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Death toll tops 400 in Europe's big freeze
published on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:08:15 GMT
Ice-breakers have battled Europe's big chill as the Danube river froze over more than 170 kilometres, and dozens died of cold on a continent gripped by some of the lowest temperatures in decades.
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Romney hopes to win two more US states
published on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:14:14 GMT
Mitt Romney, looking to extend his winning streak in the race for the presidential nomination, has focused on abortion, religious freedom and gay marriage.
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Electrics may have sparked Pike mine blast
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:29:13 GMT
NZ's Pike River Royal Commission has been told turning on a water pump may have ignited methane gas in the mine causing the deadly explosion.
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Breastfeeding mum admits killing son with milk
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:05 GMT
A US woman accused of killing her infant son by breastfeeding him after she used methamphetamine has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
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Blackpool, Millwall advance in FA Cup
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:49:14 GMT
Blackpool and Millwall are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after respective wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton.
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Doping verdict looms for cyclist Ullrich
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:19:12 GMT
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a second verdict this week in a doping case against a Tour de France winner - 1997 champion Jan Ullrich.
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Three stars back for Warriors in NRL trial
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:12 GMT
The NZ Warriors will be reinforced by the addition of Manu Vatuvei, Russell Packer and Kevin Locke for their NRL trial against South Sydney in Coffs Harbour
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Apologies all around in UK hacking scandal
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:12 GMT
British police, an editor and a press regulator have taken turns to express regret over their role in the phone hacking scandal.
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Aussies rely on fate for Match Play golf
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:13 GMT
Fate will decide whether Robert Allenby and Greg Chalmers play in the prestigious World Golf Championship Match Play tournament at Tucson in Arizona.
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'Validation for us as a couple': California gay marriage ban overturned
published on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:31:25 GMT
A US appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in the US Supreme Court.
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