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World


JCB donates diggers for China

15:38 Construction manufacturer JCB has donated a fleet of diggers to help with relief efforts in China following the devastating earthquake.

McCain proposes 'Leaders Questions' style session in US Congress

15:34 Republican John McCain said today that as president he would like to introduce a question and answer session in the US Congress which would be modelled on the UK's Prime Minister's Questions.



15:22 Bush marks 60th anniversary of Israel's founding

President George Bush marked the 60th anniversary of Israel's founding today with an attack on anti-Semitism, especially by those who want to wipe the nation "off the map."

12:03 Islamic group claims responsibility for India attacks

A previously unknown Islamic militant group has claimed responsibility for a string of bomb attacks that killed at least 61 people in India earlier this week.

11:57 25 killed in suicide bombing at Iraqi funeral

A suicide bomber has killed at least 25 people at a funeral ceremony to the west of Baghdad today.

09:22 Bacon masterpiece secures record $86m at auction

A Francis Bacon painting has achieved a new record price for one of the Irish-born artist's works.

09:17 Edwards endorses Obama campaign for presidency

09:12 At least 15 killed in suicide attack at Afghan market

15:28 Fritzl daughter thanks public for support

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