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UN chief demands Gaza ceasefire


Ban Ki-moon urges UN leaders to act swiftly to end the crisis in Gaza as Israel says it will allow in more aid.

Women banned from Baghdad shrine


Iraqi authorities close a major shrine in Baghdad to women amid security concerns as the religious ceremony of Ashura reaches its climax.

China's holiday rush begins early


Migrant workers make an early start home for the Lunar New Year as China's economic slowdown leaves many jobless.

European gas supplies disrupted


Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.

German billionaire kills himself


German billionaire Adolf Merckle commits suicide after his business empire runs into trouble in the global economic slowdown.

Apple to end music restrictions


Apple has announced at Macworld that music on its iTunes store will now be DRM free

Senate snub as US Congress opens


The new US Congress opens amid a row over the man chosen to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Gunmen kidnap Nigerian novelist


Renowned Nigerian writer and novelist Elechi Amadi has been kidnapped by gunmen in the Niger Delta region, say officials.

Congo rebels back 'ousted' chief


Rebel commanders in eastern DR Congo pledge loyalty to Gen Nkunda after claims he had been toppled.

Nigerian motorcyclists wear pumpkins to evade helmet law


Nigerian authorities are cracking down on motorcyclists who try to dodge fines for not having a helmet by wearing dried pumpkin shells.



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