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China activist Ni Yulan released

Sat, 2013-10-05 10:45
Disabled Chinese land activist Ni Yulan, whose imprisonment caused international concern, is released after serving two and a half years in jail.

Tunisia power transfer deal agreed

Sat, 2013-10-05 10:40
Tunisia's governing Islamist Ennahda party and the opposition agree on the formation of a caretaker government to end months of political crisis.

Why men flee Eritrea for Europe

Sat, 2013-10-05 10:23
Eritreans explain why they risk all to reach Europe

Kenya mall attack suspects named

Sat, 2013-10-05 08:57
Kenya's military names four men believed to have carried out last month's mall attack in Nairobi, in which at least 67 people were killed.

Europe extend Seve Trophy advantage

Sat, 2013-10-05 08:32
Europe extend their overnight advantage in the Seve Trophy to two points after Saturday morning's foursomes matches.

Legacy of 1973 Arab-Israeli war reverberates 40 years on

Sat, 2013-10-05 08:30
How 1973 Arab-Israeli war reverberates 40 years on

Couple saved from borsch-eating bear

Sat, 2013-10-05 08:13
Police in the Siberian region of Irkutsk rescue a couple after a bear breaks into their holiday home, attracted by the smell of freshly made soup.

Hospital worker suspected of murder

Sat, 2013-10-05 06:54
A medical worker is arrested on suspicion of murder by officers investigating the death of a man at a Norfolk hospital.

Libya gunmen 'kill 12 soldiers'

Sat, 2013-10-05 06:52
Gunmen attack military checkpoint south-east of the Libyan capital Tripoli killing at least 12 soldiers, reports say.

Storm Karen weakens off Gulf Coast

Sat, 2013-10-05 06:33
A tropical storm which sparked an alert on the US Gulf Coast is losing strength but heavy rain and potential flooding are still expected.

Iran's Khamenei backs president

Sat, 2013-10-05 05:58
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, endorses overtures to the US made by President Rouhani in New York, but with reservations.

Prince Harry in Sydney navy event

Sat, 2013-10-05 05:54
Prince Harry begins his first official trip to Australia by joining centenary celebrations to mark its navy's first visit to Sydney Harbour.

Shutdown 'could affect US standing'

Sat, 2013-10-05 05:42
The US government shutdown could affect its global standing if prolonged, Secretary of State John Kerry warns on a trip his president had to cancel.

Irish referendum count under way

Sat, 2013-10-05 05:30
Counting is under way in the Republic of Ireland on referendums to decide the fate of the Irish Senate, the Seanad Éireann.

Two more charged with helping Cregan

Sat, 2013-10-05 04:44
Two more people are charged with helping killer Dale Cregan while he was on the run, police say.

US commitment to Asia 'undiminished'

Sat, 2013-10-05 04:36
The US remains committed to Asia despite the shutdown that forced President Obama to cancel planned trips, Secretary of State John Kerry says.

Nadal set to top world rankings

Sat, 2013-10-05 04:19
Spain's Rafael Nadal will return to number one in the world rankings on Monday after reaching the China Open final.

Militants attacked on Somali coast

Sat, 2013-10-05 04:14
Unidentified foreign forces have launched a night-time raid on a militant base on the coast of southern Somalia, reports say.

VIDEO: Super rich 'looking for bling bling'

Sat, 2013-10-05 03:38
Howard Johnson reports from an Abu Dhabi luxury goods expo where the global super rich can spend their millions on gold-plated cars and diamond necklaces.

US lead rain-delayed Presidents Cup

Sat, 2013-10-05 03:21
The United States lead the International team by one point after just two matches are completed on a rain-hit second day.

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