Irish police seize 7,000 oriental swords
Some swords had decorative handles and blades up to 121 centimetres long. -AFP
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A year on, Obama says he staved off economic ruin
He also said he launched sorely needed and far-reaching reforms. -AFP
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Great Whites hang out in Pacific's 'shark cafe'
The feared predators were observed to hang out in deep sea 'watering hole'. -AFP
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UK man who urinated over war memorial faces jail
Culprit had no recollection of the event until he was contacted by the varsity press office. -Reuters
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In Ethiopia disabled people get jobs, not hand-outs
Disabled people are kept behind closed doors as families are ashamed of them. -AFP
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Militants kill Pakistan women teachers
2 men were also injured in the firing by militants. -AFP
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Republican victories taint Obama anniversary
Corzine and Deeds lost battles for the governorship of New Jersey and Virginia. -AFP
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Obama's half-brother speaks of their abusive father
He speaks at the launch of his first novel, "Nairobi to Shenzhen". -AFP
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Girl, 11, gives birth on wedding day
Her 19-year-old boyfriend made her pregnant. -The Daily Chili
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What do pilots get up to during a flight?
Recent case of US plane going off course puts spotlight on what pilots do during flights. A check found that most airlines do not have a standard 'flight deck' policy. -ST
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Madoff accountant pleads guilty
Former outside accountant for Bernard Madoff's firm pleads guilty to fraud charges. -Reuters
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Bankers don charity boxing gloves
Bankers and hedge fund managers put on their boxing gloves and fight it out for charity in Hong Kong. -Reuters
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Former KGB spy killed in Moscow
Former KGB spy is shot dead by gunmen near the office of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. -Reuters
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Welcome money from West to East
East Germans remember how they spent their 100 Deutschmarks "welcome money". -Reuters
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London road crossing has X factor
A new diagonal pedestrian crossing is unveiled on one of the busiest junctions in the UK. -Reuters
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Ten bodies found at rapist's Ohio home
He has also been charged assault and kidnapping. -AFP
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China seen as key US relationship, also a foe-poll
But more than half of those polled viewed China was an adversary. -Reuters
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UN envoy warns Karzai of losing world support
UN urged him to show his commitment to reform in his next cabinet. -AFP
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Former British minister urges troop withrawal from Afghanistan
Billions of pounds could be saved from a phased troop withdrawal. -AFP
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Huge fire breaks out in Saint Petersburg
It spread to cover an area of 6,000 square metres. -AFP
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UN chief urges Israel to end 'provocative actions' in East Jerusalem
Such actions "stoke tensions, cause suffering and further undermine trust". -AFP
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French thinker Levi-Strauss dead at 100
Relatives chose to wait before announcing his death to avoid media storm at his funeral. -AFP
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Guard injured in explosion outside Chile Marriott hotel
The explosive device had been found in one of the hotel's bathrooms. -AFP
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Female workers sue Japanese bank for sexism in Britain
They said male colleague described a woman's breasts as "honkers". -AFP
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Dutch Queen Beatrix visits Mexico
She will also participate in a meeting on energy during five-day visit. -AFP
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Buffett's Berkshire to buy railway for S$61.7 billion
Buffett suggested the purchase is something of a gamble, but one he is certain will pay off. -AFP
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Obese German dies after refusing x-ray at zoo
His pride was wounded after doctors said he was too heavy for machines designed for humans. -AFP
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Journalist kidnapped and executed in northern Mexico
His body showed bullet wounds in the head and the abdomen. -AFP
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Saudi court upholds child rapist crucifixion ruling
He was convicted of raping 5 children and leaving 1 of them to die in the desert. - Reuters
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US 'indispensable' in Asia
PM Lee expressed hope Washington will deepen engagement in the region. -AFP
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