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Retrieve semantically similar text.EU heaps new sanctions on Syria | EU imposes new sanctions on Syrian regime | France Welcomes US-Russia Deal on Syria |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Bahrain Grand Prix Underway Amid Protests | Bahrain race goes ahead amid unrest | Two killed in Bahrain car blast |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Sheryl Crow says has benign brain tumor | Sheryl Crow Has a Benign Brain Tumor | No tumors were detected; rather, empty cavities and scar tissue were found in their place. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Amnesty: Syria rebels also committing abuses | Amnesty investigator: Syria rebels also committing abuses | Syrian opposition offers Assad's forces truce for duration of Ramadan |
Retrieve semantically similar text.East German rights activist Gauck elected president | Joachim Gauck elected as German president | Obama is part of the extreme leftwing. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Space legend Neil Armstrong dies | First man on moon Neil Armstrong dies at 82 | British stuntman dies in wingsuit mishap in Alps |
Retrieve semantically similar text.U.S. and Turkey weigh no-fly zones for Syria | Turkey, US weigh no-fly zones for Syria | UN monitors unable to reach site of Syria killings |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Egypt lets Mubarak PM back in presidential race | Egypt confirms Mubarak's PM back in presidency race | Egypt court orders Mubarak freed |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Rick Santorum wins Kansas caucuses | Rick Santorum notches a victory in Kansas caucuses | Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural Russian GP |
Retrieve semantically similar text.US pledge to rebuild Haiti not being met | US Pledge to Rebuild Haiti Not Being Met | Ukraine Leader Pledges Crisis Talks |
Retrieve semantically similar text.HRW: Jordan biased against Palestinians from Syria | Jordan biased over Palestinians from Syria | UN team investigates Syrian massacre |
Retrieve semantically similar text.South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombings ahead of talks | S. Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing in blow to talks | Suspected Boko Haram attacks kill dozens in Nigeria |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Golf: Westwood takes lead in Dubai Desert Classic | Westwood in front a Dubai Desert Classic | Nadal through to seventh French Open final |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Chavez leaves again for Cuba for radiotherapy | Chavez set for more radiotherapy in Cuba | Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro found hanging in his cell |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mali Islamists destroying 'more Timbuktu shrines' | Mali Islamists destroy more holy Timbuktu sites | France confirms two French journalists killed in Mali |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Aung San Suu Kyi to address British MPs | Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi to address parliament on June visit | Malaysia detains Australian lawmaker at airport |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Sheriff: Man recovers stolen car 42 years later | US man recovers car 42 years after theft | Austrian man charged after 56 human skulls are found at his home |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Google CEO says Android important, not critical | Larry Page says Android important, not critical | "The executive board decided to refer this to the capitals," the Korean Energy Development Organization said. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Obama, Romney Prepare for First Debate | Obama, Romney prepare to debate | Romney names Ryan as running mate |
Retrieve semantically similar text.James Murdoch quits BSkyB | James Murdoch quits role at BSkyB | Jim Wolfcale, the jury foreman and a minister, said, "This case was both mentally challenging and emotionally exhausting." |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Iconic science fiction writer Ray Bradbury dies at 91 | Science fiction legend Ray Bradbury dead at 91 | Former England great Tom Finney dies at 91 |
Retrieve semantically similar text.AP Source: Redskins to trade for No. 2 pick | Redskins trade for No. 2 pick | Ryan Harvey, a high school outfielder from Florida, was chosen sixth by the Cubs. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.China says defense budget to rise 11.2% in 2012 | China's defence spending to rise 11.2% | Japan, S Korean military planes defy China's new defence zone |
Retrieve semantically similar text.US Hands Over Bagram Prison to Afghan Authorities | U.S. transfers Bagram prison to Afghan control | Egypt sentences Pakistani amid 5 to death for drug smuggling |
Retrieve semantically similar text.How wind farm developers 'use camera tricks to make turbines look smaller than they really are' | Wind farm developers using 'tricks' to make turbines look smaller | A man and woman are posing for the camera. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Israel bars German writer Grass from visiting over poem | Israel bars German author Grass over poem | Israel launches airstrike into Syria |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Taliban pose as 'attractive women, on Facebook for spying | Taliban soldiers posing as pretty women on Facebook to get troops' secrets | Saudi Arabia arrests suspected militants, state media reports |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Eygptian president | Mursi sworn in as Egyptian president | Egypt confirms Mubarak's PM back in presidency race |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Gore Vidal dead at 86: Legendary author, playwright, and politician dies | Gore Vidal, celebrated author, playwright, dies at 86 | Actor Ben Gazzara dies at 81 |
Retrieve semantically similar text.South Africa police shot dead 30 miners | South Africa police say they killed 30+ miners | Eleven killed in China police station attack |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Obama relaxes deportation rules for young immigrants | U.S. relaxes deportation rules for young people: Napolitano | North Korea says detained American tourist to face trial |
Retrieve semantically similar text.9,000 U.S. Marines to leave Okinawa | 9,000 U.S. Marines to move out of Okinawa: statement | Japan switches off last nuclear power plant this weekend |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Iraqi Attacks Kill General, Four Police | Attacks in Iraq kill general and 4 others | Damascus 'suicide bombing' kills 10 |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Brazil's 'pop-star priest' gets mammoth new stage | Brazil's 'Pop-Star Priest' Gets Mammoth New Stage | Ronaldo hat-trick fires Portugal to World Cup |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Edwards Acquitted on 1 Count, Mistrial on Others | Edwards found not guilty on one count; mistrial on others | What conviction would that be? |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ukrainian weightlifter gets four-year doping ban | Ukraine's Korobka gets four-year doping ban | Lance Armstrong confesses to doping in Oprah interview |
Retrieve semantically similar text.UN Chief Finds His Voice, Remains Cautious on China | Insight: U.N. chief finds his voice, but remains cautious on China | china has been praised especially by the asia-pacific states for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Punjab Mail derails near Rohtak, 19 injured | Punjab Mail derails near Rohtak in Haryana, 19 injured | Powerful new earthquake hits shattered Pakistan region |
Retrieve semantically similar text.George Zimmerman 'to be charged' with killing Trayvon Martin | George Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin case, official says | Yes what are his charges. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Life-threatening Midwest storms feared | 'Life-Threatening' Storms Feared for Midwest | Hurricane Sandy gains speed, batters US east coast |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Storm delays start of Republican convention | Storm lashes Florida, delaying Republican convention | Hawaii bracing as first hurricane in 22 years approaches |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Miami Heat wins NBA Finals | Miami Heat clinches NBA Championship | Putin 'wins' Russia's presidential election |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Japan closes last nuclear reactor | Japan switches off last nuclear power plant this weekend | Iran, six world powers clinch breakthrough nuclear deal |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Russian Air Force celebrates 100th anniversary | Russian air force's 100th anniversary | Russia: Syria Agrees to Participate in Conference |
Retrieve semantically similar text.2 Americans Killed as Afghan Unrest Enters Fifth Day | Two American Officers Murdered As Afghan Unrest Continues | Taliban commander killed in US drone strike |
Retrieve semantically similar text.'Million Muppet March' to defend Obama backing of PBS | Million Muppet March planned to defend U.S. backing for PBS | Egypt confirms Mubarak's PM back in presidency race |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Iran's Parliament Questions A Dismissive Ahmadinejad | Iran's parliament questions President Ahmadinejad | iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Lakers Fire Coach Mike Brown After 1-4 Start | Lakers fire Mike Brown after 1-4 start | Man sets himself on fire at Washington's National Mall |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Soldier 'can't recall' massacre | US soldier ‘doesn’t recall massacre’ | UN team investigates Syrian massacre |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Actor Gazzara dead at 81 | Actor Ben Gazzara dies at 81 | John Demjanjuk, convicted Nazi death camp guard, dies aged 91 |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Avalanche buries at least 100 Pakistani soldiers | Avalanche buries over 100 Pakistani soldiers | Pak army adamant on fighting the other Taleban |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Inflation falls to 15-month low: what the analysts say | Inflation falls to 15-month low | Stocks fall on third day of government shutdown |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Agribusiness: Mad cow disease found in California | USDA Confirms Case of Mad Cow Disease in California | a black and white cow standing in the field. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Armstrong steps down from Livestrong | Armstrong standing down from Livestrong | Lance Armstrong confesses to doping in Oprah interview |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Egypt presidential election results delayed | Egyptian election result delayed | Egyptians vote on constitution change |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Stock index futures point to lower start | Stock index futures signal early losses | Stocks inch higher in early trading |
Retrieve semantically similar text.U.S. orders non-essential staff to leave Sudan, Tunisia | US orders non-essential staff to leave Tunisia, Sudan | S. Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing in blow to talks |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Spain jobless rate hits new high | Spain's jobless claims hit new high | Asian Markets up on Strong US Jobs Data |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Red Cross says negotiating halt to fighting in Syria to take aid | Red Cross negotiating Syria ceasefire to bring aid | Syrian opposition offers Assad's forces truce for duration of Ramadan |
Retrieve semantically similar text.German parliament overwhelmingly backs Greek rescue deal | German parliament endorses Greek bailout | the cfe is a cornerstone of european security. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.US Election: Mitt Romney concedes defeat as Barack Obama wins second term | Romney concedes election to Obama in phone call | Romney names Ryan as running mate |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Yahoo! to name Google's Mayer as CEO: report | Yahoo names Google exec Mayer as CEO | That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.US gov't officially designates Haqqani network as terrorists | US designates Haqqani network as terrorists | UN: US drone strikes violate Pakistan's sovereignty |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Rangers voted into Division Three | Rangers voted into third division | 13:23 PSNI 'failed RUC officer families' |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Newark mayor saves neighbor from fire | Newark mayor rescues neighbor from burning house | Thousands evacuated after fire breaks out in Moscow Metro |
Retrieve semantically similar text.DR Congo rebels kill park rangers | Rebels kill two park rangers in eastern Congo | Suspected Boko Haram attacks kill dozens in Nigeria |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Liquid ammonia leak kills 15 in Shanghai | Liquid ammonia leak kills at least 15 in Shanghai | Eleven killed in China police station attack |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Friends of Syria recognizes opposition coalition as legitimate representative of Syrian people | U.S., Friends of Syria recognise opposition as sole representative | UN: Iran Invited to Attend Syrian Peace Conference |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Syria military police chief defects to opposition | Syria military police chief defects to rebels | UN team investigates Syrian massacre |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Boeing 787 Dreamliner catches fire; stock takes a beating | Boeing stock tumbles after fire on 787 Dreamliner | Stocks fall on third day of government shutdown |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Carney sets high bar to change at BoE | Carney sets high bar to changes at Bank of England | BlackBerry loses $965M in 2nd quarter |
Retrieve semantically similar text.North Korea Postpones Family Reunions with South | North Korea 'postpones' family unions with South Korea | North Korea warns foreigners in South to evacuate |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Matt Smith to leave Doctor Who after 4 years | Matt Smith quits BBC’s Doctor Who | David Beckham Retires From Football |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Ex-first lady Barbara Bush leaves Texas hospital | Former first lady Barbara Bush leaves hospital | The director of the Office of Medical Access, Cindy Cripps-Prawak, left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors' offices. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Schumacher in a coma after ski accident | Michael Schumacher still in a coma fighting for his life following skiing accident | Train driver in Spain crash questioned by judge |
Retrieve semantically similar text.11 killed in Chinese police station attack | Eleven killed in China police station attack | Gunmen kill 11 foreign climbers in Pakistan |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Bradley Cooper and JJ Abrams in talks about filming a Lance Armstrong biopic | Bradley Cooper in talks to play Lance Armstrong in biopic | A man and woman are posing for the camera. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.EU ministers 'determined' to resolve horsemeat scandal | EU ministers hold crisis talks over horse meat scandal | A close-up of a brown horse's head. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Thai opposition party to boycott general election | Thai opposition announces election boycott | Rocks, tear gas fly as Thai protests heat up |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Jagan Reddy shifted to hospital, power crisis continues in Seemandhra | Telangana: Jagan to spend Thursday in hospital; blackout continues in Seemandhra | Mandela in Hospital for 3rd Day |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Brazil tied 2-2 by England as Maracana re-opens | Brazil held by England 2-2 as Maracana re-opens | Nadal through to seventh French Open final |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Hundreds of Bangladesh clothes factory workers ill | Hundreds fall sick in Bangladesh factory | Avalanche buries over 100 Pakistani soldiers |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Housing starts up 6.8% in May | May Housing Starts Up 6.8% | That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.>Cuba's Castro assumes CELAC presidency | Cuba's Castro to Take Over CELAC Presidency | Chavez set for more radiotherapy in Cuba |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Zimmerman stopped for speeding in Texas, released with warning | Zimmerman pulled over in Texas for speeding, given warning | His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Asteroid zips between Earth and satellites | Asteroid passes Earth in fly-by | First man on moon Neil Armstrong dies at 82 |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Mugabe declared winner of disputed elections | Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote | Putin claims victory in presidential vote |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Rouhani leads in Iran presidential vote - preliminary results | Rouhani leads in initial Iran count | Ahmadinejad may face charges over election appearance |
Retrieve semantically similar text.2 dead, 2 injured in Nevada middle school shooting | Nevada: 2 dead, 2 hurt in middle school shooting | The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Hamas mixed sex schools ban takes effect | Hamas in mixed-sex school 'ban' | Boy Scouts of America delays vote on lifting ban on gays |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Hrithik Roshan, wife Sussanne part ways | Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne to divorce | Rouhani leads in initial Iran count |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Gunman Among 7 Dead After Florida Apartment Shooting | Gunman among 7 dead after Fla. apartment shootout | Alleged cop killer died from gunshot |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Narendra Modi pledges tough stand against Pakistan | India’s Modi promises tough stance against Pakistan | UN: US drone strikes violate Pakistan's sovereignty |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays | Boy Scouts of America delays vote on lifting ban on gays | Uganda's president signs harsh anti-gay law |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Van der Sloot to Marry in Prison | Joran Van Der Sloots Plans To Get Married In Peru Prison | Selenski had served about seven years in prison for bank robbery. |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud | Jesse Jackson Jr., Wife to Plead Guilty to Fraud | Edwards found not guilty on one count; mistrial on others |
Retrieve semantically similar text.50th anniversary of JFK's death remembered | On 50th anniversary of JFK death, Dallas holds its first memorial | Russian air force's 100th anniversary |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Philadelphia building collapses, 8-10 people may be trapped | Philadelphia building collapses; reports of people trapped | Thousands evacuated after fire breaks out in Moscow Metro |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Egypt's leader imposes state of emergency in 3 cities | Egypt president declares state of emergency in three cities | Egypt's Mubarak in critical condition |
Retrieve semantically similar text.Alleged cop killer died from shot to head | Alleged cop killer died from gunshot | 2 dead in shooting outside Empire State Building |
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