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Birdwatchers kidnapped in Philippines

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About 5 000 troops are searching for two European birdwatchers abducted in the southern Philippines.

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World is happier than in 2007

34 minutes ago

Despite economic woes, wars, conflicts and natural disasters the world is a happier place today than it was four years ago and Indonesians, Indians and Mexicans seem to be the most contented people.

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Japanese emperor hospitalised

47 minutes ago

Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito has been admitted to hospital for a heart examination after showing symptoms of a restricted blood flow to his heart amid increasing worries about his health.

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Syrian opposition expects Arab recognition

2012-02-10 22:10

The opposition Syrian National Council, an umbrella body grouping parties in revolt against Bashar Assad's regime says it expects to be recognised within days by several Arab states.

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Atheists win UK case on council prayers

2012-02-10 20:00

Atheists are celebrating victory in a landmark test case in Britain after challenging the right of a town council to hold prayers before meetings.

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US airmen's killer gets life in jail

2012-02-10 18:00

An Islamic extremist who admitted killing two US airmen at Frankfurt airport last year has been convicted of murder.

 
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ANTI-ASSAD:  A Lebanese anti-Syrian protester holds a religious flag during a rally in Beirut. The Arabic on the flag reads: "no God only God, Muhammad is Prophet of God". (Bilal Hussein, AP)

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China probes 'ping pong' eggs

2012-02-10 22:10

Chinese authorities are investigating eggs which bounce after being boiled and may make men sterile in the latest food-safety scare to hit the country.

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Bulgarians pray for honey, bees

2012-02-10 22:10

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are observing a unique holiday traditionally associated with honey and bees.

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Maldives ex-ruler hails new government

2012-02-10 20:00

The Maldives' former strongman ruler Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has hailed the island nation's new government as legitimate and denied charges he was involved in engineering a coup.

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UN recommends ICC for Syrian officials

2012-02-10 18:00

Syrian officials suspected of committing or ordering crimes against humanity should face prosecution in the International Criminal Court, says the United Nations human rights office.

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Syria unrest

Syria: 25 dead in Aleppo car bomb blast

2012-02-10 16:04

Two powerful car bombs targeting security posts have ripped through Syria's second city of Aleppo, killing at least 25 people, says state media.

World Press Photo winner

Spanish lensman wins press photo award

2012-02-10 14:44

Spanish freelance photographer Samuel Aranda has won the coveted World Press Photo Award for his moving portrait of a veiled woman cradling a wounded relative in Yemen, say judges.

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Malaysia: Journalist held for Islam insult

2012-02-10 14:44

Malaysian police have detained a journalist from Saudi Arabia who allegedly made Twitter comments insulting to Islam and the Prophet Mohammed, police say.

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US school re-opens amid sex abuse scandal

2012-02-10 13:44

Students at a US school have returned to class for the first time since their entire school staff was replaced after two teachers were accused of lewd acts on children.

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No punishment for 'Nazi flag' US marines

2012-02-10 12:30

A group of US Marines posing in Afghanistan with a Nazi-like flag for a photo that was posted online have been given a warning but have escaped punishment, says the US military.

 
Mexican police

73 kidnapped migrants rescued in Mexico

2012-02-10 16:04

The Mexican army has rescued 73 kidnapped Central American migrants, including 18 minors, from buildings in the country's northeast near the crime-ridden US border, the defense ministry said.

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Israel general strike enters third day

2012-02-10 14:44

A general strike in Israel has entered its third day after negotiations between unions and government broke down, says a spokesperson for the Histadrut labour federation.

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Hamas drifting away from patron Iran

2012-02-10 13:44

Hamas appears to be drifting away from its longtime patron Iran - part of a shift that began with last year's Arab Spring and accelerated over Tehran's backing of the regime in Syria.

Lachlan Murdoch

Murdoch son to head Australian network

2012-02-10 13:44

Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan has been appointed chairperson of commercial broadcaster Network Ten as it looks to make inroads on its key Australian rivals.

Pablo Perez

Chavez challenger seeks workers' support

2012-02-10 12:30

Opposition presidential contender Pablo Perez has finished off his campaign urging public employees to join his supporters and choose a single challenger to face President Hugo Chavez.

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Frank says... You confuse me - who are the "stooges"; Assad and his cronies who killed thousands of Syrians because they disagreed with his policies; or those who revolted after so much killing? Read the article...

 
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