Brazil economy grew 0.9% in 2012
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 08:54
The Brazilian economy grew at its slowest pace for three years in 2012, according to official figures, expanding by 0.9%.
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Arrests in Hong Kong over milk curbs
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 08:47
Ten people are arrested in Hong Kong as new restrictions over taking baby milk formula out of the territory come into force.
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Kenya's week in pictures: 22-28 February 2013
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 08:41
Kenya poll run-up - peace prophets, toe-nail art and donkeys
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South Georgia rat cull begins again
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 08:37
An animal eradication scheme of unprecedented scope resumes on South Georgia island as researchers set out to kill all of its millions of rats.
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Congolese flee rival rebel clashes
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 08:11
More than 4,000 people flee over night from a border town into Uganda after rival rebel factions fought in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Pakistan-Iran pipeline 'to be begun'
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 08:01
Work on a gas pipeline between Iran and Pakistan is to begin on 11 March, Pakistani officials say, despite US warnings of possible sanctions.
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Hugo Chavez 'battling for his life'
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 07:47
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is "battling for his health and his life" following his latest cancer treatment in Cuba, the vice-president says.
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China parades condemned killers
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 07:40
Four men are paraded live on television before being executed in China for the murder of 13 Chinese fishermen on the Mekong river in 2011.
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Caterpillar stash found in luggage
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 07:37
A haul of almost 100kg of dried caterpillars is found at Gatwick Airport in the luggage of a passenger travelling from Burkina Faso.
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Freemium - and a £1700 iTunes bill
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 07:30
Rory Celllan-Jones on the hidden costs of free gaming
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Papal election: Your questions to David Willey
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 07:01
Ask BBC's David Willey about next pope's selection
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Death crash footballer family to sue
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:51
The family of two people killed when a car driven by a Manchester City footballer crashed into them are to sue him, solicitors say.
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Analysis: US Syria strategy aims to salvage reputation
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:45
Is Western policy shift on Syria too late for the rebels?
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Russian ex-banker wins asylum in UK
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:40
A Russian former banker who fled to London after being accused of alleged fraud has been granted political asylum in the UK, the BBC learns.
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Dutch woman jailed for Rwanda crimes
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:36
A Rwandan-born Dutch citizen has been sentenced to six years and eight months in jail for inciting genocide in 1994, but cleared of other charges.
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In pictures: Berlin Wall protest
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:34
Protests over plans to move surviving part of the Berlin Wall
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Arm lifts BigDog robot to new level
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:28
A four-legged robot called BigDog now also sports an arm powerful enough to lift and throw breeze blocks.
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VIDEO: Firefighters battle California wildfire
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:08
Firefighters in California have been battling a blaze which has destroyed nearly 150 acres of land.
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Day in pictures: 1 March 2013
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 05:58
News photos over 24 hours: 1 March
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'14 dead' in Sabah stand-off clashes
Fri, 03/01/2013 - 05:57
At least 14 people are reported to have died in clashes to end a siege at a village in Malaysia's Sabah province by a Philippines clan, police say.
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