NATO 'ignoring civilian deaths in Libya' Posted: 14 May 2012 01:17 PM PDT Human Rights Watch urges NATO to provide "suitable compensation" to families of civilians killed in bombing campaign.  
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Met officer is found shot dead Posted: 14 May 2012 01:03 PM PDT A Metropolitan Police officer dies at a police station after suffering gunshot wounds.  
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Germanophile tipped as French prime minister Posted: 14 May 2012 12:58 PM PDT PARIS (Reuters) - German-speaker Jean-Marc Ayrault, tipped to be named France's prime minister on Tuesday, is a veteran parliament leader whose familiarity with Germany and deal-making skills may prove invaluable as his Socialist government seeks to challenge Berlin's focus on austerity.  
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UPDATE: Where in the world ... ? Posted: 14 May 2012 12:36 PM PDT Do you know where this photo was taken?  
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Stranded at sea survivor sues cruise Posted: 14 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT An 18-year-old Panamanian fisherman who survived 28 days stranded at sea is suing Princess Cruise Lines, arguing that a cruise ship should have stopped and saved him.  
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Albania gay activists cycle to call for rights Posted: 14 May 2012 12:55 PM PDT TIRANA (Reuters) - A dozen gay and lesbian activists cycled through Albania's capital on Monday, holding a daring gay rights demonstration in a country which aspires to join the European Union but where conservative values are still deeply entrenched.  
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Greece Weighs Technocrat Government Posted: 14 May 2012 12:57 PM PDT Greece's President Karolos Papoulias has called a new meeting with party leaders Tuesday after proposing a coalition government made up of technocrats in a bid to end the country's political deadlock.  
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US TV networks reveal axed shows Posted: 14 May 2012 06:07 AM PDT Television networks in America have realeased their annual list of programmes that have been re-commisioned or cancelled.  
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The 6th Floor Blog: Behind the Cover Story: Jennifer Kahn on Prepsychopathic Children Posted: 14 May 2012 12:24 PM PDT Jennifer Kahn answers questions about the complexities in giving children a "prepsychopathic" diagnosis.  
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West African nations to send troops to Bissau in days Posted: 14 May 2012 01:12 PM PDT ABUJA (Reuters) - West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS will deploy troops to Guinea Bissau by Friday to oversee reform of the local army and a gradual one-year transition to civilian rule after an April 12 coup, Nigeria said on Monday.  
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Five killed in Lebanon violence Posted: 14 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT Five people are killed in sectarian clashes in the Lebanese city of Tripoli linked to continuing unrest in neighbouring Syria, officials say.  
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Nigeria to Send Troops to Mali, Guinea-Bissau Posted: 14 May 2012 11:48 AM PDT Nigeria's defense minister said his country is ready to send troops to Guinea-Bissau and Mali as part of a regional force heading to the nations recently struck by coups.  
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Colombian Rebels May Free Journalist Posted: 14 May 2012 11:40 AM PDT The International Committee of the Red Cross was mobilizing personnel in Colombia to help facilitate the expected release of a French journalist captured more than two weeks ago by Marxist rebels.  
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Losing More to Gain More: Amputees’ Once-Unthinkable Choice Posted: 14 May 2012 12:46 PM PDT Instead of doing everything possible to preserve whatever is left of their limbs, some are opting to amputate more extensively to regain something more akin to normal function.  
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Palestinian Prisoners End Hunger Strike With Deal Posted: 14 May 2012 12:16 PM PDT Hundreds of prisoners ended their campaign on Monday after an agreement was signed with the Israeli authorities that promises improved conditions in Israeli jails.  
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Brown Proposes $8.3 Billion in Cuts for California Posted: 14 May 2012 11:52 AM PDT The governor proposed slashing state workers' pay and spending on social programs and prisons, calling the moves "difficult — but necessary."  
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Man City squad praise supporters Posted: 14 May 2012 11:50 AM PDT Manchester City's players and manager praise the club's supporters as they celebrate their Premier League title at their victory parade.  
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ICC seeks Congo arrest warrants Posted: 14 May 2012 12:04 PM PDT The International Criminal Court's prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for what he says are the two "most dangerous" rebel leaders in DR Congo.  
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Ron Paul ends 'active campaign' Posted: 14 May 2012 12:54 PM PDT Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul ends his active campaign for the White House, his campaign says, with Mitt Romney poised to seal the nomination.  
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Opinionator | Anxiety: Meltdown in Motherland Posted: 14 May 2012 08:45 AM PDT After the birth of her daughter, a subway ride or a walk in the sunshine became too much to bear.  
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