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UN chief pledges support for Gaza
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns blockades on Palestinians in Gaza, during a visit to reinvigorate the peace process.
French vote fear for Sarkozy
France votes in a second round of local polls, with President Sarkozy's UMP under pressure after a poor showing in the first round.
Cricket auction pulls in $700m
The cities of Pune and Kochi spend $700 between them buying Indian Premier League franchises for the 2011 season.
S Africa marks 1960 massacre
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Darfur hostage describes ordeal
The longest-held foreign hostage in Sudan's Darfur region says he was not mistreated, but faced a "daily struggle" to stay positive.
Obama in final health vote push
US President Barack Obama rallies support for healthcare reform among Democratic lawmakers ahead of a key House vote.
Rome rally backs Italian PM
Tens of thousands of people rally in support of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Rome, ahead of key regional elections.
Volcano erupts in south Iceland
A volcano in southern Iceland begins to erupt, leading to the evacuation of several hundred local residents.
BA and union clash over walkout
The strike by British Airways cabin crew enters its second day with both sides saying they have the advantage.
Message on a bottle - plastic boat sets sail across Pacific
A boat made mostly from recyclable materials prepares to set sail from San Francisco to Sydney to drive home the environmental message to recycle, reuse and rethink the way we use plastic.
Strong sandstorm leaves Beijing shrouded in orange dust
Beijing officials warn residents to stay indoors and issue a level-five pollution warning as the city is hit by a severe sandstorm.
France edge England to seal Grand Slam
France complete their ninth Grand Slam but they are pushed all the way by a much-improved England side in Paris.
Live - Bangladesh v England
Kevin Pietersen passes 5,000 Test runs as England reply to Bangladesh's 419 on day two of the second Test in Mirpur.
We can win the title, says Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side have the qualities to win the Premier League title this year after seeing them beat West Ham on Saturday.
Can Church overcome child abuse scandals?
Pope Benedict has apologised to victims of child sex abuse by Irish clergy. What is your reaction?
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Sharpeville ghosts
Unease as South Africa remembers 1960 massacre
Hide and seek
South Africa's forest elephants keep people guessing
All over?
Why France is losing its love for Nicolas Sarkozy
Thin line
How atmospheres create wonders of the Solar System
The love of haiku
How the European president got bitten by the haiku bug
Victims of abuse
The Pope's rare letter attempts to heal wounds
BA fights to limit strike impact
BA says measures to deal with a strike by cabin crew are working well but unions say scores of planes have been grounded.
Rio Tinto signs China mine deal
Rio Tinto signs a big West African venture deal with China, days before four of its officials go on trial in Shanghai.
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.

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