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US House passes key health vote
President Obama's healthcare reform bill is narrowly passed by the US House of Representatives, after a weekend of wrangling.
Sarkozy party loses French poll
French President Sarkozy's right-wing UMP party is rejected by voters in the final round of regional elections.
Woods 'nervous' about reception
Tiger Woods says he is wary of the reception he will receive when he plays at the Masters after four months away from the game.
Surgeon denies charges in court
A US surgeon pleads not guilty to manslaughter at the start of his trial before a court in the Australian city of Brisbane.
'No concession' on Jewish homes
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rules out any concession on building in East Jerusalem, hours before he leaves for Washington.
Cyprus bishops' tombs vandalised
Cyprus police arrest a Romanian man suspected of vandalising the tombs of three archbishops in a cemetery in the capital.
Iraq vote recount calls rejected
Iraq's election commission rejects calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes in the general election.
Rio Tinto trial opens in Shanghai
Four employees of mining group Rio Tinto go on trial in Shanghai, charged with bribery and commercial espionage.
Iran leader rebukes US 'plotting'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei uses his new year message to accuse the US of plotting against his country.
Conservationists warn internet is threat to endangered species
The internet has emerged as one of the biggest threats to endangered species, conservationists meeting in Doha say.
Sister Act: Record label in talent search for singing nuns
A record label launches a talent hunt aimed at religious orders around the globe in a bid to recruit a troupe of chart-topping nuns.
Live - Bangladesh v England
England will begin day three of the second Test 248 runs behind Bangladesh in Mirpur.
Park heads Man Utd back to summit
A Ji-Sung Park header earns Manchester United a 2-1 win against Liverpool and returns them to the Premier League summit.
How will US healthcare reform affect you?
President Obama's landmark healthcare reform bill has been passed. How will this affect you?
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'Lost everything'
Cambodian victims of acid attacks appeal for justice
History lessons
Does James Baker hold key to a US rethink on Israel?
No water
Nestle boss spells out the biggest global threat
App boom
The developers making millions from smart phones
Singing in the rain
The joy of spring is hard to resist, says Simon Schama
'Subtle and direct'
Belfast Catholics react to Pope's pastoral letter
Union urges BA board to intervene
Unite calls on the British Airways board to resolve the increasingly bitter dispute between the airline and its cabin crew.
China denounces Google 'US ties'
China's state media accuses Google of "intricate ties" with the US government and trying to change Chinese society.
Europe 'must act' on Greek debt
The European Commission urges eurozone governments to agree a package of loans to help Greece resolve its debt crisis.
Fast broadband 'for all by 2020'
Super-fast broadband will be available to every home in the UK by 2020, Gordon Brown is to promise.

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