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Philippines election attack 'kills 21' Twenty-one people abducted in the southern Philippines are found dead in a row linked to upcoming elections, the military says. Country profile: Philippines Timeline: The Philippines

Wind turbines in the UK (file image) State leaders boost to Copenhagen
Hopes are boosted for success at the Copenhagen climate summit as it emerges more than 60 state leaders are expected to attend.

Morphine pump Morphine 'might spread cancer'
Morphine could encourage the spread of cancer, for which it is routinely prescribed to relieve pain, laboratory tests suggest.

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Man watching house collapse Home filmed collapsing after Turkey flood

Rudd on Copenhagen hopes


Andre Shepherd US deserter seeks German asylum

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Aasif Mandvi at the UK premiere of Today's Special, in London 16 October 2009 Hello Hollywood
South Asian stars find success on US silver screen

Property in Kabul Kabul capital
Property prices go through the roof in Afghanistan

Barrels of wine Chateau Maroc
Morocco's wine growers sniff success abroad

NEWS FROM THE UK

Collapsed bridge in Workington Residents returning to flood town
Police say residents can begin to return to Cockermouth in Cumbria, but many roads, bridges and schools remain shut.
Standards MP defends claims
Undercover squad foils murder bid

Sir John Chilcot 'No whitewash' from Iraq inquiry
The Iraq war inquiry will result in a "full and insightful" account of events surrounding the conflict, the probe's chairman pledges.
UK in terror warning for Timbuktu
Canoeist forecasted 'classic day'

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AFRICA Algeria clears ex-Guantanamo men
AMERICAS US healthcare bill clears Senate test
ASIA-PACIFIC Refugees clash at Christmas Island

EUROPE Romanians face election run-off
MIDDLE EAST Shalit's release 'moves closer'
SOUTH ASIA Indian PM Singh begins US visit

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BUSINESS Eurozone activity 'accelerates'
HEALTH Gene clue to brain tumour growth
ENTERTAINMENT Four posthumous gongs for Jackson

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT East Antarctica 'is losing ice'
TECHNOLOGY New iPhone worm is "more serious"

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Sting with Chief Raoni Sting's plea
Rock star urges Brazil to listen to tribal fears

Abandoned bride's wedding bracelets Abandoned brides
'Holiday' wives left behind by UK men in India

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Russia 'is now a criminal state'
Khmer Rouge Duch trial nears end
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David Beckham Beckham suffers cup final agony

Defoe 'best finisher in England'
HAVE YOUR SAY

Dr Rowan Williams What will the Vatican talks achieve?

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