Barbra Streisand holds two-day charity auction clear-out
Performer Barbra Streisand is auctioning off some of her most treasured possessions, including mementoes from her career.
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Maldives cabinet set to submerge
Maldives ministers are to hold an underwater cabinet meeting on Saturday to highlight the effects of climate change.
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North Korean diplomat to visit US
A senior North Korean diplomat is to be allowed a rare visit to the US later this month, officials say, with “informal” meetings planned.
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Indian fireworks blaze ‘kills 30′
At least 30 people have been killed and 10 injured in a fire at a fireworks warehouse in southern India, reports say.
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Ousted Honduras head has deadline
Ousted Honduras President Zelaya will give talks with the interim government two more days to reach agreement.
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