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Clinton named secretary of state
US President-elect Barack Obama names former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, as she vows to give her all.
India makes protest to Pakistan
India summons Pakistan's high commissioner to protest over groups it claims carried out deadly attacks in Mumbai.
Soldiers rampage at Harare bank
Dozens of troops have run amok in the Zimbabwean capital Harare after losing their temper while queuing for money at a bank.
US recession 'began last year'
The US recession began in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Brazil to cut deforestation by 70%
Brazil's environment minister has plans to reduce deforestation in the Amazon region by up to 70%, as UN climate talks begin.
Guatemala racing row turns deadly
At least 17 people are killed after a row over a horse race between drunken drug traffickers in Guatemala turns violent.
German freezer baby mother guilty
A German woman is jailed for more than four years for killing two of her babies and keeping them in a freezer.
Dig unearths Stone Age sculptures
An excavation in Russia has unearthed female figurines, carved tools, and a cone-shaped carving of unknown purpose.
Turner Prize win for Mark Leckey
Artist Mark Leckey wins this year's Turner Prize for his works which include a film featuring Felix the Cat and Homer Simpson.
Britney Spears more popular than Barack Obama on Yahoo searches
The singer, Britney Spears, has beaten Barack Obama to top spot in the world of internet search during 2008, Yahoo says.
Iran to set up marriage bureaux to help young find suitable spouses
The Iranian government is to set up a network of marriage bureaux to help young Iranians find a husband or wife.
Liverpool go clear at top after draw
Liverpool move to the top of the Premier League after a goalless draw against West Ham.
Armstrong opts to ride 2009 Tour
Lance Armstrong will attempt to win the Tour de France for an eighth time as the American cyclist confirms he will ride in the 2009 race.
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S Africa unveils new Aids fight
South Africa's new heath minister pledges to increase the availability of treatment for HIV and Aids.
Chavez announces re-election plan
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announces a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for re-election.
Planes freed for Thai evacuations
Dozens of empty planes fly out of Bangkok's international airport, after authorities reach a deal with protesters.
Romanian election neck-and-neck
With most of the vote counted, two Romanian opposition parties are running a tight race for first place in elections.
Dozens killed in Iraqi bombings
At least 32 people have died in bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and the northern city of Mosul, officials say.
Flood-hit Sri Lankans 'need help'
Thousands of people in flooded areas of northern Sri Lanka are without shelter and need help, a human rights group says.
Three suspended over Baby P case
Three Haringey Council staff are suspended and two councillors quit after a "damning" report into the Baby P case.
US factory output plummets again
US manufacturing activity fell in November to a fresh 26-year low, the latest Institute for Supply Management data shows.
Antioxidants 'cannot slow ageing'
Diets and creams which claim their antioxidant properties could cheat the advances of time may be worthless, researchers suggest.
First inventory of life at poles
The first comprehensive inventory of the sea and land animals living in a polar region has been carried out.
Mumbai celebrated at film awards
The director of a new movie set in India pays tribute to Mumbai as his film wins top prize at the British Independent Film Awards.
EU to search out cyber criminals
Police forces will be remotely searching hard drives as Europe steps up the fight against hi-tech thieves.
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