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Powerful earthquake hits northern Italy
At least six people have died and dozens more were injured by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in northern Italy early on Sunday. The tremor caused extensive property damage in the historic region.
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Lockerbie bomber dies in Libya, says brother
Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the only man ever convicted for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103, has died in Libya, according to reports from Tripoli. He was 60.
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G8 leaders want Greece to remain in eurozone
Leaders of the eight largest economies have affirmed their commitment on Saturday to a "strong and cohesive" eurozone with Greece as a member. They also stressed the need to promote growth and fiscal discipline.
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NATO considers future of Afghanistan
The future strategy for Afghanistan is the main item on the agenda at the NATO summit in Chicago. But French President Francois Hollande's plan to withdraw troops earlier than planned does not suit the allies.
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Polling opens in Serbian presidential election
Voting has begun in Serbia's presidential run-off election. Polls indicate that incumbent, pro-European President Boris Tadic looks set for victory against his nationalist challenger, Tomislav Nikolic.
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Blind Chinese dissident thankful after arriving in US
A Chinese dissident who was at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Washington and Beijing is spending his first full day in the US. Upon arrival he expressed his gratitude to both American and Chinese authorities.
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Sri Lanka orders release of jailed ex-army chief
Sri Lanka's president has ordered authorities to free former army chief Sarath Fonseka. Credited with ending the island's long civil war, Fonseka was jailed in 2010 after challenging the president in elections.
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Violent clashes erupt in Syrian capital
Syrian opposition groups have reported fierce battles between regime troops and armed rebels in the capital Damascus. A day earlier US President Barack Obama called for a "political transition" to end violence in Syria.
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Pakistan blocks Twitter, cites "blasphemous" content
Pakistan blocked access to Twitter on Sunday, citing "blasphemous" material as the reason for the move against the social networking site.
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Chelsea win thrilling Champions League final
Chelsea have won European soccer's top club competition, the Champions League. Playing at home in Munich, Bayern dominated the 120 minutes of open play, but Chelsea came through in the penalty shootout.
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G8 vows to combine austerity and growth
World leaders committed to finding a balance between budgetary restraint and stimulus spending to address the eurozone crisis. At a summit with no real losers, France's new president saw his hand strengthened most.
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Opinion: Leaders grasp problems, flail for answers
The leaders of the G8, the self-proclaimed most important countries on the planet, did not show any new political paths at Camp David. They described problems well enough, but did not solve any, says DW's Bernd Riegert.
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Catholic conference: many problems, no message
Modern church conferences frequently say they want to address modern political and social issues, but the 98th Catholic Conference in Mannheim lacked any vision or coherent message.
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Protesters descend on Frankfurt's banks
Around 40 organizations belonging to the anti-banker Blockupy movement have gathered in Frankfurt. Their goal is to keep bankers from their work.
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'Missile defense puts brakes on disarmament'
NATO's planned missile shield has dampened relations with Russia. But German peace researcher Oliver Meier says Moscow exaggerates any threat the shield - which may never even function as envisioned - might pose.
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Cassava - a 'Rambo root' that can fight climate change in Africa
Drought, poor soil and erratic rainy seasons are problems that affect African farmers daily. But scientists are hoping to change that, with the help of cassava roots that seem able to withstand climate change.
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Call for more centers to improve childbirth
Experts in prenatal and perinatal care are calling for more specialized clinics for high-risk pregnancies and newborns. DW's Nicole Goebel went to a specialists' conference for a look at the trends and latest treatments.
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Excuse me, do you speak Chinglish?
There are more speakers of English in Asia than anywhere else. Once the language of the colonials, it has become the neutral language of business, a lingua franca for a vast continent whose economic might is growing.
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