentative evidence' the US recession is easing despite cutting its growth forecast.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
UK MPs to debate expenses rules
Major reforms to MPs' expenses are set out but David Cameron says an election is needed to restore trust.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Guantanamo inmate transfer blocked
The US Senate overwhelmingly rejects plans to move detainees out of Guantanamo Bay, and refuses funds to close it down.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
Egyptian drama as league goes to play-off
Reigning champions Al Ahly grabbed two injury time goals to take the Egyptian title to a one-off match title decider at the weekend.
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
Call to blockade Somali Islamists
Somalia's neighbours call for the UN to impose a blockade on air strips and sea ports to stop Islamists getting weapons and fighters.
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
No halt for Italy rendition trial
An Italian judge rules that a trial over an alleged CIA-led abduction can continue but with classified evidence excluded.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Three suitors submit Opel offers
Three suitors have submitted bids to acquire or buy a stake in General Motors' Opel unit, the carmaker says.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Ferrari fail in budget-cap appeal
A French court dismisses Ferrari's appeal against the FIA, which wants to introduce an optional £40m budget cap from 2010.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Bid to halt Malawi poll results
Malawi's main opposition party calls for the release of election results to be stopped, citing "irregularities".
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
China warns EU not to interfere
China warns the EU not to interfere in its affairs, at a summit previously delayed by a row over Tibet.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Share sale helps Bank of America
Bank of America raises $13.5bn through new shares as it looks to strengthen its financial position during the economic downturn.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
German store chain Hertie closes
German department store chain Hertie is to close all its 54 stores with the loss of 2,600 jobs, the company's administrators say.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
US banks expected to repay $25bn
US financial institutions will repay at least $25bn of bail-out funds over the next year, the US Treasury says.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
Californians snub budget measures
Californian voters roundly reject a series of budget measures aimed at plugging a gaping hole in the state's budget.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
Uribe's appeal
Why scandals fail to dent Colombian leader's popularity
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
Should you dismiss your nation?
Is it time for refugees to say 'enough is enough' and make their homes in other countries?
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
Charges over kangaroo attacks
Australian police charge a man with animal cruelty for allegedly shooting two kangaroos and leaving them for dead.
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Asia | Wednesday May 20
Man charged over kangaroo attacks
Australian police charge a man with animal cruelty for allegedly shooting two kangaroos and leaving them for dead.
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Asia | Wednesday May 20
Suu Kyi 'composed' at Burma trial
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared composed and energetic at a trial hearing, a diplomat says.
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Asia | Wednesday May 20
Biden opens new page with Serbia
The US vice-president assures Serbia the two countries can open a new page in relations, despite differences on Kosovo.
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
EU's fire-damaged HQ still closed
Fire damage at the European Commission's main offices in Brussels keeps 2,000 staff away from their desks.
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Zimbabwe's odd couple
Zimbabwe writer considers 100 days of power-sharing
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
Odd couple
Zimbabwe writer considers 100 days of power-sharing
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Africa | Wednesday May 20
Taiwan hails stronger China ties
Marking his first year in office, Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou says efforts to improve ties with China have helped bring peace.
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Asia | Wednesday May 20
Glorious return
Tarantino's grisly-comic World War II epic reviewed
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Europe | Wednesday May 20
Road test
Washington embarks on the route to cleaner air
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Americas | Wednesday May 20
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