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Ruto trial: ICC in video-link ruling
The International Criminal Court rules Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto only needs to be "physically present" at key sessions of his trial.
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Protests spread throughout Brazil
As many as 200,000 people march through Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over public transport costs and the expense of the World Cup spread.
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Lawrence concert line-up revealed
Emeli Sande and Ed Sheeran are among the artists taking part in a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
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G8 leaders 'close' to Syria deal
UK PM David Cameron is giving details of a joint statement on Syria, after a two-day G8 summit in Northern Ireland.
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Piracy in West Africa tops Somalia's
Piracy off the coast of West Africa has now overtaken Somali piracy, a report by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and other seafarers' groups says.
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Jolie double in US phone hack claim
A former stunt double for Angelina Jolie sues News Corp in the US, accusing the company of hacking into her phone to gain information about the star.
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Force 'distorted stats for targets'
Kent's police chief admits there was a "distortion of activity" by the force in some areas of the county to achieve crime statistic targets.
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Defeat a 'reality check' - Gatland
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland admits to a 'reality check' after the shock 14-12 defeat by ACT Brumbies.
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Coulson in court on perjury charge
The prime minister's former director of communications, Andy Coulson, has appeared in court charged with perjury.
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Deadly bomb attacks hit Baghdad
At least 31 people are killed in a double suicide bomb attack at a Shia mosque in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
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£42k pay rise sparks uni occupation
A group of Warwick students occupy university buildings in protest at the £42,000 pay rise for its vice-chancellor.
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Huawei unveils 'slimmest' smartphone
Huawei unveils the world's slimmest smartphone saying the handset will work "miracles" for its brand.
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Swiss bill on bank secrecy rebuffed
The lower house of Switzerland's parliament refuses to discuss a bill that would allow Swiss banks to pass client information to the US tax authorities.
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Newcastle confirm Kinnear return
Newcastle confirm former manager Joe Kinnear is appointed as their new director of football.
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In pictures: Brazil protest banners
Mass protests in Brazil
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Ethiopia FA admits ineligible player
The president of the Ethiopia FA, Sahilu Gebremariam, admits his side fielded an ineligible player in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.
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UK inflation rate rises to 2.7%
The rate of consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased to 2.7% in May, up from 2.4% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says.
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Pipe bomb found in security alert
A pipe bomb is found during a security alert in a residential area of Strabane, County Tyrone.
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VIDEO: Huawei unveils 'thinnest' smartphone
Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei unveils its latest mobile handset, which the company says is the thinnest on the market.
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Three-month wait for new police head
Gwent's police and crime commissioner says it will be three months before he appoints a new chief constable after he told the previous top officer to retire or be removed.
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