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China issues EU carbon tax 'ban'
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Cameron lauds 'magnificent' Queen
Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.
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Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital
Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.
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GB denied as Argentina win Trophy
World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.
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Queen commemorates 60-year reign
The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
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Home improvement rules relaxed
New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.
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Capello opposes FA Terry decision
England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
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Call for new fair employment body
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.
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Ghana 2-1 Tunisia (AET)
Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.
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JFK mistress reveals new details
Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
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O'Sullivan secures German Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 9-7 to win the German Masters, his first ranking title since 2009.
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Conservative wins poll in Finland
Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.
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Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'
Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.
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Greek leaders pause bailout talks
Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.
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Ice alert on roads as snow eases
Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.
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US anger at Syria veto 'travesty'
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.
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Brazil crime up as police strike
Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.
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Drivers warned of icy conditions
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England look set to continue overnight and into Monday.
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Lana Del Rey conquers album chart
US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey goes straight in at number one in the UK album chart with her debut release Born To Die.
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VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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