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—William Hazlitt (1778-1830) British essayist noted for literary criticism
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Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts
Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:17 GMT
Tens of thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, rally in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government.
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Nigeria army imposes curfew on city
Sat, 18 May 2013 17:06:32 GMT
Nigeria's military announces a 24-hour curfew in parts of the city of Maiduguri and says it has arrested 65 militants as it fights Boko Haram rebels.
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Saudi woman reaches Everest summit
Sat, 18 May 2013 11:34:55 GMT
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.
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Fresh violence kills eight in Iraq
Sat, 18 May 2013 13:51:31 GMT
Fresh outbreaks of violence in Iraq have left at least eight people dead, police say, hours after the worst day of sectarian violence in the country for months.
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Warner in Twitter row investigation
Sat, 18 May 2013 09:11:32 GMT
Opener David Warner is asked by Cricket Australia to explain why abusive messages to journalists are on his Twitter account.
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Father of Assad spokesman kidnapped
Sat, 18 May 2013 17:23:10 GMT
Gunmen in Syria abduct the elderly father of Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, one of the most powerful voices in the government.
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N Korea 'fires short-range missiles'
Sat, 18 May 2013 09:35:45 GMT
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.
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Afghan MPs halt women's law debate
Sat, 18 May 2013 09:05:36 GMT
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.
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Hollande signs gay marriage bill
Sat, 18 May 2013 08:24:26 GMT
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
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Mental health 'bible' update due
Sat, 18 May 2013 01:32:32 GMT
An update to one of the most important manuals in mental health - known as the bible of psychiatry - is to be published later on Saturday.
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Russia reveals CIA chief's identity
Sat, 18 May 2013 07:35:34 GMT
Russia publicly names the man it believes to be the US intelligence chief in Moscow, a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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Sweden hosts Eurovision extravaganza
Sat, 18 May 2013 00:19:16 GMT
Singer Bonnie Tyler is set to make her Eurovision debut on Saturday when she performs UK entry Believe In Me at the annual contest in Malmo, Sweden.
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VIDEO: Would-be robber struck by bus
Sat, 18 May 2013 02:33:03 GMT
A would-be robber had a lucky escape after he was struck by a bus, moments after he snatched a woman's mobile phone in Bogota, Colombia.
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EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs
Sat, 18 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT
The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.
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VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark
Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:51 GMT
After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife.
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