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Allies join fight for Libya city
International forces launch air strikes near Libya's rebel-held city of Misrata, witnesses say, but Col Gaddafi's forces continue their attacks.
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Screen icon Elizabeth Taylor dies
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, one of the biggest movie stars of the 20th Century, dies in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
Bomb explosion hits Jerusalem bus
Israeli officials say more than 20 people are wounded, some seriously, as a bus in central Jerusalem is hit by a bomb blast.
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Pakistan crush dismal West Indies
Pakistan thrash West Indies by 10 wickets in the World Cup quarter-final in Mirpur to set up a match with India or Australia in the last four.
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Former spinner Titmus dies at 78
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Muralitharan set to face England
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Klitschko vows to knock out Haye
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Wales can beat England, says Bale
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Pride of place
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Havana laugh
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