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25.01.2010, 13:06
An Ethiopian Airlines plane with 90 people onboard has crashed into the Mediterranean, shortly after taking-off from Beirut, Lebanon, in stormy weather.
23.07.2010, 16:04
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As Moscow expresses its outrage at the detention of a Russian pilot in Liberia and his extradition to the US, Washington has apologized for failing to promptly provide notice about the details of the case.
18.10.2010, 09:22
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A Russian official’s daughter, who knocked down two people when driving, killing one, is facing a retrial. A Russian court says there were major violations in procedure during the first hearing.
19.10.2010, 08:52
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Russia is world known for its bad roads and reckless driving style, but the price paid for the world recognition stands high – almost 30,000 people annually lose their lives in traffic accidents.
26.06.2009, 20:45
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Female genital mutilation, usually associated with Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia, is a growing problem in Europe. Despite criticism, the barbaric practice is thriving with more immigrants coming to Europe.
26.02.2010, 19:21
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In the latest wave of rhetoric between Libya and Switzerland, Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi has called for holy war against the European nation, whose people voted for a ban on minaret construction.
27.10.2010, 05:05
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According to military officials, last Saturday a computer failure caused disruptions in communication with some 50 nuclear missiles in Wyoming.
27.10.2010, 10:08
A wealthy motorist in Moscow had a miraculous escape after destroying his luxury sports car in a high-speed crash.
06.06.2009, 00:37
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Africans are learning the hard way that in China the consequences for drug smuggling are more grave than a stained criminal record or a long sentence behind bars. Drug smugglers face a life penalty, but not in prison.
06.05.2010, 15:55
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The crew of a large Russian anti-submarine ship has freed an oil tanker seized by Somali pirates on Wednesday. All 23 Russian sailors from the hijacked vessel have escaped the incident unscathed.
Published: 23 December, 2008, 10:09
In Egypt seven Russian tourists have been killed in a bus crash and up to 17 have been injured according to the latest reports.
