China\ China's Peasant Olympics
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China's 6th Peasant Games are under way this week in the south eastern city of Quanzhou. The Games are dubbed by organisers as "the only regular sports meeting for peasants in the world".

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Chaos in final rush for Beijing Olympic tickets Chaos in final rush for Beijing Olympic tickets
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Police were called in to control more than 50,000 people who queued for the last batch of Olympic tickets that went on sale here on Friday amid chaotic scenes.

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Obama town in Japan ecstatic for namesake Obama town in Japan ecstatic for namesake
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With hula dancers, chanting and rock 'n' roll, a Japanese town named Obama rejoices as its namesake is elected president of the United States.

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Thousands of tourists stranded at Bangkok airport by protests Thousands of tourists stranded at Bangkok airport by protests
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Thousands of tourists and other travellers in Thailand were stranded overnight on Tuesday at Bangkok international airport as anti-government protests escalated.

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African tribe lost in India African tribe lost in India
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Deep in the jungles of Gujarat state in western India, a forgotten tribe of Africans has quietly lived for the past 1,000 years. Little is known about their origins and many now fear their unique heritage may already be lost.

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National crisis for women of Iraq National crisis for women of Iraq
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10 French NATO troops killed in Afghanistan 10 French NATO troops killed in Afghanistan
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Ten French NATO troops were killed and 21 injured on Monday and Tuesday in battles following a Taliban ambush near the Afghan capital Kabul.

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Passengers at Bangkok airport scared by protests Passengers at Bangkok airport scared by protests
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Thai protesters tighten their grip on Bangkok's international airport, leaving passengers scared and confused.

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Troops on Thai streets as protest leaders vow to fight on Troops on Thai streets as protest leaders vow to fight on
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A day after violent clashes in Bangkok anti-government protestors warn they will continue their demonstrations and occupation of government house.

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Demand high for Pakistan\ Demand high for Pakistan's 'rat people'
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Pakistan's worsening economy is forcing many children onto the streets and into the hands of begging mafias. The gangs are prepared to pay especially high prices for youngsters with a genetic disability, who are considered by locals to be sacred.

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Olympic horses settle in six-star stables in Hong Kong Olympic horses settle in six-star stables in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong has spared no expense providing state-of-the-art facilities for the Olympic equestrian events: horses are staying in air-conditioned six-star stables.

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Prince Charles celebrates 60th birthday Prince Charles celebrates 60th birthday
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Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, turns 60 on Friday. A few months ago, the Queen's eldest son became the oldest of all Princes of Wales since the title was attributed.

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One dead, hundreds injured in Thai anti-government protests One dead, hundreds injured in Thai anti-government protests
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Anti-government protests left at least one dead and hundreds injured as months of political turmoil boiled over, with troops deployed across Bangkok to quell the demonstrations.

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Ronaldo back in training after injury Ronaldo back in training after injury
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Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Ronaldo is back in full training seven months on from a knee injury which led him to leave Italy. Ronaldo is currently without a club but has in recent days been working on his fitness with Brazilian side Flamengo.

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Tense political showdown in Thailand Tense political showdown in Thailand
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The situation in Thailand is becoming increasingly tense, as anti-government protesters refuse a call by the army chief to end their occupation of Bangkok's international airport. Thousands of frightened tourists have been caught up in the chaos.

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