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Berlusconi wins 'rock star' award Silvio Berlusconi's colourful lifestyle has won him the title of 'Rock Star of the Year' in Italy.
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Details of a new public inquiry into allegations that British soldiers murdered and abused Iraqi civilians are to be revealed. More »
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - Philippine police on Wednesday named a political ally of President Gloria Arroyo as the prime suspect in an election-linked massacre of 46 people. More »
LONDON (AFP) - The first full-scale inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war opened with testimony suggesting Washington was gearing up for possible conflict two years before Tony Blair led London to war. More »
MONTREAL (AFP) - Gold production will continue to fall, despite a brief boost in 2009 and soaring prices, as deposits are exhausted and new discoveries remain elusive, say miners. More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bruised, battered and fatigued after enjoying his most successful season with Los Angeles Galaxy, David Beckham turned his thoughts on Tuesday to his loan spell with AC Milan in January. More »
Over half of the US Senate has signed a letter sent to EU competition authorities urging them to end their probe into the proposed Sun/Oracle merger. More »
The world's largest species of monkey chooses mates with genes that are different from their own to guarantee healthy and strong offspring, scientists have claimed. More »
A £670 million-a-year plan to provide free social care will be paid for by cutting spending on research and development and public health promotions, as well as efficiencies in the NHS, Health Secretary Andy Burnham said. More »
Colin McAllister became the latest contestant to be voted off I'm a Celebrity. More »
JERUSALEM (AFP) - An apprentice spy for Israel's once vaunted Mossad overseas intelligence service was arrested by rank and file police during an abortive training exercise in the country's metropolis of Tel Aviv. More »
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Chinese authorities execute two people convicted over the 2008 tainted milk powder scandal that killed at least six children and made nearly 300,000 ill. More »
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