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Blair in 'radical Islam' warning

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.
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Six men jailed for Portugal abuse

Six Portuguese men are sentenced to up to 18 years in jail after being found guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home.
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Earthquake hits south New Zealand

A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously.
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Pakistan rally bomb kills dozens

A bomb kills at least 50 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days.
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Tennessee mosque fire 'was arson'

A fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a Tennessee Islamic centre was arson, investigators say.
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US cargo plane crashes in Dubai

A UPS cargo plane crashes at an air force base shortly after take-off from Dubai airport, killing two crew members on board.
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BP blowout preventer 'removed'

BP removes the blowout preventer that failed to stem the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well and says it has paid $8bn (£5.2bn) in damage costs.
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UN calls special food price talks

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
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Clinton warns on Mid-East talks

The US secretary of state warns the current round of Mid-East peace talks may be "the last chance for a very long time".
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Hurricane Earl skirts eastern US

A weakened hurricane Earl skirts past North Carolina's Outer Banks and continues up the US east coast as a "category one" storm.
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