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News feedsAshton sets out diplomatic visionThe EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs Europe has a "once in a generation opportunity" to build a powerful diplomatic service.
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Economic storm not over, says PMGordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
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Onions ruled out of opening TestEngland bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh starting on Friday with a back injury.
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Actor Sheen 'set for TV return'Actor Charlie Sheen is expected to return to the set of Two and a Half Men after a spell in rehab, his publicist says.
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Gaza activist's death case opensA court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.
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'Last Bali bomber' killed in IndonesiaIndonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
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Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings'A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.
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Call to halt NHS medical databaseDoctors' leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
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Inmate reoffending 'costs £10bn'Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.
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Northern Rock sees reduced lossesNorthern Rock says that it made "good progress" in 2009, after reporting a sharp fall in its annual losses.
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China's exports see big increaseChina's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
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Iran president in key Afghan tripIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives in the Afghan capital Kabul for talks with President Hamid Karzai.
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Burma law bans Suu Kyi from pollA new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma.
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Cars in rail 'Russian roulette'The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail.
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Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.
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Life bans for Yousuf and YounusA Pakistan Cricket Board committee has issued indefinite bans to former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan for "infighting".
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US 'hid terror suspect treatment'A former UK spy chief says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.
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Five killed in Pakistan attackUnidentified gunmen attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing up to five people, police say.
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US attacks East Jerusalem plansThe US vice-president condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.
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