Greece’s prime minister asks the US to crack down on speculators he blames for worsening his country’s debt woes.

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Missiles fired by a US drone aircraft kill at least three suspected militants in north-west Pakistan, officials say.

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Pakistan drone raid ‘kills three’

Ex-US President George W Bush makes a phone plea to stabilise Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government, ahead of a key vote.

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US Vice-President Joe Biden leads the latest Mid-East peace drive, after Israel enrages Palestinians by approving new settlements.

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US rapper jailed over gun on bus

by | March 8, 2010 | In bbc-news

Rapper Lil Wayne is sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a gun, discovered on his tour bus in 2007.

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US rapper jailed over gun on bus

Toyota rejects electronics fears

by | March 8, 2010 | In bbc-news

Toyota rejects claims that faulty electronics could be behind its worldwide recall of more than eight million cars.

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Toyota rejects electronics fears

Roy Ashburn, a state senator who has voted against gay rights during his 14 years in office, confesses he is gay.

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US anti-gay rights senator comes out

Cuba criticises the actions of a dissident journalist, on hunger strike for 12 days in protest at the death of a political prisoner.

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Cuba lashes out at hunger striker

US President Barack Obama attacks insurers for raising rates as he continues his push for healthcare reform.

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US eases sanctions for freer web

by | March 8, 2010 | In bbc-news

The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to help further the use of internet services and support opposition groups.

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US eases sanctions for freer web