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British hostage Judith Tebbutt released in Somalia
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» British hostage Judith Tebbutt was released Wednesday in Somalia, six months after she was kidnapped by gunmen who killed her husband, saying she had endured "hard psychological moments" in captivity.
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Illegal toxic waste dump sparks anger in Russia
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Russian authorities on Wednesday announced plans to clean up more than 160 tonnes of highly toxic waste that was illegally dumped close to a town after outraged residents appealed to the Kremlin.
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Japan closes its embassy in Syria amid violence
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Japan's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it would close its embassy in Syria, citing deteriorating security conditions amid a brutal crackdown on anti-government protestors.
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Taiwan govt rules out medical parole for jailed ex-leader
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Taiwan authorities Wednesday ruled out granting jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian parole for medical treatment, arguing that a cardiac condition he was recently treated for has now stabilised.
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Laos ends gambling in former casino city
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Laos is ending gambling in the former casino enclave of Boten on the Chinese border because of worries about crime, state media said Wednesday.
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Strauss, Trott hit tons in Sri Lanka tour match
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» England captain Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott warmed up for next week's Test series against Sri Lanka by slamming centuries in a practice match on Wednesday.
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Dortmund's Klopp rules out Chelsea switch
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has ruled himself out of the vacant Chelsea job, but admits he is flattered to be mentioned in the same company as Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.
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Russia, China join UN demand for Syria peace move
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» The UN Security Council demanded Wednesday that Syria immediately implement a peace plan by special envoy Kofi Annan, even as government forces pounded rebel zones around Damascus and Homs.
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Evil spirits affecting Togo football: voodoo chief
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Togo's chief voodoo priest on Wednesday called on the country's football federation to consider using traditional ceremonies to "chase away evil spirits" that were afflicting the national game.
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O'Leary signs for London Irish
AFP, Published on 21/03/2012
» Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary has signed a three-year contract with London Irish, it was announced Wednesday.
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