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Iran arrests 12 for 'CIA spying'An Iranian short range Zelzal missile is tested, 27 September 2009

Iran's official news agency says 12 CIA agents have been arrested while targeting the country's military and nuclear programme.


Kamal Ganzouri (file image)Egypt military 'appoints new PM'

Egypt's military rulers appoint former prime minister Kamal Ganzouri to form a new government, state media say.

Jack KerouacKerouac's 'lost' book published

American author Jack Kerouac's first ever novel, which was thought to be lost, has been published 40 years after his death.

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    Politicians look for ways to reduce emissions - and fuel bills - for free

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    Martin Scorsese ventures into new territory with his first children's adventure film


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    The dangers of being late for a delayed flight and will 2012 be a good time to visit Greece?


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