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Why Russians are flocking to Mexican hotspots

Toronto Star News - December 31, 2012 - 22:26

The Russians are coming to Mexico in ever bigger numbers — and just in time to bolster a tourism industry dealing with economic downturn.

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Queen commemorates 60-year reign

BBC News - 45 min 12 sec ago
The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
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Many trapped in Lahore collapse

BBC News - 46 min 16 sec ago
A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore, trapping dozens of people inside, officials say.
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Manitoba union could delay Phoenix Sinclair inquiry

CBC Canadian Headlines - 51 min 18 sec ago

A public inquiry into the death of Phoenix Sinclair, a five-year-old Manitoba girl who was slain in 2005, could be delayed by the union representing child-welfare workers.

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Final bids for retailer Peacocks

BBC News - 55 min 25 sec ago
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.
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VIDEO: Recalling the Queen's succession

BBC News - 55 min 37 sec ago
Sixty years on from Queen Elizabeth II's succession, two women recall their memories from that time.
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Wintry weather dominates papers

BBC News - 1 hour 11 min ago
Country 'lacks grit' when it comes to snow, say papers
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Earthquake in central Philippines

BBC News - 1 hour 19 min ago
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes the central Philippines, killing at least one and causing panic in nearby cities.
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Ministers 'can block rail bonus'

BBC News - 1 hour 46 min ago
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.
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Qantas CEO warns on airline laws

BBC News - 1 hour 59 min ago
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.
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Gandhi 'not focussed' on PM's job

BBC News - 2 hours 25 min ago
Priyanka Gandhi, Congress party's star campaigner in Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections, says brother Rahul is not focussed on becoming PM.
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Beijing defends Syria veto at UN

BBC News - 2 hours 41 min ago
Chinese state media defend Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters, as violence continues across the country.
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Women bishops supported by march

BBC News - February 6, 2012 - 00:45
Anglican women clergy are to rally in Westminster later at a march supporting plans to introduce women bishops.
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More floods threaten Queensland

BBC News - February 6, 2012 - 00:36
Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.
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VIDEO: Greece talks to resume

BBC News - February 6, 2012 - 00:28
Party leaders in Greece are to resume talks on backing a 130bn euro bailout plan
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Heathrow getting 'back to normal'

BBC News - February 6, 2012 - 00:27
BAA has said services at Heathrow are expected to be back to normal and that some 500 fewer flights operated out of the airport on Sunday.
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China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'

BBC News - February 6, 2012 - 00:24
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Drivers warned of icy conditions

BBC News - February 6, 2012 - 00:10
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England continue.
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Motorists warned of ice 'hazard'

BBC News - February 5, 2012 - 23:56
Forecasters are warning of a black ice "hazard" as many motorists take to the roads for the first time since snow fell across much of Britain.
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Giants edge Patriots in stunner

BBC News - February 5, 2012 - 22:56
Eli Manning produces yet another ice-cool performance in the fourth quarter as the New York Giants come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 21-17.
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