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Rockets hit Israel from Lebanon
Rockets are fired from Lebanon into northern Israel raising fears that the current conflict in Gaza could spill over.
'No progress' in Europe gas talks
Talks in Brussels to try to end the row disrupting Europe's gas supplies end with no apparent progress.
US to lead new anti-pirate force
The US will lead a new international force to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, the US navy says.
Microsoft begins Windows 7 push
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by announcing the first public release of Windows 7.
Pakistan sacks security adviser
Islamabad removes its national security adviser hours after confirming the surviving Mumbai gunman is a Pakistani.
Canada expels US woman deserter
A US army deserter and mother of three is ordered to leave Canada after her appeal for refuge fails.
Asia job cuts amid economy woes
Two large Asian technology firms, TDK and Lenovo, announce a total of 10,500 job cuts after a fall in demand.
Shock at Senegal gay jail terms
Activists condemn the jailing in Senegal of nine gay men for eight years - reportedly the heaviest sentences passed over homosexual acts.
Sri Lankan journalist shot dead
The editor of a Sri Lankan newspaper often critical of the government is shot dead in the commercial capital, Colombo.
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