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/ 26 December 2010
A 7,3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Sunday, triggering a small tsunami six years after giant waves killed 220 000.
WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange said in an interview published on Sunday he had signed deals for his autobiography worth more than £1-million.
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/ 26 December 2010
Three West African presidents will fly to Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday to tell incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo to quit or face force.
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/ 25 December 2010
Explosions in Nigeria’s central region killed 32 people on Christmas Eve and six people died in attacks on two churches in the north-east.
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/ 25 December 2010
Zimbabwe’s attorney general plans to set up a commission to investigate possible treason charges against locals over briefings with US diplomats.
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/ 25 December 2010
Australia captain Ricky Ponting declared himself fit for the all-important fourth Ashes Test after a strong training session on Saturday.
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/ 25 December 2010
United States Vice-President Joe Biden stepped up pressure on Sudan on Friday ahead of its referendum for southern independence.
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/ 25 December 2010
Fresh attacks against Christians marred the Christmas festival on Saturday as church leaders condemned religious persecution and called for peace.
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/ 25 December 2010
Israeli warplanes hit four targets in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday, wounding at least two people, officials and witnesses said.
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/ 25 December 2010
Pope Benedict prayed for peace on Friday as he led the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas at a mass marked by heightened security.