Confusion over kidnap in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan dismiss reports a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped last week has been released.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Vladimir Putin set to visit India
Russian PM Vladimir Putin is due in India for talks expected to focus on arms and energy contracts.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Japan opens 98th national airport
Japan opens an airport in Ibaraki offering just one flight a day, sparking criticism over wasteful public spending.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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BP to explore for oil in Brazil
Oil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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India rebel offensive intensifies
Indian security forces step up their operations against Maoist rebels in eastern states, security officials say.
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Vladimir Putin in key India visit
Russian PM Vladimir Putin arrives in India for talks expected to focus on arms and energy contracts.
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Burma election laws condemned
Burma's election laws provoke widespread condemnation, but military rulers re-open opposition party offices.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Pakistan drone raid 'kills 12'
Two missile strikes by US drone aircraft kill at least 12 suspected militants in north-west Pakistan, security officials say
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'
Former rebels in DR Congo who now serve in the army are running mafia-style extortion rackets in the mines, campaigners say.
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Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles
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