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Hundreds saved on Indonesia ferry
More than 200 people are rescued after an Indonesian ferry sinks in stormy waters, but at least 23 people die, officials say.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:29:48 GMT)

US healthcare bill clears Senate test
The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare system.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:12:48 GMT)

Convicted Iranian reformer bailed
Ex-vice-president Mohammed Ali Abtahi is released on bail pending an appeal of his six-year jail sentence for fomenting unrest.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:34:58 GMT)

Iran war games for nuclear sites
Iran begins five days of war games to simulate attacks on its nuclear sites, warning it will retaliate if attacked.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:08:23 GMT)

Israeli air strikes target Gaza
Several Palestinians are injured after Israeli aircraft carry out air strikes against targets in the Gaza Strip, officials say.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:28:57 GMT)

S Korea mass killer hangs himself
One of South Korea's most prolific mass murderers hangs himself while on death row, the country's Justice Ministry says.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:19:51 GMT)

Chinese mine blast toll doubles
The death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, report state media.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:47:21 GMT)

Azeri president threatens Armenia
Azerbaijan's president warns he is ready to use force to wrest control of Nagorno Karabakh from Armenia if new peace talks fail.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:47:26 GMT)

Voting under way in Romania poll
Romanians are voting in the first round of presidential elections aimed at putting an end to weeks of political wrangling.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:27 GMT)

Shuttle astronaut becomes father in space
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik becomes a father in space after his wife gives birth to a daughter back home on Earth in Texas.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:35:26 GMT)

Michael Jackson Moonwalk glove fetches $350,000 at auction
The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:56:48 GMT)

Collingwood inspires England win
Jonathan Trott hits 87, but Paul Collingwood stars with a superb all-round performance including an unbeaten century as England take a lead in the one-day series against South Africa.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:35:45 GMT)

Dundee United 2-1 Celtic
Darren Dods scores a last-minute headed winner for Dundee United at Tannadice in a pulsating match.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:29:05 GMT)

Coca campaign
The role of Bolivia's coca industry in forthcoming poll
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:49:08 GMT)

Divided city
Life in Jerusalem's heart where three faiths coincide
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:46:44 GMT)

Safety alarm
China's concerns over latest deadly mining accident
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:03:55 GMT)

Paleo-celebrity
A journey to the Java home of an ancient alpha male
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:52:00 GMT)

Eradicating polio
Final push to banish killer disease in India
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:28:21 GMT)

Hand-wringing
French qualms about football win over Ireland
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:11:59 GMT)

Egypt leader enters football row
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak steps into a row with Algeria following violence over World Cup football matches.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT)

Al-Shabaab 'seizes Somali town'
Somali Islamist group al-Shabaab says it has taken control of a key southern town without resistance from rival militants.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:20:18 GMT)

Hearing for US army base 'gunman'
The psychiatrist charged over the Fort Hood army base massacre has his first court hearing - in the hospital where he is recovering.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:54:56 GMT)

Knox prosecutors seek life term
Italian prosecutors seek a life sentence for US student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend over an alleged sexual murder.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:49:44 GMT)

Second separated twin out of coma
The second conjoined twin separated by doctors in Australia this week wakes from an induced coma.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00:50 GMT)

Malaysia activist's body exhumed
The Malaysian authorities exhume the body of an opposition activist who died in custody, following allegations of foul play.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20:36 GMT)

Cern Collider makes fast progress
Researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider are delighted with the progress made since the machine restarted.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:02:03 GMT)

Profile: Herman van Rompuy
A profile of Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy, the European Union's first permanent president.
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:59:42 GMT)

Four on Hajj killed by swine flu
Four people die of swine flu as they take part in this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca, reports say.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:30 GMT)

Israel halts stadium construction
Israel orders construction work on an internationally financed football stadium for Palestinians in the West Bank to halt.
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:26:20 GMT)

Sri Lanka camps 'to be opened'
Sri Lanka says people held in special camps since the end of the conflict with Tamil rebels will be allowed out for short periods.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:37:56 GMT)

Seven killed in NE India blasts
At least seven people are killed by two bomb blasts in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:44:08 GMT)

Obama's tough Mid-East conflict lessons
Jeremy Bowen considers how the conflict has taught US President Barack Obama hard and humiliating lessons.
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:40:55 GMT)

Hungary's loss
Remembering WWII victims of Soviet labour camps
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:25 GMT)

What will the Vatican talks achieve?
Will the meeting between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope ease the tensions between the churches?
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:18:48 GMT)

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