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Batting for peace – ‘cricket diplomacy’ in India
The biggest match in cricket took place yesterday in the Indian town of Chandigarh as two nations took to the field, divided by politics and religion, but united by their shared love of sport.
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Democracy on the brink in Ivory Coast
In West Africa, Ivory Coast is moving towards civil war after a disputed election. What happens there will be an omen for the fate of democracy across the troubled continent.
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Libyan rebels reach Gaddafi’s hometown
British jets are in action over Libya. We're fighting against Colonel Gaddafi, but who are we fighting for? As rebels advance, important questions remain unanswered.
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Presidential panic as Syrian revolution spreads
Syria's President Assad is clinging to power by announcing huge reforms at the same time as cracking down on dissent. And yet the protest continues to grow.
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Climate Week 2011: How can we help cut carbon?
Climate Week ends this Sunday. People around the world have been asking what they can do to make their lives greener. Turns out, the answer's not straightforward.
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Nuclear power in the dock after Japan meltdown
A fresh opinion poll has revealed new doubts on nuclear power since the Fukushima crisis, as world governments grapple with tough questions.
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One man's crusade to save India's babies
Gadchiroli is one of the poorest districts in India. But it has witnessed a medical miracle in infant care. What happened?
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How Gaddafi’s ‘martyrs’ could beat the UN bombs
As UN-backed forces hit Libyan targets, another war is being waged on the battleground of public opinion. Both sides know that in this struggle, civilian casualties are the key.
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Spies, slush funds and a failed British coup
In 1918, Britain was suspicious of the new Russian government, who wanted peace with the Germans. They had to be stopped, so step forward, young Mr Lockhart.
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How the West got involved in Libya’s war
British warplanes are firing missiles at Colonel Gaddafi's forces in Libya as part of a United Nations operation to stop a massacre. What does this mean? And where will it end?
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Meltdown: the anatomy of a front-page story
Sometimes a single news story overwhelms all others – as in this week's unfurling crisis in Japan. But attempting to disentangle what actually happened is an alarming exercise.
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Economic aftershocks from Japan’s earthquake
As the world pulls itself out of recession, a major disaster hits the third largest economy. On our interconnected planet, can we stave off another crisis together?
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‘Suddenly bullets were flying through the crowd’
In Libya, the battle of Benghazi is about to begin. What is the role of the war reporters in creating 'the first rough draft of history'?
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Amid the chaos, Japanese show their virtues
As Japan recovers from its terrible earthquake, westerners are impressed that there has been no looting. Why are the Japanese so well behaved?
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To bee or not to bee? There’s a sting in the tail
A UN study says globalisation is killing bees. The consequences for our food supply are enormous. Why is it happening and what’s to be done?