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3 November 2012 Last updated at 01:58 ET

New York marathon off amid Sandy uproar

Sunday's marathon in storm-battered New York is called off as Mayor Michael Bloomberg gives in to mounting public anger over his plans to go ahead with the race.

US election race reaches endgame

US presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney launch a last-gasp dash to win undecided voters, four days before the general election.

Anger at Ghana salary increases

A significant increase in salaries for Ghana's president, his ministers and other top officials is criticised by anti-corruption campaigners.

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Syria rebels face war crime claim

The UN says a video that appears to show Syrian rebels murdering soldiers or pro-government militiamen could be evidence of a war crime.
Jerusalem church in row over bill

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem warns that it may shut its doors to pilgrims in protest at a dispute with an Israeli water company.
Taxman chases Pakistan cricketers
US economy adds 171,000 new jobs
US 'using web to subvert Cubans'
Albanian fire protest man dies
Burma passes foreign capital bill
Uganda 'to pull out of Somalia'
Fury over Kyrgyz 'practical joke'

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World Bank promises aid to Burma

The World Bank approves an $80m grant and pledges lending for Burma, the second poorest country in Asia, for the first time in 25 years.
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Davids revives Cruyff racism row

Edgar Davids says the racism row between him and fellow Dutch legend Johan Cruyff was "swept under the carpet".
Hamilton sceptical of pole chance
Wada accepts Armstrong evidence

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Shelton dominates country awards

Blake Shelton is the big winner at the Country Music Association Awards, picking up three trophies including the coveted entertainer of the year prize.
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