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HMS Vanguard
Nuclear subs collide in Atlantic
A Royal Navy nuclear submarine was involved in a collision with a French submarine in the middle of the Atlantic, the UK confirms.
Whose hand is on the button?
Q&A: Submarine collision
HMS Vanguard leaves after refit

Sri Lankan civilians Tamil Tigers 'target civilians'
Tamil Tiger rebels are reported to be firing at civilians trying to leave Sri Lanka's conflict zone, the UN says.

Michael Phelps trains in Baltimore, 6 Feb No charges for US swimmer Phelps
Swimming star Michael Phelps will not face charges over a picture apparently showing him smoking cannabis, US police say.


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Pope Benedict (4 Feb 2009) Crossed wires
New controversies fuel criticism of Pope's judgement
Justin Rowlatt Green journey
The BBC's Ethical Man starts a trek across the US
Pirate Bay logo Stormy waters
How The Pirate Bay sailed into file-sharing infamy

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AFRICA
Court delay for Zimbabwe nominee
AMERICAS
Clinton seeks stronger Asia ties
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Australian arson suspect named

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Rome to dismantle illegal camps
MIDDLE EAST
Fresh violence shakes Gaza Strip
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan agrees Sharia law deal

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ENTERTAINMENT
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TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft, Nokia offer app stores


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