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Egypt's 'summer' cut short

Authorities to turn back clocks to reduce daylight hours for those fasting during Ramadan.

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Man City still keen to land Joleon Lescott

Man City manager says he could sign England defender from Everton before transfer window closes.

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Iran Cannes stars seek asylum in Britain - report

Actors and musicians seek asylum after a member of their band was arrested in Iran.

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China launches Arabic international TV channel

Move is part of an ambitious programme to promote China's views abroad.

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Saudi religious police blamed in 'honour' killing of sisters

Two sisters shot dead by their own brother after arrests for mixing with unrelated men.

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Obama draws line on Israeli settlements

US president makes it clear he wants 'no natural growth exceptions' to his call for a settlement freeze.

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20 dead as gunmen storm Pakistan police academy

Gunmen battle with Pak security forces just weeks after targetting Sri Lankan cricket team.

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Six tourists wounded in Jordan gun attack

Tourists injured after gunman opens fire on their bus in Amman, fourth attack in two years.

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Corruption row as Indian gov't faces confidence vote

Rebel MP claims he was offered $5.8mn or cabinet post to vote for ruling coalition.

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India pushes for release of rioters

Ambassador says gov't seeking release of majority of 3,000 workers arrested after brawl.

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We'll be the underdogs - Ballack

Match-winner Michael Ballack admitted Germany would be underdogs against Portugal in the quarter-finals.

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Ronaldo affair set to rumble on

The Cristiano Ronaldo "will-he, won't he" transfer saga is likely to run on for some time yet.

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Ponting happy to keep winning

Ricky Ponting admits that Australia are  in transition, emphasises that they continue to win Test matches.

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France, Italy to battle it out for Euro survival

France go into their do or die clash with Italy beset by doubt, reports of internal strife and player fatigue.

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Spain avoids Dutch steamroller

Spanish fans, expecially those who follow Real Madrid, will rejoice at David Villa's last-gasp winner against Sweden.

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Wounded Tiger seizes US Open lead

Tiger Woods, hobbled by his painful left knee, pulled off a remarkable birdie-eagle finish Saturday.

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Paterson leads Scots to win over Pumas

Full-back Chris Paterson celebrated becoming Scotland's most-capped player by scoring 16 points.

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Asian football heavyweights celebrate

There were celebrations Sunday for heavyweights Australia, Japan, the two Koreas, Saudi Arabia and Iran.

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Pietersen wrapped up in Twenty20

Pieterson answers the $1m question - will the Antigua Twenty20 match make England players selfish?

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Kuhn vows party will go on despite exit

Deflated Switzerland boss Jakob Kuhn has vowed the Euro 2008 party will continue despite the host's exit.

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Domenech mulls changes for Dutch clash

Domenech could make up to four changes as France prepare to face the Dutch.

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Portugal's Scolari talks up Germans

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praised his side for reaching the Euro 2008 quarter-finals.

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Olympic organisers polished but opaque

Beijing Olympics organisers' share with the country's leadership a tendency to be media shy and opaque.

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Islamic militants claim deadly bombings in India

Terrorist group claim responsibility for string of blasts that killed 63 people, officials say.

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India criticises Olympic flame guards

Chinese guards protecting Olympic relay torch attract criticism ahead of Indian arrival.

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Riots strike Yemen

One killed and four injured in clashes between gov't and protesters refused entry to army, according to eye-witnesses.

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Baghdad to host first film festival after 2 years

War-ravaged capital to play host to international film festival in December two-year absence

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