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Austria poll blow for racism row MEP Andreas Moelzer
BBC
An Austrian far-right politician embroiled in a racism row says he will no longer be his party's top candidate in next month's European elections.
Major movie studios sue Megaupload
BBC
Six of the biggest movie studios have sued Megaupload and its key operators, including founder Kim Dotcom.
India begins giant general election
BBC NEWS
Indians are voting in the first phase of a general election which pits the governing Congress party against the Hindu nationalist BJP opposition.
Oscar Pistorius apologises for killing Reeva Steenkamp
BBC NEWS
An emotional Oscar Pistorius has started his testimony at his murder trial by apologising to the family of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
MH370: Plane search signal 'important lead'
BBC
Australian co-ordinators in the search for the missing Malaysian plane say a Chinese ship has detected a pulse signal for a second time, within hours of it being heard earlier on Saturday.
Sheffield Half Marathon chaos over cancellation
BBC
Chaotic scenes surrounded Sheffield's Half Marathon after organisers cancelled the event due to a lack of water for runners.
Chicago train crash driver who 'fell asleep' is sacked
BBC
A Chicago train operator, whose train derailed last month when she dozed off, has been sacked, officials say.
Afghanistan votes in historic presidential election
BBC
People in Afghanistan are voting for a new president in what will be the nation's first ever transfer of power through the ballot box.
Kerry calls for 'reality check' in Mid-East peace talks
BBC
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said it is time for a "reality check" in the Israel-Palestinian peace process amid a deep crisis in the talks.
Mumbai gang rape: Death sentences for India rapists
BBC
A court in India has sentenced three men to hang, under a new law which carries the death penalty for those convicted of multiple sexual assaults.