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Philippines hostage bodies found
Twenty-one people who were among a group abducted in the southern Philippines have been killed by armed men.

Talks 'progress' over Shalit swap
Shimon Peres, Israel's president, has said there has been "progress" in efforts to free Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier captured by Hamas three years ago.

Saudi Arabia 'attacks inside Yemen'
Saudi Arabian forces have carried out an incursion into Yemeni territory using tanks, artillery and aircraft, the Houthi rebel group has said The statement from the Yemen-based group said that the attacks on Monday were taking place in the border districts of Malahiz and Shada provinces.

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Qatar signs up Germans for metro
A German rail company has signed a $26 billion contract to construct an underground railway network in Qatar and a track to Bahrain.

- Italian bank workers to inherit job
- OECD optimistic on world economy
- Chocolate giants ponder Cadbury bid
- AIG rescue was 'mishandled'
- Hopes pinned on Dubai air show

SPORTS

Henry: 'I thought of quitting'
France captain Thierry Henry says he considered quitting his international career after his blatant handball in the World Cup playoff win over Ireland.

- Mercedes sign Rosberg
- Beckham facing Milan challenge
- 'The death of Australian rugby'
- Spurs smash nine past Wigan
- Milan edge seven-goal thriller

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