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Turkey kills 34 Kurdish fighters Turkish military carries out air sorties and shelling against positions in northern Iraq. Video: Troops mass on border Iraq vows PKK crack down Audio: Michael Howard Full Iraq coverage |
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China moon probe blasts off Orbiter to analyse lunar surface in step towards to manned landing. More on China |
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California firefighters battle relentless winds
Firefighters prepare for at least another 24 hours of high winds and scorching temperatures.
Video: Ranchers flee as California burns
In pictures: Dan Glaister's wildfire diary
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'Chessboard killer' convicted of 48 murders
Moscow court finds former supermarket worker guilty of 48 murders he recorded on a chessboard.
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Profile: Alexander Pichushkin
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Detective withdraws from Bhutto attack investigation
Head of investigation into bombings targeting Benazir Bhutto leaves case because of her objections.
Timeline: instability in Pakistan
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Senate vote on Bush judicial nominee expected
Showdown looms over judge who ruled in favour of a white woman who directed a racial insult at a black colleague.
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EU offers blue card for skilled immigrants
News blog: Should skilled immigrants be welcomed to Europe under a blue card scheme?
EU moves to bring in skilled foreign workers
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Afghan governor survives bomb attack
Governor of south-eastern province escapes unhurt but several people are injured in suicide blast.
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Organised crime does pay in Italy - 90bn
Italy's mafias earn more than the biggest corporation, report by national retailers' association says.
Audio: John Hooper in Rome
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Darfur violence expected to halt ahead of peace talks
Rebels and Sudanese officials to meet in Libya, but success in doubt after one leader backs out.
Key players in the Darfur conflict
Q&A;: The Darfur crisis
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Republican candidate mixes up Obama with Osama
Mitt Romney makes gaffe on US campaign trail, confusing Democrat rival with al-Qaida chief.
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Revealed: little-known device used to block Democrats
Republicans use obscure motion 16 times in a year, compared to Democrats' 14 in more than a decade.
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US offers missile defence delay
US defence secretary Robert Gates tries to placate Moscow by delaying 'activation' of sites.
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Nuclear split emerges in Iran
A split emerges after MPs and an adviser criticise the departure of chief negotiator Ali Larijani.
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America's war without end
World briefing, Simon Tisdall: These days, terrorism seems to be whatever the White House says it is.
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Russia snubs EU as foreign monitors at elections limited
Moscow fails to invite international observers to monitor parliamentary elections in December.
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Singapore reforms sex laws - but not for homosexuals
Singapore MPs legalise oral and anal sex but a ban remains for homosexuals.
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Mystery over $1bn of Iraq funding
Relationship between US and private contractors highlighted by 'missing' $1bn for police training.
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Madagascar mine 'threatens biodiversity'
Conservationists criticise project billed as a future model for responsible mining in the developing world.
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Stolen masterpiece found on New York street
A New Yorker rescues a painting nestled between rubbish bags on the street.
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Greeks aim to bring Callas collection home
Italians will also be vying for the opera singer's paraphernalia at an auction in Milan.
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