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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is set to announce a new cabinet as he struggles to win support for austerity measures.

Indonesia mobilises more than 3,000 police in advance of a verdict in the terrorism trial of the radical Muslim cleric, Abu Bakar Ba'asyir.

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Aston Villa are set to make an announcement on Thursday regarding the vacant manager's post after talks with Alex McLeish, BBC Sport understands.

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Troubled musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark officially opens on Broadway to mixed reviews.

Experts want urgent research into whether sleeping position of mums-to-be influences stillbirth risk after a study finds a link.

Hewlett Packard sues Oracle over a chip dispute as the animosity between the two companies continues to grow.

Ministers agree to begin talks to introduce a legally binding agreement to protect Europe's forests.

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