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Scientists to review climate body |
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The UN Secretary-General asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body. |
Contractors 'divert Somalia aid' |
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Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says. |
Israel under pressure over homes |
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Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem. |
'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia |
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Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin. |
Russian drivers 'used as shield' |
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Russia launches a criminal inquiry after claims that traffic police used civilian drivers as a "human shield" to stop criminals. |
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Raqibul 'quits game' at 22 |
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Star batsman Mohammad Raqibul Hasan stunned the cricketing world on Wednesday when he submitted a letter to the sport's authorities announcing his retirement from the game at the age of just 22.Update-3 |
'Killing people is not our work' says RAB officer |
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The wife of a Rapid Action Battalion constable, missing for nine months, has alleged that her husband was murdered by members of the elite security force. |
Dream on United fans, Glazers don't have to sell |
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Manchester United fans hoping another group can buy the Premier League champions from the Glazers can stop dreaming, said analysts and bankers. |
Pakistan's Tanvir ruled out for four months |
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Pakistan all-rounder Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of cricket for four months due to a knee injury. |
Optimist Ronaldinho eyes next two World Cups |
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Ronaldinho is confident of a securing place in Brazil's World Cup squad despite coach Dunga's apparent dismissal of the forward as part of his plans. |
Schumacher raring to go |
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Michael Schumacher is raring to go racing again, and the rest of Formula One is just as keen to have him back. |
Kibria murder case suspect Mithu remanded |
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A Habiganj court on Wednesday granted the CID seven days to question suspected HuJI terrorist Mizanur Rahman Mithu in the 'Kibria murder case'. |
Capello sets England semi-final target at World Cup |
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England manager Fabio Capello has set his team a minimum target of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa this year. |
Pakistan backtracks on bans for Yousuf, Younis |
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Former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf had their international futures cast aside and then restored just as quickly after the Pakistan Cricket Board backtracked on its decision to ban the two players. |
Stocks bounce back |
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Dhaka stocks shook-off losses of the previous three sessions on Wednesday as the benchmark index gained by over 2 percent. |