Coup-hit Guinea burying ex-leader
The funeral is under way in Guinea of former President Lansana Conte, whose death on Monday triggered a military coup.
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December 26th, 2008
December 26th, 2008
Conjoined twin dies in hospital
Conjoined twin Faith Williams died on Christmas Day, 23 days after the death of her sister, Great Ormond Hospital says.
December 26th, 2008
Live text - Premier League
Manchester United and Chelsea are both playing early on Boxing Day, with all 20 Premier League teams in action.
December 26th, 2008
Iraq militants in police battle
Six Iraqi policemen and seven al-Qaeda militants are killed during an attempt to break out of a police station in Ramadi.
December 26th, 2008
Philippines communists mark 40th
The Communist Party of the Philippines marks its fourth decade with a call to achieve revolution through armed insurgency.
December 26th, 2008
Stars mourning playwright Pinter
Tributes are paid to Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, following his death on Christmas Eve from cancer.
December 26th, 2008
NHS to get quicker drug approval
NHS trusts are to get guidance on which medicines they should provide more quickly, the head of an advisory body has said.
December 26th, 2008
Tainted milk trial opens in China
Two men go on trial accused of making and selling the chemical used in tainted milk that killed and sickened babies in China.
December 26th, 2008
Israelis re-open Gaza crossings
Israel re-opens the main cargo crossings into the Gaza Strip to allow the delivery of humanitarian supplies.
December 26th, 2008
Windies clinch shoot-out victory
West Indies win the first super-over eliminator after the opening Twenty20 international finishes in a tie in Auckland.
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