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President Lula's move raises hope woman sentenced to death for adultery will be spared
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Thousands of troops deployed in rescue effort after whole villages washed away in heavy monsoon rains
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Home Office says more than 60 children were protected from abuse during trial period
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Chairman of joint chiefs of staff says there is a plan if needed to prevent Tehran acquiring nuclear arms
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Israeli president claims MPs pander to Muslim voters with anti-Jewish rhetoric and glorify Palestinians as underdogs
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Lump-sum compensation offered to those affected by Gulf oil spill in return for waiving the right to sue
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Suspects arrested over packages allegedly addressed to MI6 offices and Downing Street
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Commons vote could be overturned if courts rule Treasury broke law by not assessing needs of women
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Activists hail landmark debate on collective bargaining in manufacturing heartland of Guangdong
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Event off Essex abandoned after pilot killed and crew member injured when their powerboat flipped over
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Many stay home to save money while others fear eurozone instability, ash cloud or airline strikes
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