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Requesting Rescue: Bankia asks for €19 billion bailout
Spanish banks are at the heart of market fears that Spain could be forced to seek an international financial bailout.
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No Fly Zone: India may bar European airlines
The action will follwo if EU bans airlines from the South Asian nation that boycotted the EU’s emissions fee system.
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'No reason' to cede on 20% enriched uranium: Iran
P5+1 demanded Iran give up its stockpile in exchange for aircraft parts, technical assistance in nuclear energy.
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UN observers warn of Syria civil war after massacre
Ban Ki-moon joined a chorus of condemnation amid mounting calls for world action to halt bloodshed.
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Four NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The soldiers died following separate IED attacks, said officials.
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Despite sovereignty mantra: Four ‘militants’ killed in North Waziristan drone strike
It was the fifth reported attack since parliament demanded an end to drone campaign.
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9/11 mastermind’s photo ‘manipulated’
Picture raised concerns about its authenticity, how it came to be smuggled out of US military base in Guantanamo Bay.
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Bailout Saga: Greeks should pay their taxes: IMF
Greece struggles to apply tough austerity overhaul in return for loans, but has made drastic cuts to public services.
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Monaco GP: Schumacher quickest but starts in 6th
German posts fastest time in qualifying but handed penalty.
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Badminton: Tears of joy as China win Uber Cup
World number one Wang Yihan dramatically survived four match points in an epic singles contest.