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Family’s tribute to butchered UK soldier

Family’s tribute to butchered UK soldier

The tearful family of butchered British soldier Lee Rigby have spoken of their pride in him and their shock at his brutal death.

Thousands run final Boston Marathon mile

About 3000 runners and bombing victims gathered in light rain on Saturday morning to run the final 1.6 kilometres of the world's oldest annual marathon.
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Arab spring nations face delayed economic recovery - IMF

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi
AMMAN (Reuters) - Arab spring countries face rising social tensions that could thwart an early economic recovery from over two years of political turmoil that has...
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LA traffic lights synchronised

With the flip of a switch earlier this year, LA became a worldwide leader by synchronising all of its nearly 4400 traffic lights.
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Suicide bomber dies in Kabul blast

Police say the apparent failed attack came a day after a major Taliban assault on an international compound in Kabul left 10 people dead.
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Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it

By Arshad Mohammed
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan, s...
May 26, 2013, 5:36 am

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Maoist rebels kill 17 in central India ambush: police

RAIPUR, India (AFP) - Heavily-armed Maoist rebels on Saturday killed 17 people, including 12 local Congress leaders, after ambushing a convoy in a remote tribal belt of central India, a top police officer said.
May 26, 2013, 3:58 am

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Ribery and Robben combine to give Bayern victory

By Mike Collett
LONDON (Reuters) - A brilliant Franco-Dutch move involving Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben in the final minutes settled a memorable all-German Champions League final as B...
May 26, 2013, 3:42 am

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Ton-up Root puts England on top against Kiwis

LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP) - Joe Root's maiden Test century, on his Yorkshire home ground, left England well-placed in the second and final Test against New Zealand at Headingley on Saturday.
May 26, 2013, 3:11 am

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Japan mayor to apologise to US over brothels advice

OSAKA, Japan (AFP) - A Japanese politician who drew fire for calling "comfort women" a wartime necessity has been forced to apologise for suggesting US soldiers in Okinawa visit brothels to vent their violent frustrations.
May 26, 2013, 12:41 am

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Loro Piana rides high through recession in ultra-luxury sector

By Naomi O'Leary
ROME (Reuters) - Italian luxury firm Loro Piana expects double-digit sales growth to continue in 2013 as it expands its niche in the ultra-luxury sector, its chief exec...
May 26, 2013, 12:08 am
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Thousands defy Malaysia govt to hold rally

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people rallied near Malaysia's capital Saturday night against alleged electoral fraud, further raising the political temperature after divisive recent polls.
May 25, 2013, 11:53 pm

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Blackstone notifies Cohen's SAC it intends to pull money - pension consultant

By Matthew Goldstein
(Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is losing the financial support of Blackstone Group Inc , the largest outside investor in his...
May 25, 2013, 11:46 pm

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UAE's Majid AL Futtaim eyes $1 billion investments this year

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Dead Sea, Jordan (Reuters) - UAE's Majid Al Futtaim Holding (MAF) - sole franchise of hypermarket chain Carrefour in the Gulf - said it foresaw capital investment...
May 25, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Russian pro-, anti-gay activists arrested after defying ban

By Jason Bush
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian police detained around 30 pro- and anti-gay activists in central Moscow on Saturday, imposing the city's ban on gay rights demonstrations.
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May 25, 2013, 10:49 pm

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Taiwan protests Philippine ships in disputed waters

TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan on Saturday protested to the Philippines for sending naval ships to disputed South China Sea islands in the latest diplomatic spat between the two governments.
May 25, 2013, 10:39 pm

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China, S.Korea in Sudirman Cup badminton final

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Eight-time champions China reached their 10th consecutive Sudirman Cup badminton final on Saturday, seeing off Denmark in Kuala Lumpur and setting up a clash for the title with South Korea.
May 25, 2013, 10:28 pm

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Board of Italy's ILVA steel group quits after asset seizure

ROME (Reuters) - The management board of Italian steel group ILVA has resigned, the company said on Saturday, following the seizure of 8 billion euros of assets from its controlling company in connect...
May 25, 2013, 10:10 pm
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16 children die in Pakistan school bus fire

LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Sixteen children and a teacher were killed when their school bus caught fire in central Pakistan on Saturday, police said.
May 25, 2013, 10:02 pm

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Syria fight rages amid pressure for talks

The Syrian rebels are in a crucial fight for the city of Qusayr as pressure mounts on the opposition to form a united front and accede to peace talks.
May 25, 2013, 8:51 pm

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Germany's Kion ready for IPO but not in a rush - report

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Kion Group , the world's second biggest maker of fork lift trucks, would be ready for an initial public offering but is not in a rush, German paper Frankfurter Al...
May 25, 2013, 8:24 pm
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