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Economy shrank more than thought
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, more than previously estimated, revised figures show.
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Re-offending rates at record high
A record number of offenders sentenced for serious crimes had committed previous offences, according to figures for 2011.
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German business confidence falls
German business confidence fell more steeply than expected in May, according to the closely-watched Ifo report
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Argentine 'Dirty War' body named
Argentina identifies the remains of a body that washed ashore in Uruguay in 1976 as a "disappeared" victim of that era.
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'Obscene' Zuma art case in court
South Africa's ruling party takes legal action to try and remove a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma from public vi...
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Syria army 'behind rights abuses'
The Syrian army and security forces are responsible for the majority of the serious rights abuses committed since March, say UN ...
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China detains 'hit-and-bury' duo
Police in eastern China detain a couple accused of burying an elderly woman alive after crashing their car into her.
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Funeral held for Donna Summer
A private funeral for I Feel Love singer Donna Summer takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, following her death from cancer last ...
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'Emergency plan' to beat polio
The World Health Organization is expected launch an emergency action plan to eradicate polio after outbreaks in areas previously...
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VIDEO: Fire breaks out on US nuclear sub
At least six people are injured after a fire breaks out on a US nuclear submarine at a dockyard in the state of Maine.