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Earthquake damage in Padang
Dozens dead in Indonesian quake
At least 75 people die and thousands are trapped under rubble after an earthquake hits Sumatra, officials say.
Aftermath of quake
Tsunami hits Pacific islands
Animated guide: Earthquakes

Georgian tanks burning Georgia 'started unjustified war'
An EU-sponsored report into the war in Georgia last year says Georgia started it, but after months of provocation.

Ethernet cable US relaxes grip on the internet
The US loosens its control over how the internet is run after an agreement with net regulator Icann.


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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during a meeting with Iraqi parliament speaker in Tehran, 29/9/09. High stakes game
Iranian dilemmas at crucial nuclear talks with world powers
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Alistair Darling UK banks accept curbs on bonuses
Britain's five largest banks are to accept the curbs on bonuses agreed by G20 leaders, Alistair Darling announces.

Three guilty in family rape case
Harman turns fire on Sun decision

Car parking sign Free parking plan for in-patients
Labour will scrap hospital parking charges for in-patients in England if it wins the next election, the health secretary says.

Banker 'smiling' before wife died
FTSE 100 has record three months


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AFRICA
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AMERICAS
Dozens of Zelaya supporters held
ASIA-PACIFIC
Chinese told to watch party on TV

EUROPE
Google bosses on trial in Italy
MIDDLE EAST
Goldstone defends UN Gaza report
SOUTH ASIA
India drought 'worst since 1972'

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HEALTH
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ENTERTAINMENT
Backlash over Polanski supporters

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
UK mammals have 'Celtic fringe'
TECHNOLOGY
'Time telescope' could boost web


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Illustrator reflects on university's anniversary
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iPhone enlisted in Alps battle against climate change
Iraqi widow, Iman, who has found a new husband Lonely Hearts
At least a million widows struggle for survival in Iraq

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Israel to free 20 for Shalit film
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