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Tennis: Jankovic hoping to regain top spot
Defeating Petra Cetkovska 6-2, 6-2 to reach the second round of the WTA Dubai Open.
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Simpsons marks 500th episode
“The Simpsons”, known for poking fun at public figures, has continued its controversial streak by featuring Assange.
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Series whitewash: England return favour, sweep ODI series 4-0
Kevin Pietersen hits 130 as England win by five wickets in the fourth and final ODI.
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Pakistan deadliest country for journalists ... again
Committee to Protect Journalists says seven of 46 deaths worldwide reported from Pakistan, more than Iraq and Libya.
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US commander apologises over Quran mistreatment
Orders full investigation into allegations that foreign troops burnt copies of the holy book.
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Yemenis vote as Saleh's 33-year rule ends
Yemen's new president will rule for interim two-year period.
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China factory blast kills 13, injures 17
The 17 injured had been taken to hospital for treatment, the official Xinhua news agency said, citing local officials.
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Oil prices extend gains in Asian trade after Greek deal
Analysts say initial panic sparked by Iran's decision to halt its oil sales to France and Britain was dissipating.
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Talk of peace stirs up Qaeda-Taliban tensions
In the wake of Afghan Taliban reconciliation talks, Qaeda feels increasingly abandoned in its fight against West.
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Karzai updates Obama on Pakistan trip
Discussed Afghanistan-Pakistan-Iran trilateral meetings last week in Islamabad, and other strategic issues of concern.









