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The Middle East's asymmetric war

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Before the Israelis started scaling back their operation in Gaza, one of their officials told the BBC that after what he called the "current round" they wanted to leave no perception that Hamas had come out on top.

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Charles Taylor - preacher, warlord and president

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Former Liberian leader and war crimes suspect Charles Taylor is going on trial in The Hague - the culmination of a lengthy campaign for him to be brought before an international court for allegedly backing rebels in neighbouring Sierra Leone.
Q&A: Trying Charles Taylor — BBC
World to hear case against Taylor — BBC

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South Africa 'losing Aids battle'

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South Africa is in danger of losing the battle against HIV/Aids, the United Nations children's agency has warned.
SA's HIV/Aids fight 'mismanaged' — BBC
SA's president 'failed on Aids' — BBC

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Quick guide: Guantanamo

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Guantanamo is a high-security detention camp run by the US at its naval base in south-eastern Cuba.

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Supreme Court showdown on detainees

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The US Supreme Court is holding a hearing on Wednesday in two cases that are being seen as a legal showdown over the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba.

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Oil markets explained

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Big movements in the oil price have significant ramifications around the world. But just what makes the price move and how do the oil markets work? BBC News takes a closer look.

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What is it like being an oil trader?

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The most popular software among oil traders is not an oil trading package or even a news service such as Reuters - it is Yahoo Instant Messenger.

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Who knows why oil prices are so high?

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On Wednesday, oil prices in New York set a new record trading high of $101.32 a barrel, ending the day at a record close of $100.74.

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How the Wii won over the world's gamers

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Even by conservative estimates Microsoft has invested many billions of dollars in its Xbox project, in an effort to be the market leader in an industry worth more than $30bn (�15bn) annually.

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World leaders offer congratulations to Bush

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BRUSSELS - News of President Bush's victory Wednesday swept across world capitals, where the reactions ranged from fence mending to flag burning.
Presidential election may have hinged on one issue: Issue 1 — USA Today
McGreevey contrite in farewell — USA Today
Congressional watchdogs critical of new census survey — USA Today

Washington doesn't know how to relax

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WASHINGTON (USATODAY.com) - This is one of those odd times in the nation's capital where the pace slows down and those of us used to running full tilt get a little uneasy and unsure of what to do.
Election results highlight Democrats' cultural woes — USA Today

Experts eager to dig in and analyze what election meant

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ALBUQUERQUE - Even though Sen. John Kerry concedes defeat, the vote count goes on. And so does the analysis of what the votes show.

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Google bets on Android future

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Google has made no secret of its ambitions in the mobile space. There are mobile versions of all its key services, such as search, e-mail and calendar.
Nokia morphs itself from within — BBC

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Audio slideshow: Laptops for Africa

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The so-called $100 laptop project is working to boost education for children in the developing world.
Slideshow: Out of Baghdad — BBC

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Getting more from Moore's Law

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For more than 40 years the silicon industry has delivered ever faster, cheaper chips.
Meeting the man behind Moore's Law — BBC

Cancer: The facts

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