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July 5, 2008

19:42
Inquiry urged into UK island group
MPs call for an inquiry into the administration of British overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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19:30
Pro-Chavez Catholics under fire
Religious leaders in Venezuela criticise a recently formed church that openly backs President Hugo Chavez's socialist politics.
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19:19
Donor children 'emotionally well'
Children from assisted conception do as well emotionally as those conceived naturally, research suggests.
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19:12
Woman in India gives birth to twins 'at 70'
A woman said to be aged 70 years of age gives birth to twins after undergoing IVF treatment.
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19:11
Tories criticise Whitehall bonuses
The government is criticised by the Tories after it was revealed civil servants banked more than £128m in bonuses.
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18:39
Progress in California fire fight
Crews trying to contain wildfires in California make progress and shift their focus to protecting Santa Barbara, officials say.
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17:48
Nigeria footballer's brother kidnapped
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap the brother of star Nigerian and Everton football player Joseph Yobo, police say.
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14:38
Argentine MPs approve farm taxes
Argentina's lower house of Congress approves taxes on agricultural exports, which farmers have vowed to resist.
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13:18
Cleric criticises Anglican traditionalists
The Archbishop of York accuses an Anglican traditionalist movement of "ungracious" behaviour.
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11:52
Mbeki holds Harare crisis talks
South Africa's Thabo Mbeki holds talks in Zimbabwe with President Mugabe and leaders of a breakaway opposition faction.
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11:26
Valverde triumphs in Tour opener
Spain's Alejandro Valverde wins the first stage of the Tour de France to claim the coveted yellow jersey.
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10:57
Thousands in S Korea beef protest
At least 35,000 people take part in the latest mass protest in South Korea against the resumption of US beef imports.
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09:43
'Many killed' in Syrian jail riot
Violent clashes between guards and inmates at a Syrian jail have resulted in many deaths, human rights group say.
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09:14
Flip-flop guide
How Barack Obama and John McCain have changed tack
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09:03
Queen Mother's note: 'pack the gin' is sold for record price
A unique collection of royal letters, photographs and artefacts is sold for record prices.
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07:49
Betancourt's medical 'good news'
Ingrid Betancourt says she is delighted by the results of initial medical tests after her years as a hostage of Colombian rebels.
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07:38
Kidnap ordeal
Colombia's pain over those still held hostage
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07:07
Poppy trap
The Afghan farmers caught in a struggle for survival
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06:53
Yemen blast 'kills five people'
At least five people have been killed in a still-unexplained explosion in northern Yemen, news reports say.
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06:48
Abba quartet at Mamma Mia showing
The four members of Abba reunite in public for the first time in three years at the Swedish premiere of Mamma Mia.
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