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25 May 2012 Last updated at 10:31 ET

Nations to share giant telescope

The Square Kilometre Array - one of the great scientific projects of the 21st Century - will be hosted by both Africa and Australasia.

Rivals claim Egypt run-off places

The Islamist Muslim Brotherhood candidate for president is likely to face former PM Ahmed Shafiq in a run-off, after Egypt's first free presidential election.

Spanish bank's shares suspended

Spain's Bankia is set to ask for a big government bailout later, say reports, while the region of Catalonia has already asked for help.

Vatican questions leaks suspect

The Vatican says it has detained a person it suspects of leaking a series of confidential documents and letters to the Italian media.
Blatter wants penalty alternative

Fifa president Sepp Blatter asks Franz Beckenbauer to come up with an alternative to the "tragedy" of penalty shoot-outs. BBC Sport
'Suicide bomb' hits Turkey police
Hollande defends Afghan exit plan
Etan Patz suspect due in court
Google shows copyright complaints
Man shoots son at Austria school
Lift Zimbabwe sanctions, UN urges
Key Somali militant town 'taken'

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Wigan owner Dave Whelan believes Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by Liverpool to take over as manager.
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