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- A US soldier in Afghanistan shoots dead 16 civilians and wounds others after entering their homes in Kandahar province, Afghan and Nato officials say.
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- England score three tries as they become the first side to win a Six Nations match in Paris since 2008.
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- As more passengers carry bags on board to avoid rampant checked-baggage fees, airlines are increasing the size of the overhead luggage bins to help ease congestion.
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- Japan quake: Then and now
- Twelve months on, the Japanese people are making progress in repairing the damage to their country and rebuilding their lives.
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- Big man on campus
- Some of Winston Churchill most important and far-sighted speeches were delivered to American colleges, says historian David Cannadine.
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Japan marks the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck the north-east coast, leaving about 20,000 dead or missing.
A military court in Egypt acquits an army doctor accused of carrying out forced "virginity tests" on women protesters, state media reports.
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India reverses a ban on cotton exports just six days after announcing the policy, following outrage from farmers.
Human rights lawyers are to launch an action against the foreign secretary over the alleged use of intelligence in assisting US drone attacks in Pakistan.
Business
Market Data Fri, 9 Mar 2012 21:00 GMT
| Market Name | Current Value | Movement | Change | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | 9929.74 | + | 160.78 | 1.65% |
| Hang Seng | 21086.00 | + | 185.27 | 0.89% |
| SSE Composite | 2439.49 | + | 19.55 | 0.81% |
| BSE Sensex | 17503.24 | + | 357.72 | 2.09% |
| Dow Jones | 12922.02 | + | 14.08 | 0.11% |
Asia Business
Consumer price inflation in China falls to a 20-month low as food price rises ease, giving policymakers room to stimulate growth.
Sport
Tiger Woods withdraws during the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Florida with a leg injury
Beijing correspondent
Damian Grammaticas
Radiation fears hang over Fukushima
Japanese authorities are continuing efforts to combat the threat from radiation in the area surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. But many people are still too afraid to return to their former homes.
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Damien Hirst's public gallery in south London, which is being developed to display his personal art collection, will open in 2014, the artist says.
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One dose of the hallucinogenic drug LSD could help alcoholics give up drinking, according to an analysis of studies performed in the 1960s.
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A University of Cambridge undergraduate wins an internet defence competition backed by the intelligence service GCHQ.
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Experts advised the government that badger control plans could kill tens of thousands of the animals and make cattle TB worse, documents show.
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Travel
- The etiquette of Japanese onsen
- Japan’s more than 25,000 naturally-occurring mineral hot springs help power 3,000 spa resorts across the country.
- A night in a Sydney museum
- Jurassic Lounge takes Tuesday nights at the museum to a hip, new level – complete with music, art and a walking dinosaur.
- Adventure through the redwoods
- Explore the ecological diversity of California's coastal redwood forests, where trees can grow to more than 300ft tall and endangered animals roam.
- The best French border towns
- Lille, Strasbourg and Perpignan showcase the best of the country, while giving a tantalising glimpse into the rest of Europe.
- Kyoto’s serene temple stays
- Modern travellers can stay in ancient sanctuaries that have been providing solace to weary pilgrims for centuries.
- Tech tips from pro travellers
- From camel-proof cameras to airport-navigating apps, these are the tools full-time digital drifters use while on the road.
- A gig-goer’s guide to Austin’s SXSW
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美国核动力航空母舰“企业号”周日出发，前往海湾地区水域。伊朗则表示“不怕炮艇外交”。
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Utusan PBB-Liga Arab Koffi Annan segera melakukan pembicaraan kedua dengan Presiden Suriah Bashar al-Assad untuk selesaikan krisis politik.
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