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Police drop charge against Olmert

Police say there are no grounds for charging PM Ehud Olmert in connection with a bank privatization.

Read more : 30.11.2007 16:27:00

'Dramatic' fall in measles deaths

Measles deaths in Africa fell by 91% between 2000 and 2006, figures from the World Health Organization show.

Read more : 30.11.2007 16:40:00

China tycoon jailed for 16 years

A Chinese property tycoon is sentenced to 16 years in jail on corruption charges, state media says.

Read more : 30.11.2007 17:11:00

Iraq pledge by Australia PM-elect

Australian troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by mid-2008, the country's prime minister-elect says.

Read more : 30.11.2007 17:38:00

Protests force Facebook to change

A protest by Facebook users has led the social networking site to change a controversial advertising system.

Read more : 30.11.2007 20:09:00

EU-India talks promise trade deal

An EU-India summit on free trade raises the prospects of a deal between Europe and the sub-continent.

Read more : 30.11.2007 20:11:00

Bhutto unveils manifesto pledges

Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto launches her manifesto for January's elections.

Read more : 30.11.2007 20:47:00

Striking writers reject new offer

Striking Hollywood writers reject a new contract offer from producers, three weeks into their royalties dispute.

Read more : 30.11.2007 21:59:00

Colombia airs rebel hostage tapes

Colombia shows images of rebel-held hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt, in the first sign of life since 2003.

Read more : 30.11.2007 22:04:00

Bosnian politicians avert crisis

Bosnia's Serb, Muslim and Croat leaders agree to internationally-backed reforms, averting a crisis.

Read more : 30.11.2007 22:13:00

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