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Pair grilled after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane

25 May 2013 Two men arrested on a Pakistan International Airlines plane after fighter jets were scrambled to escort it to a London airport remained in custody...
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African Union opens 50th anniversary celebrations

25 May 2013 African leaders on Saturday opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside for a day to...
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16 children die in Pakistan school bus fire

25 May 2013 Sixteen children and a teacher were killed when their school bus caught fire in central Pakistan on Saturday, police said.
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Africa to celebrate progress and 50 years of 'unity'

25 May 2013 African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set...
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Artists seek global audience at Hong Kong's Art Basel

25 May 2013 Having taken five Volkswagen Beetles and compressed them into spheres, artist Ichwan Noor was always going to grab attention at the inaugural Hong...
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Openly gay Rogers returning to MLS: report

25 May 2013 Former US midfielder Robbie Rogers has reportedly agreed terms with the Los Angeles Galaxy on a deal that would make him the first openly gay player...
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British spy agencies in the spotlight over soldier's murder

25 May 2013 Britain's intelligence services were under pressure Saturday to explain their knowledge of two Islamists suspected of hacking a soldier to death in...
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French troops in Niger raid, jihadists vow new attacks

25 May 2013 French special forces and local troops raided an army base Friday in northern Niger, ending a hostage seizure by Islamist fighters who had staged...
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British zoo worker mauled to death by tiger

25 May 2013 A British zoo worker mauled in a tiger attack has died of her injuries, police said Saturday.
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Bayern, Dortmund relax before Champions final

25 May 2013 Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund fought traffic and driving rain as they got their first taste of Wembley, 24 hours before they were due to lock...
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