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UN troops in DR Congo (file image)
UN 'failing' in Congo rebel fight
UN-backed forces are failing to stop Rwandan-Hutu rebels in eastern DR Congo, a report seen by the BBC reveals.
Congo’s multinational rebels
In pictures: Behind rebel lines
Q&A: DR Congo conflict

Khmer Rouge 40-year jail call
A UN tribunal prosecutor says ex-Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch should be jailed for 40 years, as closing statements are heard.
Row over Michelle Obama image
Google apologises over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that appears when users search for the US first lady.

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TECHNOLOGY
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ENTERTAINMENT

Stage comeback for Julie Andrews

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HEALTH

Gene offers bowel cancer 'shield'

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Climate 'drives African conflict'

UK tree plan to aid emissions cut

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AFRICA

Pirates attack tanker off Benin

Congo 'warlords' deny atrocities

AMERICAS

Obama praises India in PM talks

Google apologises for Obama image

ASIA-PACIFIC

Philippine 'poll' deaths reach 52

China executes tainted milk pair

EUROPE

Spain holds youths over Eta links

Poland Walesa libel trial starts

MIDDLE EAST

Iraq January vote 'not possible'

UK to set terms of Iraq abuse probe

SOUTH ASIA

Obama seeks Afghanistan closure

Ayodhya report blames India's BJP

NEWS FROM THE UK

Breaking News Banks win on overdraft fees case
A Supreme Court judgement has struck a blow to the hopes of millions of bank customers seeking bank charge refunds.

Killer ex-royal aide in custody

Flood risk as Cumbria rivers peak
Domestic violence victim Domestic violence lessons planned
Every school pupil in England is to be taught that domestic violence is unacceptable, as part of a new government strategy.

Police demo tactics 'need reform'

Ferry passengers leap into sea

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Overseas Vietnamese conference delegates 21 Nov 09 'Come home'
Vietnam urges its overseas diaspora to come back

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