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Thursday July 25 2013

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Bo Xilai to face trial on corruption charges
Former Chongqing party chief and once high-flying Chinese politician will stand trial on corruption charges
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At least 60 killed in Spanish train crash
Train was travelling at normal speed when the accident occurred but one witness said the crash propelled one of the carriages more than six metres into the air
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Egypt army chief calls for mass protests
General asks Egyptians to strengthen the army's mandate in a move described by supporters of the ousted president as a 'call for civil war'
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Warning on Arctic 'economic time bomb'
Rapidly melting Arctic is 'economic time bomb' likely to cost at least $60tn say researchers calculating financial consequences of region's climate
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Card fees ruling sparks charged emotions
The Commission's move to cap interbank fees for card transactions, after 20 years of grinding antitrust action, came with a flourish and a sting
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Pope puts young at centre of Brazil visit
Thousands of people defied cold weather to gather at the Marian shrine of Aparecida, cheering and waving flags when the pontiff arrived by helicopter
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China unveils measures to boost economy
The government will eliminate taxes on small businesses, reduce costs for exporters and line up funds for the construction of railways
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Vietnam purge casts shadow over Obama meeting
Washington has warned that Vietnam's accelerating crackdown on dissent is limiting how far the former foes can deepen their re-engagement
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Uncertain future strikes fear in Detroit
As Detroit's bankruptcy hits the courts, public sector workers fear for their future while private sector investors welcome the start of some action
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Zimbabwe media jostle ahead of election
A fledgling television station is challenging the state broadcaster by offering an independent view on the country's politics as elections approach
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The World Blog with Gideon Rachman
 
Beijing bans monoliths to preserve its morals
>Not content with banning lavish banquets and overseas junkets in its efforts to shore up declining moral standards within its own ranks, China’s communist party has moved to stop the building o ...
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Lebanese economy under threat from Gulf wrath against Hizbollah
>Hizbollah has brushed off the European Union's decision on Monday to
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