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File photo of Mexican security forces
New escalation in Mexico drug war
Ten Mexican police are held over the murder of 12 federal agents, as thousands of troops are deployed to a western state.
Dumped bodies were police
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Ousted President Manuel Zelaya, pictured on 2 July Honduras rivals in 'crunch' talks
Rival sides in Honduras's crisis hold talks which deposed President Manuel Zelaya has called the last chance for a deal.

Wine being poured into a glass (file image) Milan to enforce teen drink ban
The Italian city of Milan bans the sale and consumption of alcohol to under-16s, in an effort to curb rising binge-drinking.


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Famous Indian spice market feels economic heat
A rally to protest the death of Natalia Estemirova in Brussels Killing dissent
Critics of Chechen rulers risk meeting brutal ends

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The government highlights precautions for pregnant women and parents of young children against the risk of swine flu.

Waterfall drop kills man and girl
Call for £20 charge to see doctor

Henry Allingham Royal tributes for oldest veteran
The Queen leads the tributes to Henry Allingham, one of the last surviving World War I servicemen, who has died aged 113.

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Kercher trial in summer recess


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AMERICAS
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MIDDLE EAST
Blast targets Iraq tribal leader
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TECHNOLOGY
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Shias throng to religious festival in Baghdad
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American TV legend Walter Cronkite dies

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