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Italian Student Dies In 'Mafia School Bombing'

Italian Student Dies In 'Mafia School Bombing'

One student has been killed and seven others injured in a suspected mafia bomb blast at a school in southern Italy.

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Chinese Activist And Family 'On Flight To US'

Chinese Activist And Family 'On Flight To US'

A plane carrying activist Chen Guangcheng and his family has left China for the USA, reports said.

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'Greek Euro Exit Threatens UK Economy'

'Greek Euro Exit Threatens UK Economy'

A Greek exit from the euro currency threatens to push Britain into a recession equal to that suffered after the 2008 financial collapse, the Government's chief economic forecaster...

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Family Members In Court On Terror Charges

Family Members In Court On Terror Charges

Two brothers and a cousin have appeared in court in Northern Ireland charged with serious terrorist offences following an intelligence operation by the police and security service...

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Italian Student Dies In 'Mafia School Bombing'

Chinese Activist And Family 'On Flight To US'

'Greek Euro Exit Threatens UK Economy'

Family Members In Court On Terror Charges

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Private Space Flight Lift-Off Aborted

Private Space Flight Lift-Off Aborted

A private space exploration company has suffered a major setback, with its rocket failing to launch on its test cargo flight.

Olympic Torch Relay Begins Across The UK

Olympic Torch Relay Begins Across The UK

The Olympic torch has started its 70-day journey across the UK from Land's End, the most southwesterly tip of mainland Britain.

Ticket Touts Cashing In On Champions League

Ticket Touts Cashing In On Champions League

Tickets for Chelsea's Champions League final in Munich are changing hands for thousands of euros.

G8 Summit: Confidence Is Key For World Leaders

G8 Summit: Confidence Is Key For World Leaders

Leaders of the G8 nations are meeting at Barack Obama's Camp David retreat for a summit overshadowed by the political and financial worries of Greece.

Facebook Ends Flat On First Day's Trading

Facebook Ends Flat On First Day's Trading

Facebook shares have ended flat on the first day of trading, dampening optimism over the hotly-anticipated debut for the world's biggest social network.

Bono Still Hasn't Found Billionaire Status

Bono Still Hasn't Found Billionaire Status

Bono has denied claims he will become a billionaire - and the world's richest rock star - on the back of the Facebook flotation.

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