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Mubarak pleads 'not guilty' at Cairo trial
Former Egyptian president maintains innocence over charges that include corruption and unlawful killings of protesters.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 12:26 GMT
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Six months after stepping down in the face of a massive uprising against his rule, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is set to become one of the few Arab leaders in recent history to be put on trial by his own people.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 12:28 GMT
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Syrian tanks 'shell' restive city of Hama
Activists report fresh blasts from besieged city where tanks are said to have occupied the central square.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 14:12 GMT
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Iraqi leaders agree to discuss US troop stay
Leaders of major political parties authorise Iraqi PM to negotiate with US the terms of stay of US soldiers.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 06:51 GMT
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Obama signs US debt ceiling bill into law
President Obama authorises measure to avert US debt default after Senate votes 74 to 26 to pass bill.
Last Modified: 02 Aug 2011 20:58 GMT
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Iraqi leaders agree to discuss US troop stay
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No let-up in Karachi violence
Pakistan interior minister vows action against those involved in violence as death toll mounts to 42 in last three days.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 04:58 GMT
Italy edges closer to 'burqa ban' law
Parliamentary commission approves law that would ban public wearing of any material of "ethnic origins" if passed.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 07:25 GMT
Gaddafi forces 'launch Zlitan offensive'
Rebels say government forces stormed their positions on outskirts of strategic western town in pre-dawn assault.
Last Modified: 02 Aug 2011 20:06 GMT
Tropical storm set to add to Haiti's misery
Approaching Storm Emily, which may precipitate rain, is big worry for about 600,000 Haitians still living in tents.
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Last Modified: 03 Aug 2011 10:25 GMT
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Independent media flourishes in Benghazi
Libyan rebel city witnessing torrent of journalistic enthusiasm, with radio stations giving voice to revolution.
Japan radiation 'contaminated rice crop'
Radiation crisis gets worse as claims of further contamination of food chain come to fore.
'Knight Templar' denies role in Norway attack
The man alleged to have influenced Anders Breivik says mass killing in Norway was "pure evil".
Somali refugees 'fast' as drought continues
For Somalis struggling with famine, the fasting month of Ramadan means very little change.
NASA craft sends images of giant asteroid
New images may aid future missions when astronauts attempt to land on asteroids in the next decade.
Spanish protesters resist home seizures
Property bubble has seen tens of thousands evicted from their homes after they were unable to make repayments.
Turkey captain testifies on match-fixing
Prosecutors question Emre Belozoglu in a probe that also involves his club Fenerbahce.
Indonesians seek 'railway therapy'
Unusual practice assumes electrical energy from train tracks can help boost vitality and cure diseases.
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03 Aug 2011 09:35 GMT
Colombia's former FARC guerrillas must live with the regrets of their past and the deadly temptations of the present.
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02 Aug 2011 10:09 GMT
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