Gang-Rape In India: Teen Victim Kills Herself

A 17-year-old Indian girl who was allegedly gang-raped killed herself after police pressured her to drop the case and marry one of her attackers, police and a relative said on Thursday. It comes as the 23-year-old Indian medical student who was gang-raped...

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Fiscal Cliff: Obama 'Optimistic' After Talks

Mr Burns Explains The Fiscal Cliff Updated: 3:03pm UK, Friday 07 December 2012 The Simpsons character Mr Burns has managed to explain the "fiscal cliff" with a pithy cartoon. It may be a complex and political concept, but with the use of a simple...

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India: Gang Rape Victim Dies In Hospital

Indian police are bracing themselves for more protests after a 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on a bus in New Delhi died in a Singapore hospital. The attack, in which the medical student was savagely beaten and raped for almost an hour before...

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General Norman Schwarzkopf Dies Aged 78

General Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the US-led coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in the 1991 Gulf War, has died. The 78-year-old died on Thursday at his home in Tampa, Florida, where he retired after his last military...

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Gang-Raped Indian Teenager Kills Herself

A 17-year-old Indian girl who was gang-raped killed herself after police pressured her to drop the case and marry one of her attackers, police and a relative said on Thursday. It comes as the 23-year-old Indian medical student who was gang-raped on...

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India Gang-Rape Victim 'Struggling Against Odds'

An Indian woman who was gang-raped on a bus in New Delhi suffered "significant" brain damage and is fighting for her life. The 23-year-old woman was flown to Singapore for treatment at Mount Elizabeth hospital on Thursday. The unnamed victim had already...

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George HW Bush: Condition Worsens In Hospital

The health of former US President George HW Bush has worsened and he is in intensive care with a "stubborn fever". Mr Bush was admitted to the intensive care unit on Sunday and has been put on a liquids-only diet. He has been battling bronchitis for...

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Nelson Mandela Discharged From Hospital

By Emma Hurd, Sky News Correspondent Former South African president Nelson Mandela will continue to receive care at his residence in Johannesburg which is equipped with medical facilities. The 94-year-old spent 18 days in hospital being treated...

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US Snow Storm Heads East After Hitting Midwest

A severe US snow storm is threatening more devastation as it heads east after pounding the Midwest, killing six people. Up to 18 inches of snow is forecast inland on Thursday, from western New York to Maine, before tapering off into a mix of rain and...

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Firefighter Ambush Shooting: Killer Left Note

The gunman who ambushed two firefighters as they approached his burning house left a note saying he wanted to torch the neighbourhood and "do what I like doing best, killing people". Gerald Pickering, police chief in Webster, New York state, said that...

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Egypt Constitution In Affect After 'Yes' Vote

Egyptian voters overwhelmingly approved a constitution drafted by allies of President Mohamed Morsi, despite opposition from liberals, leftists and Christians. The constitution was adopted with 63.8% of the vote after the referendum held over two days...

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China Opens World's Longest High-Speed Railway

By Mark Stone, China Correspondent, in Beijing The world's longest high speed rail route opens today in China, covering a distance of 1,427 miles (2,298km) between Beijing in the north and Guangzhou on the country's southern coast. The line will...

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Firefighters Shot Dead In House Blaze 'Trap'

Two volunteer firefighters have been shot dead and two others injured when a gunman opened fire as they were responding to a house fire in New York state. The gunman, named as William Spengler, opened fired on the four men as they arrived shortly after...

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India Rape Protests: Injured Policeman Dies

An Indian policeman who was injured in clashes during a protest over a gang-rape in New Delhi has died. The 47-year-old police constable, Subash Tomar, was deployed at the India Gate monument on Sunday to control the protests. He was beaten up by a...

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Two Killed As Plane Crash-Lands On Burma Road

Two people have been killed and at least 11 injured after an Air Bagan flight made an emergency landing on a road in Burma. Four foreigners travelling on the Christmas morning flight were among the injured, said Deputy Information Minister Ye Htut....

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India Rape Protests: Reporter 'Shot Dead'

A journalist has been killed in violent demonstrations against sex attacks in India as police failed to contain fresh violence. A television reporter, 36, was reportedly shot dead when officers opened fire on a protest in Imphal, the capital of Manipur...

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Russian Adoption Ban: Pressure Grows On Obama

More than 50,000 people have urged Barack Obama to escalate the diplomatic feud that led Moscow to propose a law barring Americans from adopting Russian children. Two petitions on the White House website are asking for sanctions against Russian politicians...

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Afghan Policewoman Kills US Adviser In Kabul

An Afghan policewoman has killed an American adviser during an incident at Kabul police headquarters. Kabul's Deputy Police Chief Mohammad Daoud Amin said an investigation is under way to determine whether the killing was intentional or accidental....

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Saudi Arabian Blogger Could Face Death Penalty

A Saudi Arabian blogger is set to go on trial charged with renouncing Islam and could face the death penalty. Raif Badawi, who started the Free Saudi Liberals website to discuss the role of religion in the country, was arrested in June. He was initially...

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India: Woman Raped Every Twenty Minutes

By Alex Rossi, India Correspondent Campaigners in India are calling for tougher penalties for sex offenders after a massive rise in the number of rapes. According to the latest government figures, a woman is now raped in India every 20 minutes....

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Egypt's Constitution Gets 'Yes' Majority

Initial results show Egypt's controversial new constitution has received a 'yes' majority in the second and final round of voting. The results, posted on the Muslim Brotherhood's website, show that eight of the 25 million Egyptians eligible to vote...

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