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Deadly bombing at Pakistan rally
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Thirteen Palestinian factions issue threat amid relaunch of direct Middle East peace negotiations in Washington.
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Portugal child sex abuse 'proved'
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:01:00 GMT

Seven defendants in a paedophilia trial in Portugal have been found guilty of sexually abusing children in the care of a network of state-run homes. The six men and one woman include Carlos Cruz, a former TV presenter, Jorge Ritto, a former ambassador.
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Police question Pakistan's Amir
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir is being questioned at a north London police station over allegations of corruption. It is alleged that Amir deliberately bowled no-balls against England - Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif are also set to be questioned by
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Gaza militants vow Israel attacks
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:58:00 GMT

Hamas militants did not rule out suicide attacks against Israel Militants in Gaza have vowed to step up attacks against Israel, following the first direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders since 2008. A Hamas spokesman said that 13 groups had
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Mideast peace talks launched
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:45:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - Israeli and Palestinian leaders began direct peace negotiations on Thursday, sitting down for US-brokered talks even as hard-liners on both sides vowed never to accept a deal. One day after US President Barack Obama made a personal appeal
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