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Obama calculates military options in Iraq
US President Barack Obama held talks with security chiefs over the unfolding crisis in…
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Afghanistan votes in crunch presidential run-off
Voting is underway in Afghanistan in a crunch run-off election to decide who will succeed president Hamid Karzai. In power since a US-led invasion ousted the Taliban in 2001…
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British foreign secretary calls for end to sexual violence
British Foreign Secretary William Hague is calling for action to end the use of rape as a weapon of war. He joined Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie on stage in London for the…
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Spanish court rules Coca-Cola must reinstate more than 800 workers
A Spanish court has ordered Coca-Cola to rehire 821 workers it had laid off and to pay them…
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Mayor of Venice resigns after being arrested in corruption investigation
The mayor of Venice has announced his resignation a week after being arrested in a corruption…
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Afghanistan efforts ‘haven’t gone to waste’ in election
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business
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UK jobs, Japan’s recovery, pipeline problems and World Cup woes
The UK’s economic recovery seems to be taking hold. In April a record number of people found work, as…
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Citigroup reported to be facing $10 billion fine over mortgage misdeeds
european affairs
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Europe Weekly: EU agrees GMO crop compromise
In this edition of Europe Weekly, EU ministers agree a compromise deal on geneticially modified crops; the row over…
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Italy’s Five Star chooses UKIP for European Parliament alliance
programmes
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Learning world
Focus on Brazil: teaching more than tackling
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Le mag
Complex rhythms mix in world music fusion at Gnaoua Festival
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Le mag
Street art for everyone
Technology giant Google is launching a new project to make urban art accessible to everyone through an…
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Cinema
‘Belle’: the story of Britain’s first black aristocrat
‘Belle’ is a historical drama based on the true story of the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of…
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Space
Comet Hunters: Approaching the target
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Hi-tech
Video games craze descends on City of Angels
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Space
World Cup United: how satellites make football a truly global game
The World Cup is upon us and all around the planet we will be using space technology to watch the action…
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Science
Seeing inside insects to mimic their movements and build better machines
Better understanding how insects move in space and time could provide useful clues for industrial…
sport
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Football
Beckenbauer banned for 90 days
World football’s governing body FIFA has provisionally suspended former World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer from all football-related…
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Football
Chelsea sign Barcelona’s Fabregas
Spain international Cesc Fabregas will be returning to the English Premier League next season after signing with Londoners Chelsea. The 27-year…
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Football
Mancini quits as Galatasaray coach
Roberto Mancini has stepped down from his role of coach of Galatasaray after less than a season in charge. The 49-year-old Italian was appointed…
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Other sports
Winging it off the Matterhorn
Check out this clip of Swiss pair Géraldine Fasnacht and Julien Meyer, who jump from the summit of the Matterhorn wearing wingsuits.
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Judo
Liparteliani shines in Cuba
Georgia’s Varlam Liparteliani won the gold medal at the Havana Grand Prix in Cuba on Sunday after outclassing Brazil’s Tiago Camilo in…
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Other sports
Speed: Ogier extends championship lead
Defending champion Sebastien Ogier held his nerve to claim his fourth win of the 2014 World Rally Championship season in Italy on Sunday. It was…
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Football
World Cup 2014: Greece aiming to go one step further
With only a few days to go before the 2014 World Cup gets underway in Brazil, Greece will be looking to go one step further than they did in South…
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Football
Bosnia-Herzegovina look to impress at first World Cup
Bosnia will be making their first appearance at a major international tournament this summer since gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1992…
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Tennis
Nadal claims his ninth French Open title
Spain’s Rafael Nadal outclassed rival Novak Djokovic in four sets to claim the French Open in Paris on Sunday. In a rematch of their 2012…
travel
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Wealthy Chinese buy space flight tickets: report
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New York’s High Line fetes fifth birthday
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More than just popping in: event combines sporting challenge and scavenger hunt
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UNESCO recognizes cross-border nature reserve in Balkans
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Twitter campaign aims to oust carry-on baggage offenders
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KitKat lets rail passengers in Japan use chocolate bars as tickets
in vogue
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Hotels with the best-looking guests and best foods: Jetsetter.com
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Parisian style inspires new Lancôme makeup line
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Fashion films of the week: Paul Smith, Christian Dior, Emporio Armani
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New Abarth range: a bigger sting in the tail
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Paula Gerbase joins John Lobb
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Mr Porter announces new label for ‘Kingsman’ film
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