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Israel conducts airstrike on Syria
Israel launches new airstrike against Syria
4.4
4,401
Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in Tunis
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Cairo
2.2
4,402
Egypt's main opposition rejects president's call for dialogue
Egypt opposition mulls response to Morsi dialogue call
3.8
4,403
Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games
Wrestling to feature in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
1.4
4,404
Housing starts up 6.8% in May
May Housing Starts Up 6.8%
4.6
4,405
>Cuba's Castro assumes CELAC presidency
Cuba's Castro to Take Over CELAC Presidency
5
4,406
6.9 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand
5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Iran
0.2
4,407
Dozens feared trapped in India building collapse
Rescuers race to find 20 still trapped in India building collapse
3
4,408
Daily Press Briefing: South Sudan
Daily Press Briefing: Syria
1.2
4,409
Islamists attack north Mali city after suicide bombings
Islamists attack Malian troops in Gao
3.2
4,410
Britain set to deport of Abu Qatada
Britain loses bid to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada
2.2
4,411
French parliament backs reform of law on prostitution
Russian parliament to consider ban on U.S. adoptions
0.8
4,412
Shots, Explosions Heard as Thais Continue Protest in Bangkok
Gunshots, explosions rock Thai protest day ahead of polls
2.6
4,413
Israeli military focuses on northern border
Egypt's military takes control over Muslim Brotherhood, supporters
1.6
4,414
North Korea blocks Kaesong access
North Korea vows to restart nuclear facilities
1
4,415
Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison
Ariel Castro sentenced to 1,000 years in prison
0.4
4,416
US Senate approves fiscal cliff deal
It's official: Deal reached on "fiscal cliff"
3.4
4,417
Zimmerman stopped for speeding in Texas, released with warning
Zimmerman pulled over in Texas for speeding, given warning
5
4,418
Iran's Rouhani warns of Talibanisation in Syria
Russia, China Concerned About Israeli Airstrikes in Syria
1.4
4,419
Syria denies reports of deadly Damascus nerve gas attack
US allies get help to repel Iranian computer attacks
0
4,420
China stocks close higher after economic meeting
China stocks close higher on Wednesday
3.4
4,421
Russia unveils $30 billion oil link to Pacific
Russia unveils $25bn oil link to Pacific
3.4
4,422
Police kill gunman, find 3 more dead in Colo. home
4 dead after police standoff with gunman barricaded in US home
2
4,423
Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion
Dolce and Gabbana Fined in Italian Tax Case
3
4,424
7.2-magnitude quake hits Pakistan: CENC
7.7-magnitude earthquake hits SW Pakistan
3.8
4,425
Asteroid zips between Earth and satellites
Asteroid passes Earth in fly-by
4.4
4,426
Fight for Mali Town Reflects Islamist Tactics
EU to train Mali army to fight northern Islamist militants
2
4,427
Two Santa trackers competing this Christmas
Spain turning back the clock on siestas
0
4,428
Ships Train for Syrian Chemical Weapons Transport
Syria Loads Chemical Weapons into Bombs, Awaiting Assad Order
2.6
4,429
2 killed, 11 wounded in attacks in Iraq
15 killed, 90 wounded in fresh attacks in Iraq
2.2
4,430
Can the U.S. trust Syria to hand over chemical weapons?
US says Syria may have used sarin gas in chemical weapons
1
4,431
Mexican singer Jenni Rivera believed killed in plane crash
Jenni Rivera, Mexican music star, dies in plane crash
3.4
4,432
Bangladesh court sentences first lawmaker to death for war crimes
British PM pushes Sri Lanka on war crimes
1.8
4,433
Mugabe declared winner of disputed elections
Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote
4
4,434
Death toll climbs to 15 in Indonesia boat sinking
Indonesia: Death toll rises to 11 in Indonesia boat capsize
3.6
4,435
Egyptian court bans Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt court bans Muslim Brotherhood 'activities'
3.8
4,436
Rouhani leads in Iran presidential vote - preliminary results
Rouhani leads in initial Iran count
4.2
4,437
Police attacked in Belfast flag protests
Politicians in flag violence talks
0.6
4,438
S.Korea proposes 'final' N.Korea talks over Kaesong
North Korea proposes high-level talks with US
1
4,439
India gang-rape victim "struggling against the odds"
Indian rape victim dies in Singapore hospital
1.8
4,440
Gunmen kill 9 foreign tourists, 1 Pakistani
Gunmen Kill 11 Foreign Tourists in Pakistan
2.8
4,441
Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest spate of attacks in Iraq
Statement by the spokesperson of the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the resumption of executions in Iraq
3.2
4,442
Egypt increases security before pro-Morsi protests
Egypt bracing for massive protests
3
4,443
Yacimovich urges cabinet to approve Palestinian prisoners release
Israel agrees to free 104 Palestinian prisoners
2
4,444
Palestinians build another West Bank tent protest
Palestinians' first ever UN vote symbolic yet historic
0.4
4,445
Bangladesh building collapse death toll hits 362
Bangladesh building-collapse death toll climbs to 580
3.6
4,446
Israeli envoys summoned over settlement plans
Britain summons Israeli envoy over settlements
2.5
4,447
2 dead, 2 injured in Nevada middle school shooting
Nevada: 2 dead, 2 hurt in middle school shooting
5
4,448
Hamas mixed sex schools ban takes effect
Hamas in mixed-sex school 'ban'
4.2
4,449
Man arrested after police officer shot in Leeds
Navy panel urges ouster of officer who faked death
0.4
4,450
Ukrainian Prime Minister resigns amid protests
Turkish Prime Minister signals return to hardline on protesters
0.6
4,451
Obama to refocus on economy in State of the Union
Factbox: What to look for in Obama's State of the Union speech
2.2
4,452
Google launches internet-beaming balloons
Google 'are playing international tax game'
1
4,453
Iraq Backs Egypt Crackdown on Morsi Supporters
Iraq backs Egypt crackdown on Mohamed Morsi supporters
4.8
4,454
Russia gives initial OK to American adoption ban
Russia gives initial approval to adoption ban
3.8
4,455
Five convicted in Kosovo organ trafficking case
Kosovo: 3 get jail time in organ trafficking case
2.8
4,456
Hrithik Roshan, wife Sussanne part ways
Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne to divorce
4.4
4,457
Gunman Among 7 Dead After Florida Apartment Shooting
Gunman among 7 dead after Fla. apartment shootout
5
4,458
Obama lauds progress on gay rights in inaugural address
Thousands protest gay marriage in France
1
4,459
Wave of bombings kills 15 in Iraq
Car bombs kill at least 49 in Iraq
2.2
4,460
In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold
Obama puts Syria strike on hold
4.6
4,461
Israel strikes Syria as tensions rise on weapons
Air strikes wound civilians in Syria's Deraa
1.8
4,462
Gunmen kill nine people in northwest Pakistan
Militants kill 6 soldiers in northwest Pakistan
2.6
4,463
The San Francisco plane crash at a glance
Two dead, 181 hurt in San Francisco air crash
1.2
4,464
8 arrested after deadly Bangladesh building collapse
Workers protest after Bangladesh building collapse
2.2
4,465
X'mas cruise passengers hit by Norovirus
Missing cruise passenger is a NSW ambo
0
4,466
Murder claim over Diana's death New information which has been passed to the police relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed is thought to include an allegation that they were murdered
Diana and Fayed death info received new The deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed are being looked at again by police after they received information.
3.5
4,467
Snowden asks to stay in Russia
Snowden releases first Russia video
1.4
4,468
Chinese shares close lower Wednesday
Chinese shares close higher Friday
2.2
4,469
Stomach bug to cause ailing Nadal to miss Australian Open
Rafa Nadal to miss Australian Open
3.4
4,470
Narendra Modi pledges tough stand against Pakistan
India’s Modi promises tough stance against Pakistan
4.8
4,471
Egyptian court considers Mubarak’s release
Egypt court orders release of Mubarak
3.4
4,472
Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
Boy Scouts of America delays vote on lifting ban on gays
5
4,473
2 car bombs kill 8 in southern Iraq
Car bombing kills 14 in northern Iraq
1.4
4,474
Van der Sloot to Marry in Prison
Joran Van Der Sloots Plans To Get Married In Peru Prison
4
4,475
Tokyo stocks close down 0.26pc
Tokyo stocks close down 1.53%
3
4,476
China stock index futures close higher -- Dec. 4
China stock index futures close lower -- Jan. 24
2.2
4,477
Pictures of the day: 7 August 2013
Pictures of the day: 11 April 2013
2.8
4,478
Palestinians 'hit' by Israeli fire in Gaza
Two Palestinians Killed in an Israeli Air Strike on Gaza
2.8
4,479
Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud
Jesse Jackson Jr., Wife to Plead Guilty to Fraud
4.6
4,480
USA expels Venezuela diplomats in row
U.S. expels Venezuelan diplomats
4.4
4,481
BBC veteran Hall admits child sex abuse
Stuart Hall Admits Sex Assaults On Children
3.4
4,482
7 killed, 3 injured in south China road accident
20 killed, 44 injured in Philippine road accident
0.6
4,483
Ryanair reports record profits but warns growth likely to slow this year
Stansted: Ryanair reports 13% rise in annual profits but warns of slower growth this year
3.4
4,484
Stocks to watch at close on Monday
Stocks to watch at close on Thursday
3
4,485
50th anniversary of JFK's death remembered
On 50th anniversary of JFK death, Dallas holds its first memorial
4
4,486
6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
7.7-magnitude earthquake hits SW Pakistan
1.2
4,487
Books To Help Kids Talk About Boston Marathon News
Report of two explosions at finish line of Boston Marathon
0.8
4,488
Tech Sector Heats Up: Google and IBM Post Strong Earnings
Google shares soar past $1,000 on strong earnings
2.6
4,489
Profiles of Kenya's presidential candidates
Italian journalist picked as presidential candidate
1
4,490
Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Gov't committee approves release of 26 Palestinian prisoners
3.4
4,491
Philadelphia building collapses, 8-10 people may be trapped
Philadelphia building collapses; reports of people trapped
4
4,492
Obama meets with Mandela family
Obama meets Zuma and pays tribute to Mandela
3
4,493
U.S. Senate sets off gun control debate
U.S. Senate set to vote on gun control bill
3.4
4,494
Car bombing kills 53 in Damascus
Car bombings kill 13 civilians in Iraqi capital
1.4
4,495
'Friends of Syria' in Doha talks on arming rebels
Syria talks agree military aid to rebels
2.6
4,496
Syria condemns Israeli air strikes.
Series of deadly attacks strikes Iraq
2
4,497
Egypt's leader imposes state of emergency in 3 cities
Egypt president declares state of emergency in three cities
5
4,498
ABVP protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, throw stones
Protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, 5 people detained
2.8
4,499
Turkish PM urges to end protests in Istanbul
Turkish police fire teargas at protesters in Istanbul
2.8