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23 June 2012 Last updated at 00:41 ET

Syria says it downed Turkish jet

The Syrian military says it shot down a Turkish jet flying over Syrian territorial waters, as the Turkish government holds emergency talks on the issue.

US coach guilty of child abuse

A former US college football coach has been found guilty of 45 counts of child sex abuse over 15 years, a jury has found.

Rio ends with corporates warning

The Rio+20 summit ends with an agreement from world leaders that charities say represents a "missed chance" to tackle environmental problems.

Paraguay leader Lugo forced out

Paraguay's opposition-controlled Senate votes to remove President Fernando Lugo from office, and a new president is sworn in.
ICC promises Libya staff probe

The International Criminal Court promises to investigate allegations against staff members detained in Libya, but only after their release.
Nigerian security chiefs sacked
Euro's big four agree growth plan
Breivik trial ends with walkout
Egypt protest over military rule
GM recalls Cruze over fire risk
Israeli strikes kills two in Gaza
Police protests spread in Bolivia

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Moody's downgrades 15 major banks

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Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says a US Anti-Doping Agency review board should dismiss "stale" allegations.
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