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Gaza clashes spark 'major crisis'
The Gaza Strip faces a "a full-blown humanitarian crisis", the Red Cross says, after 10 days of clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.
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Democracy returns in Bangladesh
Democratic rule returns to Bangladesh with the swearing-in of Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina as PM.
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Twitter hit by security breaches
The micro-blogging site has to deal with both a phishing scam and a hack of some very high profile accounts.
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Air India sacks 'fat' hostesses
India's state-run carrier Air India dismisses nine hostesses who had earlier been grounded for being overweight.
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Mob drama gets Scorsese backing
Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese publicly endorses an Italian drama about organised crime in Naples.
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Arson attack on French synagogue
Arsonists drive a burning car packed with a petrol bomb into a French synagogue, raising fears of new anti-Semitic attacks.
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Euro weakens on rate cut evidence
The euro weakens against the pound and the US dollar as data suggests that a eurozone interest rate cut next week is likely.
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Warning over 'third hand smoke'
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
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Euro inflation hits two-year low
Inflation in the eurozone falls more than expected to 1.6% in December, which is the lowest level for 26 months.
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Thais block 'anti-royal' websites
The Thai government blocks thousands of websites deemed to be offensive to the revered monarchy.
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Sales fall at Next and Debenhams
Next and Debenhams see sales fall over the Christmas period, as a survey puts UK consumer confidence at a new low.
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DR Congo rebels in crisis meeting
Rebels in eastern DR Congo hold urgent talks after claims they had ousted their leader, Gen Nkunda.
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Venezuela suspends US fuel aid
Venezuela's US-based oil subsidiary is halting a programme to provide cheap heating oil to low-income communities in the US.
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Gunmen raid Sri Lanka TV station
Gunmen ransack a Sri Lanka TV channel that drew criticism for its coverage of army gains against rebels.
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Indonesia jails MP for corruption
An Indonesian deputy is jailed for taking bribes, in a symbol of the country's new determination to tackle corruption.
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Nigerian pirates grab French ship
Pirates seize a ship owned by a French company off the Nigerian coast, taking nine crew members hostage.
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Batman makes producers' shortlist
Blockbuster The Dark Knight is among the films nominated for best picture by the Producers Guild of America.
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