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6 September 2010 Last updated at 20:55 ET

Obama unveils $50bn building plan

President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy.

Greek PM reshuffles his cabinet

Greek PM George Papandreou reshuffles his cabinet but leaves the key post of finance minister unchanged as his government battles a debt crisis.

France faces pension plan strike

France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform on Tuesday, when MPs will also debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill.
'No climate link' to African wars

A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions.
Fresh exodus from Pakistan floods
SA public sector strike suspended
Iran 'hampers IAEA investigation'
Guatemala resumes mudslide rescue
France support for Iran 'adulterer'
Travolta extortion case dismissed
Red Planet 'may not be lifeless'

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Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.
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