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File photo of a construction site in New York, December 2009
US rescue deal clause 'dangerous'
The EU and Canada warn that a clause on construction in the US economic recovery package could promote protectionism.
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Obama calls recession a disaster
Full coverage: Global recession

Sri Lankan soldiers. File pic S Lanka hospital 'attacked again'
The Red Cross in Sri Lanka says a hospital in territory held by the Tamil Tigers has been shelled again.

Man walking along closed A66 on Monday Britain faces more snow disruption
Commuters face more disruption and hundreds of schools remain shut, as more snow is forecast for some parts of the UK.


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PAD supporters gather outside Kanachanaburi, Thailand Lying low
Where are the Thai yellow-shirted protesters now?
Carlos Feeling the pinch
Economic downturn hits businesses around the world
Farmer in parched field Water 'crisis'?
Will more people and climate change drink us all dry?

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MIDDLE EAST
Israeli air strike on Gaza Strip
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UN official abducted in Pakistan

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TECHNOLOGY
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