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14 June 2012 Last updated at 03:30 ET

Russia urged to pressure Syria

Russia faces increased pressure to harden its approach to Syria, with a number of countries warning of a descent into civil war.

Burma's Suu Kyi on Europe visit

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Geneva, on her first visit to Europe for 24 years, ready to address the UN there.

Australia creates marine reserve

The Australian government says it will create the world's largest network of marine parks, including the Coral Sea, ahead of the Rio+20 summit.

India steel plant blast kills 11

A massive explosion at a government-owned steel plant in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has killed at least 11 people, police say.
Armstrong denies doping charges

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong denies drug charges brought against him by the US Anti-Doping Agency. BBC Sport
Gaza water 'dangerous to drink'
Shock at China 'abortion photo'
Battle rages against US wildfires
Guatemalan faces US extradition
Cougars on rebound in US Midwest
Rio hears call for sustainability
Ten-year-old gets lab-grown vein

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Nokia to cut another 10,000 jobs

Nokia cuts another 10,000 jobs and warns that second-quarter losses from its mobile phone business will be larger than expected.
JP Morgan boss sorry for losses
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Harry Redknapp leaves Tottenham

Manager Harry Redknapp leaves Tottenham Hotspur after almost four years in charge at White Hart Lane.
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Pakistan singer Mehdi Hassan dies

Pakistani singing legend Mehdi Hassan, known as the "king of ghazal" music, dies of multiple organ failure at the age of 84 in Karachi.
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