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20 October 2011 Last updated at 13:05 ET

Eta says armed campaign is over

The Basque separatist group Eta announces to the BBC a "definitive cessation of its armed activities", after mounting calls for it to end violence.

Man dies as fighting grips Athens

One man dies after fighting erupts between protesters at an anti-austerity demonstration outside the Greek parliament in Athens.

Turkey steps up offensive in Iraq

Some 10,000 Turkish soldiers are taking part in a military offensive in northern Iraq and south-east Turkey, following a deadly attack by Kurdish rebels.

Kosovo barricades: Nato moves in

Nato-led peacekeeping forces disperse ethnic Serb protesters and begin dismantling their barricades in northern Kosovo.
Dutch kidnapper wants film barred

A convicted Dutch kidnapper and alleged organised crime boss tries to prevent the release of a new film, to protect his reputation.
Germany cuts 2012 growth forecast
'European GPS' lift-off delayed
Market nerves over euro strategy
French woman held in Somalia dies
Violence at UK traveller evictions
Irish boy band Westlife to split 'amicably'

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