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Father of Assad spokesman kidnapped
Gunmen in Syria abduct the elderly father of Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, one of the most powerful voices in the government.
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No 10 issues 'loon slur' denial
No 10 denies that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments reported in several newspapers describing Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".
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VIDEO: Cuba golf courses no longer 'elitist'
Five decades after Fidel Castro ordered Cuba's golf courses to be closed down because he considered them "elitist", the island's communist government has approved the construction of a luxury golf resort.
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Lennon admits to McGowan fears
St Mirren boss Danny Lennon admits time is running out as he attempts to retain out-of-contract playmaker Paul McGowan.
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Clermont Auvergne v Toulon
Pictures from the Heineken Cup final between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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Wane: Tomkins is a one-off
Wigan coach Shaun Wane was left singing the praises of Sam Tomkins once again after the full-back produced another virtuoso display in the 64-6 thrashing of London Broncos at the Stoop.
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Countries must repeal laws that discriminate against LGBT individuals, says UN officials
NEW YORK, USA -- Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, United Nations officials on Friday issued a call on governments worldwide to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and strike laws that discriminate against them.
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Turks and Caicos drops controversial bullet charges against American tourists
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- In separate press statements on Friday, the director of public prosecutions in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), JoAnn Meloche announced that she has decided to discontinue the criminal proceedings against the two elderly American...
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Nevis premier welcomes Alexander Hamilton connection
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Premier of Nevis Vance Amory welcomed a four-member group that was on Nevis to promote greater awareness of Alexander Hamilton, who was born in Nevis and later became the first secretary of the United States Treasury.