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Yanukovych urges rival to concede
Viktor Yanukovych, winner of Ukraine's presidential election, calls on rival Yulia Tymoshenko to abandon her protests and resign as PM.
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Westerwelle calls for more German troops in Afghanistan
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle has called for additional troops to be sent to Afghanistan. He was speaking during a parliament debate on the government's new strategy for the country.
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Tymoshenko to challenge Ukraine election results
A preliminary vote count shows opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych has narrowly defeated Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine's presidential race. Tymoshenko has said she will challenge the results.
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Operation to remove Taliban from Marjah sends thousands fleeing
The civilian population of Marjah, a farming community in Helmand, Afghanistan, are fleeing ahead of a huge NATO operation designed to defeat the entrenched Taliban in the region and restore government control.
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China's export prowess confirmed
A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.
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Lebanon warns of Israel 'threat'
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he is concerned about the "escalating and dangerous" threat posed by Israel.
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Sudan and Chad to end hostilities
Sudan says it is ready to normalise ties with neighbouring Chad, raising hopes of an end to the Darfur conflict.
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Germany loses export crown to China
With Germany suffering its worst recession since World War II, booming exports in China have given the Asian economy the global edge. But Europe’s largest economy is showing signs of improvement.
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