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- Egypt protest rejects army offer
- Protesters continue to occupy Cairo's Tahrir Square despite Egypt's military rulers promising to speed up the transfer to democratic rule.
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- Napoli 2-1 Man City
- Manchester City face an uphill battle to reach the last 16 of the Champions League after defeat by Napoli.
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- Urban photography tips
- Cities and towns are rich in subject matter and offer round-the-clock photo opportunities. These tips will help you get the best shots in one day, no matter where you are in the world.
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- Ditching life Down Under
- Traditionally Britons are attracted to the lifestyle and sunshine in Australia, while Australians are drawn to the history and UK's proximity to the European mainland. So why are both parties returning home?
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- 'We know that we have to fight for business'
- The stresses and strains of the world of sports sponsorship as a new malaise hits Western economies once again.
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- Cairo protests swell
- The protests turned bloody on Saturday, when the security services moved in to clear demonstrators who say the military have hijacked the February revolution.
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- 'Any Indian comedian who claims Indians are prudish is just lying'
- Comedian Vir Das on Indian audiences, sex jokes and how his mum feels about his shows.
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Security focus for 2012 hopefuls
The eight Republican presidential hopefuls meet for their latest TV debate, on national security policy, with Newt Gingrich a new front-runner.
Landmine use 'highest since 2004'
An international survey of landmines finds use of the banned weapon increased in the past year, despite record areas of land being cleared.
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Manchester United need a draw in their last Champions League Group C game if they are to ensure qualification to the knockout stages after drawing with Benfica.
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UK dominates International Emmys
The UK picks up five out of a possible 10 awards at the International Emmys, including best actress for Julie Walters.
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Merck in $1bn US Vioxx settlement
US drugs firm Merck & Co agrees to pay almost $1bn to settle charges arising from the marketing of one of its drugs, Vioxx, the US Department of Justice says.
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Users build bridge to 'dark net'
Developers suggest using Amazon's cloud computing services as a way of boosting the speed of Tor, the so-called "darknet".
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'New release' of climate emails
A new batch of emails and other documents from the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit is released on the web.
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- Underground tango in Buenos Aires
- After the touristy dinner shows conclude each night, the dancers migrate to community centres and dance halls to join in one of multiple milongas taking place.
- A bird made entirely of bread
- Instead of serving the usual US holiday poultry feast, a neighbourhood bakery in Albuquerque, New Mexico sells life-sized, oven-roasted turkey loaves.
- The innovative patisseries of Paris
- It is not all chocolate eclairs and caramel macaroons in Paris. As good as they are, there are also exciting twists on traditional French classics to discover.
- ‘Business casual’ around the world
- Do your homework before you pack to avoid the potential embarrassment of over- or under-dressing at a business casual…
- Mini guide to Vermont, USA
- Discover the state’s classic New England inns, hearty fare, varied produce and picturesque country, abounding with ski hills and hiking trails.
- The pain points of holiday travel
- As travellers converge on airports around the world, a few simple steps will help you navigate the impending mishaps and turn holiday crowds into holiday cheer.
- Liechtenstein with kids
- With Alpine trails, year-round sports and cheery adventure parks, Liechtenstein packs a wealth of attractions into its borders while retaining its breezy, spacious charm.
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El gobierno argumenta que servirá para atacar la inflación y la especulación. Algunos temen que desincentive la producción de muchos rubros. La nueva normativa entró en vigor y ya se congelaron los precios de 18 productos.
Chinese
日本外相玄叶光一郎飞往北京，实现他9月出任外相以来，屡次计划访华不果和延期的零突破。
Arabic
الالاف من المصريين يواصلون اعتصامهم في ميدان التحرير وسط العاصمة المصرية على الرغم عرض المجلس العسكري تسريع اجراءات تسليم السلطة الى المدنيين واجراء الانتخابات البرلمانية في موعدها المقرر الاثنين المقبل وانتخابات رئاسية في يونيو/ حزيران المقبل.
Persian
مصری‌های معترض به شورای نظامی حاکم بر مصر، وعده‌های مبنی بر جلو انداختن انتخابات ریاست جمهوری را کافی ندانستند و شب را در میدان تحریر قاهره به صبح رساندند. اعتراض‌ها در ساعاتی از شب خشونت‌آمیز هم بود.
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