Security services knew Woolwich men
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 08:08
Both suspects in the killing of a serving soldier in London were known to security services, senior Whitehall sources confirm to the BBC.
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EU axes plans to ban olive oil jugs
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:58
The EU drops plans to ban restaurants from using refillable olive oil jugs, after the idea drew criticism from consumers and European leaders.
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VIDEO: Black bear roams Los Angeles suburb
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:51
Aerial footage shot by Los Angeles police shows a black bear on the loose in a Los Angeles suburb before it was caught by wildlife officials.
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Russia to evacuate Arctic station
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:49
A Russian drifting Arctic research station is to be evacuated because the ice field around it is melting, the environment ministry in Moscow reports.
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Rauf withdrawn from Champions Trophy
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:47
Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf is withdrawn from the Champions Trophy following media reports of an Indian police investigation.
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Stockholm riots spread around city
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:43
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm sees unrest spread around the city, with a restaurant and up to 40 cars burnt.
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Redford impresses Cannes critics
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:43
Robert Redford receives a standing ovation for his performance in his survival-at-sea epic All Is Lost at a Cannes Film Festival screening.
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Bomb attack kills Pakistan police
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:40
A bomb planted in a rickshaw has killed at least 12 people in Quetta in south-west Pakistan, officials say.
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Nissan recalls over 800,000 vehicles
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:17
Nissan says it plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.
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Uefa reveals new drug-testing plans
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 07:12
Uefa announces a series of new measures designed to combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs in European football.
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VIDEO: Croatian PM on relations with Serbia
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 06:32
Croatia's Prime Minister, Zoran Milanovic, tells HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur he wants to build a good relationship with Serbia.
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SA police anti-crime site hacked
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 06:24
A hacker has attacked a South African police website, downloading the details of whistleblowers who reported crime, an official says.
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Ferdinand signs new Man Utd contract
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 06:10
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand signs a one-year contract to extend his Old Trafford career.
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Dutch trader arrested over horsemeat
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 05:59
Dutch meat wholesaler, Willy Selten, is arrested for allegedly selling 300 tonnes of horsemeat labelled as beef, officials say.
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Congo truce declared 'for Ban visit'
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 04:51
M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo declare a ceasefire for UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit to the conflict-hit area, a spokesman for the group says.
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Franklin postpones June concerts
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 04:46
Aretha Franklin has postponed three concerts in June, a week after health issues forced her to cancel two shows in May.
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Malaysia arrests opposition figures
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 04:44
Malaysian police arrest three prominent opposition figures, including Keadilan party vice-president Tian Chua, and charge a student with sedition.
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Court battle for EA over game faces
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 04:28
A former college football player has won the right to sue Electronic Arts for using his likeness without permission.
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Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 04:28
A Bangladesh government report into the collapse of a multi-storey factory building, which killed more than 1,100, uncovers a series of violations.
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Day in pictures: 23 May 2013
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 04:21
Twenty-four hours of news photos: 23 May
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