Biden steps up pressure on Israel
The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.
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Collider to shut down for a year
The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
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'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
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China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
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Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
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Kidnap boy's father returns to UK
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan has returned home against police wishes, the BBC learns.
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ANC demands Winnie Mandela answers
South Africa's ruling ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify comments attributed to her that starkly criticised her ex-husband, Nelson.
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Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
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Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
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DR Congo deforestation reveals Earth's hidden secrets
Deforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say.
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Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus
Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.
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