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  1. Quake-hit NZ homes to be demolished: Thousands of homes in New Zealand's quake-ravaged Christchurch to be pulled... http://aje.me/dGRwyG
  2. Gates to Kabul for Karzai talks: US defence secretary visits Afghanistan amid strained relations between Washing... http://aje.me/dN2C2b
  3. Libyan buildup focuses on Malta: The Mediterranean island has become the focus of military preparations for a po... http://aje.me/eP42oC
  4. Kerry urges Libya no-fly zone plan: Chairman of US senate foreign relations committee says such plan should be r... http://aje.me/eNuVjh
  5. Former French president faces trial: Jacques Chirac is the first former French head of state to go on trial sinc... http://aje.me/h0jIpa
  6. Bangladesh court to hear Yunus case: Government to make case for Nobel laureate's dismissal as head of the pione... http://aje.me/hfzVRa
  7. Oil supply fears slow down Spain: In a bid to decrease oil consumption, drivers in Spain are being encouraged to... http://aje.me/gxrpYD
  8. Our #Libya Live Blog for March 7 continues. Follow us to get the latest from our teams on the ground: http://aje.me/gqbrbm
  9. Battle for Libya intensifies: Anti-government forces repulse ferocious assault by Gaddafi loyalists as fighting ... http://aje.me/dZmQWe
  10. Poll puts French far-right top spot: Poll shows National Front leader beating president Nicolas Sarkozy in the f... http://aje.me/fKgMxV
  11. Estonia coalition nears poll win: Preliminary election results show centre-right alliance poised to remain in po... http://aje.me/fpi6wD
  12. Kerry urges Libya no-fly zone plan: Chairman of US senate foreign relations committee says such plan should be r... http://aje.me/gVt4Ws
  13. Gaza truck drivers on strike: Lorry drivers protest Israeli's closure of a key commerical crossing, which tighte... http://aje.me/ea2qSg
  14. Libya Live Blog - March 7: As the uprising in Libya continues, we update you with the latest developments from o... http://aje.me/eVMEic
  15. Ivorian politicians' houses looted: Homes of UN-recognised leader Ouattara's officials and supporters ransacked ... http://aje.me/flT1hi
  16. Saudi scholars forbid protest calls: Warning follows similar announcement by interior ministry that security for... http://aje.me/gtkxrr
  17. Kabul rejects US apology for deaths: Afghan president says civilian casualties are unacceptable while roadside b... http://aje.me/eKxfAq
  18. Kabul rejects US apology for deaths: Afghan president says civilian casualties are unacceptable while roadside b... http://aje.me/erWseE
  19. Libyan rebels release UK troops: Fighters in Benghazi free British "diplomatic team" including seven special for... http://aje.me/hjvnau
  20. Libyan rebels release UK troops: Fighters in Benghazi free British "diplomatic team" including seven special for... http://aje.me/ibqz9s