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Israel 'expands' Gaza offensive
Israeli forces reportedly widen their ground assault in the Gaza Strip to include Khan Younis in the south, after fierce clashes around Gaza City.
European gas supplies disrupted
Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.
Warning over 'third hand smoke'
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
India accuses Pakistan on Mumbai
The Mumbai attack must have had support from some official agencies in Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says.
Ebola alert shuts Angolan border
Angola closes part of its border with the DR Congo to prevent the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.
Gunmen raid Sri Lanka TV station
Gunmen ransack a Sri Lanka TV channel that drew criticism for its coverage of army gains against rebels.
Venezuela suspends US fuel aid
Venezuela's US-based oil subsidiary is halting a programme to provide cheap heating oil to low-income communities in the US.
Arson attack on French synagogue
Arsonists drive a burning car packed with a petrol bomb into a French synagogue, raising fears of new anti-Semitic attacks.
Hemingway archive opens in Cuba
Cuba opens up electronic access to thousands of documents belonging to writer Ernest Hemingway.
A pink iguana missed by Darwin prompts Galapagos rethink
A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal's history in the islands.
Females 'less physically active' than males at both ends of life
Females are less physically active at both ends of life than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
South Africa face tough final day
South Africa reach the close of day four on 62-1 - needing a further 314 runs to complete a clean sweep of the series.
Tevez issues warning to Man Utd
Carlos Tevez reiterates his desire to stay at Manchester United but says he will leave if his ongoing contract negotiations are not sorted out.
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