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Noriega in hospital over suspected stroke

Manuel Noriega, the jailed former military ruler of Panama, has been taken from his prison cell to a public hospital for treatment after a possible stroke, officials said.

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Mexico's ruling party picks female candidate

Mexico's ruling conservative party has chosen Josefina Vazquez Mota, a 51-year-old economist and former minister, as its candidate for presidential elections on July 1.

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Obama tightens sanctions on Iran's finances

Institutions in US given power to block and freeze all property and interests of Iran's government and central bankBarack Obama has tightened sanctions on Iran, including its central bank, seeking to increase pressure on the country's economy.

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America's Super Bowl looks sure to excite

Fans pose for photos around Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis, Indiana, before the start of the Super Bowl XLVI [AFP]Two star quarterbacks, a rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago featuring many of the same key characters, plus Madonna, this Super Bowl has all the makings of another thriller.

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Romney wins Nevada Republican caucuses

Front-runner Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney easliy won Nevada's presidential contestRepublican front-runner Mitt Romney easily won Nevada's presidential contest on Saturday, US television networks projected, taking command of the party's race to pick a challenger to President Barack Obama.

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Romney looks to solidify position in Nevada

With a huge lead in polls, US Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared poised for an easy win in the Nevada caucus that would put him in firm command of the party's presidential nominating race.

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Murders soar in Brazil city as police strike

The Brazilian government has sent federal troops to the state of Bahia to restore order after a labour strike by police opened the door to a crime wave, authorities said.

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Manning to face court martial over WikiLeaks

Many have rallied to Manning's side, saying he was right to expose US wrongdoingsA private charged in the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a general court martial, the army has said.

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Probe call over 'spying' on Shias in New York

US civil rights groups have called on the New York attorney-general to investigate the city's police department, after leaked documents showed police recommended increasing surveillance of Muslim Shia mosques based on their religion.

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Obama urges action on Syria as UN vote nears

Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution condemning SyriaThe UN Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution condemning Syria’s deadly crackdown, a day after reports of violence in the city of Homs that activists said left more than 200 people dead.

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