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Hamas and Israel in truce mediation
Israel halts military operations in the Gaza Strip after a drop in rocket attacks.
Deadly cyclone batters Mozambique
Authorities expect more floods as the storm heads to the country's southern regions.
Serb government dissolved
An early parliamentary election is now slated for May 11.
Sixteenth delay for Lebanon poll
The latest presidential election delay jeopardises Arab League summit.
Bomber kills Iraqi tribal sheikh
The woman killed Awakening Council member Thaer Ghadhban outside his home.
Imelda Marcos cleared of graft
Manila court acquits former Philippine first lady due to "insufficient evidence".
Myanmar envoy to leave empty-handed
UN special envoy fails to win concessions on democratisation process.
East Sri Lanka holds historic vote
Batticaloa holds first election in 14 years as bombing kills one person in Colombo.
Spain's Socialists win election
PM Zapatero's party claims victory but falls short of outright majority.
Abdullah sworn in as Malaysia PM
Malaysian leader rejects calls to stand down after heavy election losses.
Chavez accused of secret Farc ties
New allegations surface as Venezuela moves to normalise relations with Colombia.
Japan space lab set for blast off
Shuttle will deliver first Japanese-made module to international space station.
Voters hand Sarkozy 'a warning'
Opposition Socialists set to make gains in local elections across France.
Spain's Socialists win elections
PM Zapatero's party claims victory but falls short of outright majority.
Olmert backs settlement expansion
Israeli PM approves plans to build 750 more housing units in occupied West Bank.
Malaysia PM defiant despite setback
Abdullah has "no plans to resign" despite coalition's worst ever election result.
Venezuela restores Colombia ties
Caracas decides to send back diplomats to Bogota after regional dispute is resolved.
Pakistan rivals to share power
Nawaz Sharif and Bhutto's widower agree to form coalition and reinstate sacked judges.
Mugabe signs nationalisation law
Critics say move to give nationals majority control of businesses can hurt economy.
China 'foils' Beijing Olympics plot
Uighur separatists in Xinjiang region accused of planning an attack on the Games.
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