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Pakistan Hangu soldiers killed as talks due to resume
BBC NEWS
At least six Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a bombing in the north-west, as violence continues despite an apparent ceasefire with militants.
China congress reveals growth target and defence boost
BBC NEWS
China announced a growth target of 7.5% and revealed plans to raise its defence budget by 12.2%, as it opened its annual parliament session in Beijing.
Putin: Russia force only 'last resort' in Ukraine
BBC
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is no need yet to send Russian troops into Ukraine.
Egypt military chief Sisi hints at presidential bid
BBC
Egypt's armed forces chief, Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, has said he cannot ignore calls by the majority for him to run for president.
Pistorius neighbour 'heard fight'
BBC
A second witness at the murder trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has told a court in the capital Pretoria she was awoken by the sounds of a fight early on 14 February 2013.
Pistorius pleads not guilty at Reeva Steenkamp murder trial
BBC
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Oscars: Slave and Gravity share Academy spoils
BBC
Historical drama 12 Years a Slave has won best picture at the 86th Academy Awards, while space drama Gravity won the lion's share of awards.
Ukraine crisis: Russia vows troops will stay
BBC
Russia has vowed its troops will remain in Ukraine to protect Russian interests and citizens until the political situation has been "normalised".
China separatists blamed for Kunming knife rampage
BBC NEWS
Chinese officials have blamed separatists from the north-western Xinjiang region for a mass knife attack at a railway station that left 29 people dead and at least 130 wounded.
Afghan prison tricked into freeing Taliban fighters
BBC NEWS
Prison officials in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar have been tricked into releasing a dozen Taliban fighters.
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