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  Germany agrees to extend life of nuclear power stations

  
  
  
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  Morrissey reignites racism row by calling Chinese a 'subspecies'

  
  
  
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  ICC defends decision to suspend Pakistan cricketers

  
  
  
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  Gaza groups threaten attacks on Israel

  
  
  
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  Israeli soldier charged with looting Gaza aid flotilla ship

  
  
  
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Africa

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  South African nurses beaten during state worker strikes

  
  
  
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