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23 February 2012 Last updated at 08:12 ET

At least 50 dead in Iraq attacks

At least 50 people are killed in Iraq and hundreds injured in a wave of bombings and shootings targeting mainly police officers in Shia areas.

Somalia urged to seize its chance

World leaders urge Somalis to seize an "unprecedented" chance to rebuild their nation, at a London conference on the war-torn nation's future.

EU sees 'mild' eurozone recession

The European Commission predicts that the eurozone economy will contract by 0.3% in 2012, having previously forecast 0.5% growth.

Australia PM calls leadership ballot

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard calls a ballot for the leadership of the Labor Party on Monday to end a tussle with Kevin Rudd.
Merkel sorry for neo-Nazi outrage

As Germans mourn neo-Nazi murder victims, Chancellor Angela Merkel appeals to their families for forgiveness.
UN receives Syria war crimes list
New Afghan Koran protests erupt
Putin says 'battle on' for Russia
Deadly blast at Pakistan bus stop
Greece adds to RBS bank's losses
Buenos Aires train crash kills 49
India disowns call to ban gay sex

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