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Cars in California, US (1 Dec 2009)
EU and UN welcome US climate move
The EU and UN welcome a US declaration that emissions damage health, as climate talks begin in Copenhagen.
Mardell: Obama's new stick
US to regulate emissions
'US will not ignore science'

Gates makes surprise Afghan visit
The US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan for talks with officials on the troops surge.
Roll-out for Branson spaceliner
Sir Richard Branson shows off SpaceShipTwo, the rocket plane he will use to take fare-paying passengers into space.

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Hazel Hunt UK's fallen troops: 'We got to say goodbye'

Coffin and mourners Russia mourns nightclub fire deaths

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Morales in El Alto, Bolivia, 3 Dec Morales' mandate
Massive backing for Bolivia's social revolution
two models wearing Kenyan designs Into the spotlight
Kenyans try to lose 'worst dressed nation' label
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TECHNOLOGY
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ENTERTAINMENT

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HEALTH

Loneliness 'raises cancer risk'

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

US to regulate greenhouse gases

UK aviation 'needs room to grow'

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AFRICA

Sudan arrests spark south unrest

Somalis rally against Islamists

AMERICAS

Chile probes ex-president's death

US man charged over Mumbai attack

ASIA-PACIFIC

Philippine rebels in peace talks

Japan 'fake fingerprints' arrest

EUROPE

EU agrees to upgrade Serbia links

Romanian opposition alleges fraud

MIDDLE EAST

Iran protesters clash with police

Deadly bombing at Baghdad school

SOUTH ASIA

Pakistan blasts death toll rises

Tata makes water filter for poor

NEWS FROM THE UK

British troops in Afghanistan Forces resolute after 100th death
UK military leaders urge people not to judge the Afghan campaign by casualties alone after the 100th death of 2009.

Border Agency bonuses criticised

Call for rise in water meters use
Lady Gaga Queen attends Blackpool Variety
The Queen is entertained by a host of stars at the first Royal Variety Performance held in Blackpool since 1955.

Sales 'disappointing' in November

Husband charged with killing wife

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Young Palestinians and Iraqis explore new life in camps

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SPORT HEADLINES
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COPENHAGEN SUMMIT 2009
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Climate sceptics' challenges
Impact of global climate change
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