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26 June 2012 Last updated at 08:38 ET

Turkey gives Syria border warning

Turkey changes its military rules of engagement and Nato offers strong support after Syria shot down a Turkish plane that strayed over its territory.

EU unveils vision for the future

European authorities unveil their vision for the future of the eurozone, including calls for a European treasury to have power over national budgets.

News Corp 'set to split in two'

Shares in News Corporation rise 2.4% in Australia following reports that it may split its entertainment businesses from its publishing interests.

Peston: Would split protect BSkyB?

Israel museum attack arrests made

Three ultra-Orthodox men are arrested over the defacing of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem with graffiti refererring to Hitler.
Uganda rescue bid after landslide

Rescue workers try to find an estimated 450 people believed to be buried in a deadly landslide in eastern Uganda which swept away three villages.
Japan house passes sales tax bill
Spain banks downgraded by Moody's
Taliban attack Pakistan's Aaj TV
West Bank settlers leave outpost
China 'failing Burmese refugees'
Bhutan PM pledges temple rebuild
S Korea to halt Iran oil imports

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India finance minister to resign

Pranab Mukherjee, the presidential candidate of India's ruling Congress-led alliance, is expected to quit as the country's finance minister.
King 'pessimistic' about economy
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Arsenal complete Giroud signing

Arsenal complete the signing of Montpellier's France international striker Olivier Giroud for a reported fee of £12m.
Smith fit for GB football squad
France are flawed, says Domenech

Entertainment/Arts

Spice Girls unveil West End show

The five members of the Spice Girls reunite to launch Viva Forever! - a new West End musical based on their hit songs.
Novelist Russo boycotts e-books
Arab Spring coverage 'impartial'

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Challenges ahead

Major issues facing Egypt's new President Mohammed Mursi
Shifting the balance?

Syrian rebels step up battle in north as violence escalates
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