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Afghans paid to burn opium poppies (21 March 07:44) |
| Mar 21 - In an effort to halt illegal poppy cultivation in Helmand province, US marines visit farmers to promote a scheme which pays them to burn their poppy fields.
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Same-sex couples wed in Washington (21 March 07:24) |
| Mar 21 - A group wedding event joins 11 couples in matrimony weeks after Washington, DC legalizes same-sex marriage.
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Arrests mark US anti-war demo (21 March 07:24) |
| Mar 21 - Eight people arrested at anti-war rally in front of White House to mark seventh anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
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Obama rallies the troops (21 March 05:24) |
| Mar 20 - With a vote on healthcare reform in the House a day away, President Obama traveled to Capitol Hill to rally House Democrats behind his top domestic priority. Jon Decker reports.
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Popes letter disappoints victims (21 March 02:29) |
| Mar 20 - Hours after the Vatican released a letter apologizing for incidents of child sex abuse by clergy in Ireland, victims voiced disappointment the Pope did not go further. Sarah Irwin ... |
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Middle East clashes continue (21 March 02:19) |
| Mar. 20 - Tensions continue to remain high in the Middle East with clashes breaking out on Saturday between Israeli forces and Palestinians in several locations. Jon Decker reports.
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Opposition Day of Anger in Russia (21 March 12:39) |
| Mar 20 - Demonstrators demanding tax cuts, Putin's resignation, and a fairer economic deal for all rally in Vladivostok, Irkutsk and Moscow.
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Pope apologizes to abuse victims (21 March 12:24) |
| Mar 20 - Pope Benedict has issued a letter of apology to victims of sexual abuse in Irish churches.
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Ban Ki-Moon urges Mideast talks (21 March 12:04) |
| Mar 20 - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon calls for the immediate resumption of Mideast peace talks.
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Strike halts British Airways flights (20 March 10:49) |
| Mar 20 - A three-day strike over pay and jobs by British Airways cabin crew disrupts travel for thousands of passengers after talks between the Unite union and BA management collapsed.
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Obama renews offer of Iran talks (20 March 10:39) |
| Mar 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the Iranian people in a videotaped message calling for dialogue and diplomacy.
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Bangkok protesters paralyse traffic (20 March 10:34) |
| Mar 20 - Red shirt protesters continue their demonstrations in Bangkok in a bid to recruit the middle classes for their anti-government campaign.
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Sandstorm blasts Beijing (20 March 04:54) |
| Mar 20 - A severe sandstorm that whipped across hundreds of miles in northwestern China in the past few weeks lashes Beijing, covering homes, streets and cars in brown dust.
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Yemen declares end to northern war (20 March 05:49) |
| Mar 20 - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh says the war with northern Shi'ite rebels has ended.
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Business Update Rally stalls (20 March 04:09) |
| Mar 19 - Blue chips end their longest winning streak since August 2009. Conway Gittens reports.
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Twitter used by NY food trucks (20 March 03:59) |
| Mar 19 - New York food vendors are using social network Twitter to announce their whereabouts to customers in the city. Tara Cleary reports.
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The elderly in Haiti (20 March 03:19) |
| Mar 19 - Homeless, elderly Haitians live in tents on the grounds of their destroyed nursing home with little medical care or attention. Manoush Zomorodi reports.
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Obama sees momentum on health bill (20 March 02:59) |
| Mar 19 - With a vote on healthcare reform set for Sunday in the House, Democrats are voicing confidence that they'll pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. Jon Decker reports.... |
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US Russia on brink of arms pact (20 March 02:49) |
| Mar 19 - At a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said "we are on the brink" of a new agreement on arms contr... |
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Quartet meets amid Jerusalem clashes (20 March 12:39) |
| Mar 19 - Fresh clashes erupt in Jerusalem after Gaza and Israel fire rockets, hours before a meeting of the middle east quartet of mediators in Moscow. Shannon Knapton reports.
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BA talks off - strike on (19 March 11:39) |
| Mar 19 - Last-ditich negotiations between British Airways and union leaders aimed at averting a weekend strike have ended unsuccessfully.
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Obamas final healthcare push (19 March 11:19) |
| Mar 19 - President Barack Obama traveled to Virginia Friday for one final rally to promote his effort to overhaul the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare industry. Jon Decker reports.
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Prince Harry launches Arctic trek (19 March 11:19) |
| Mar 19 - The UK's Prince Harry announced he will be the patron of a month long expedition to the North Pole to be undertaken by injured British ex-soldiers.
Manoush Zomorodi reports.
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China drought hits millions (19 March 10:59) |
| Mar 19 - More than 20 million people in China are affected by a drought in the country's south-western provinces.
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US-China tensions over Yuan (19 March 08:34) |
| Mar 19 - China describes US suggestions that it needs to revalue its currency as unfair and harmful. Beijing's finance ministry says the matter must not become politicised.
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Thai protesters reject talks (19 March 07:29) |
| Mar 19 - Protesters in Bangkok refuse to meet with the government unless it dissolves parliament and holds a snap election.
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Bluefin catch still on (19 March 05:29) |
| Mar 19 - The Convention on the trade in endangered species (CITES) votes against a ban on the fishing of blue fin tuna in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters.
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Auschwitz sign thieves jailed (19 March 04:39) |
| Mar 19 - Three Polish men are jailed after admitting their part in the theft of the iconic sign over the entrance to the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.
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Whaling protest in Korea (19 March 03:19) |
| Mar 19 - The director of Oscar-winning film "The Cove" protests against whaling outside the Japanese embassy in South Korea.
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Japan cheers tuna vote outcome (19 March 02:19) |
| Mar 19 - Japan is relieved that the blue fin tuna ban has been averted at the CITES meeting but says has to find ways to manage the falling fish stocks.
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Kidnapped boy back in UK (19 March 01:14) |
| Mar 19 - Five year old Sahil Saeed returns to England after kidnapping ordeal, while three suspects are remanded in custody in Spain.
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On the drug trail in Bolivia (19 March 05:59) |
| Mar 18 - Police raid drug lab in Bolivia after busting a similar lab earlier this week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Business Update Toyota ranking slip (19 March 04:39) |
| Mar 18 - The Toyota and Lexus brands slipped in a key quality rating for the second consecutive year. Conway Gittens reports.
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CITES conference rejects tuna ban (19 March 04:39) |
| Mar 18 - Members of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) vote against a proposed ban on the international commercial trade of bluefin tuna. Pavithra George rep... |
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Landing in Kazakhstan (19 March 04:29) |
| Mar 18 - A space capsule carrying American and Russian astronauts lands in Kazakhstan. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Health care by the numbers (19 March 04:29) |
| Mar 18 - House Democrats are still reluctant to give the numbers on supporters for healthcare reform, but are predicting weekend passage of the bill. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Empty bottles full house (19 March 03:17) |
| Mar 18 - An Argentinean artist uses recycled bottles to build an environmentally-friendly house. Pavithra George reports.
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Bullocks husband apologizes (19 March 02:22) |
| Mar 18 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Sandra Bullock's husband apologizes, Antonio Banderas helps the U.N., and Madonna makes sunglasses. Bob Mezan reports.
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JihadJane pleads not guilty (19 March 02:07) |
| Mar 18 - The woman accused of plotting to kill the Swedish cartoonist who depicted the Prophet Mohammed pleads not guilty to charges of providing support to terrorists and conspiracy. Manous... |
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Youths detained in W Bank clashes (19 March 01:32) |
| Mar 18 - Clashes continue in the West bank as Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Space Station change of command (19 March 12:57) |
| Mar 18 - Crew on the International Space Station switch commanders from a U.S. to a Russian astronaut. Shannon Knapton reports.
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Clinton in Russia (19 March 12:57) |
| Mar 18 - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are in Russia for talks on nuclear arms and the Middle East. Shannon Knapton reports.
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Art atop a melting iceberg (19 March 12:47) |
| Mar 18 - To draw attention to climate change, a Dutch artist is building two giant sculptures in Greenland that will be monitored as they float away atop a melting iceberg. Manoush Zomorodi ... |
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Steinem Fight for rights not over (18 March 11:37) |
| Mar 18 - Gloria Steinem reflects on the feminist movement today and her contribution to society, just ahead of her 76th birthday. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Obama signs $18b jobs bill (18 March 10:37) |
| Mar 18 - President Obama signed a new jobs bill, as he expressed hope the U.S. economy may soon be adding jobs instead of losing them. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Israel hit by Gaza-fired rocket (18 March 09:27) |
| Mar. 18 - Palestinian militants fire a rocket into Israel from the Gaza Strip as the European Union's foreign affairs chief visits the enclave.
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British boy back with family (18 March 07:37) |
| Mar. 18 - A British boy kidnapped while on holiday in Pakistan has been reunited with his family after a two-week ordeal.
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Australia wants Rio trial access (18 March 04:37) |
| Mar 18 - Australia urges China to allow access to Rio Tinto staff during their trial for commercial spying beginning next week.
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Thai PM Willing to talk (18 March 04:27) |
| Mar. 18 - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he's willing to hold talks with "Red-Shirt" protesters.
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Fiji eyes cyclone damage (18 March 01:32) |
| Mar. 18 - Fiji's PM says full extent of the damage from Cyclone Tomas still unknown.
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