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Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48
Singer and actress Whitney Houston, one of the most celebrated acts of all time, is found dead in Los Angeles at the age of 48.
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Syria observer mission head quits
The head of the suspended Arab League observer mission to Syria resigns, as the leader of al-Qaeda backs the Syrian opposition.
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MPs in the Greek parliament debate whether to pass an unpopular austerity bill demanded in return for a 130bn euro bailout.
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