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Today's articles from news.bbc.co.uk

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. Mugabe is sworn in for sixth term Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 683 No
2. Brown makes Zimbabwe cash promise Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 281 No
3. ZIMBABWE AND ITS NEIGHBOURS Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 403 No
4. Zimbabwe: Possible scenarios Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 725 No
5. Q&A: Zimbabwe elections Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 1011 No
6. Mugabe aide tells West: 'Go hang' Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 730 No
7. African call for Zimbabwe unity Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 68 No
8. Robert Mugabe subdued in victory Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 513 No
9. A glimpse inside Mugabe's world Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 834 No
10. British firms warned on Zimbabwe Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 371 No
11. Business risks mount in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 518 No
12. Tesco to end trade with Zimbabwe Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 389 No
13. Mugabe is sworn in for sixth term Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 683 Yes
14. Brown makes Zimbabwe cash promise Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 281 Yes
15. ZIMBABWE AND ITS NEIGHBOURS Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 403 Yes
16. Zimbabwe: Possible scenarios Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 725 No
17. Q&A: Zimbabwe elections Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 1011 Yes
18. Mugabe aide tells West: 'Go hang' Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 730 Yes, Yes
19. African call for Zimbabwe unity Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 68 No
20. Robert Mugabe subdued in victory Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 513 Yes
21. A glimpse inside Mugabe's world Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 834 No
22. British firms warned on Zimbabwe Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 371 No
23. Business risks mount in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 518 Yes
24. Tesco to end trade with Zimbabwe Zimbabwe opposition asks voters to end Mugabe rule
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 389 No
25. Obama backs faith in public life Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 268 Yes
26. Obama backs faith in public life Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 268 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
27. Oil breaks new ground above $143 Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 315 Yes
28. Iraq seeking help to develop oil Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 614 No
29. Oil breaks new ground above $143 Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 315 Yes, Yes
30. Iraq seeking help to develop oil Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies; Initial No-Bid Contracts Delayed
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 614 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
31. Infections 'the biggest NHS fear' Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/30/2008 661 Yes
32. Public tolerant of 'nanny state' Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/30/2008 525 No
33. Three generations grateful for NHS Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/30/2008 497 Yes
34. 'We used to get coal for our new mums' Quality ranking key to NHS funds 07/01/2008 773 No
35. Aneurin Bevan tribute criticised Quality ranking key to NHS funds 07/01/2008 577 Yes
36. Drug approval for NHS to speed up Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/29/2008 553 Yes, Yes
37. Quality ranking key to NHS funds Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/30/2008 690 Yes, Yes
38. Cash-for-quality in new-look NHS Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/30/2008 442 No
39. Viewpoints: Darzi review of NHS Quality ranking key to NHS funds 06/30/2008 1261 Yes
40. NHS dentistry reforms 'failing' Quality ranking key to NHS funds 07/01/2008 335 No
41. Radwanska v Serena as it happened Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 721 No
42. Wimbledon day eight as it happened Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 5489 No
43. Venus through to face Dementieva Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 820 Yes, Yes
44. BBC pundit on the Williams sisters Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 325 No
45. Radwanska v Serena as it happened Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 721 Yes
46. Wimbledon day eight as it happened Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 5489 No
47. Venus through to face Dementieva Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 820 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
48. BBC pundit on the Williams sisters Analysis: Serena's challenge gains momentum
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 325 Yes, Yes
49. Curran considering leadership bid Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 408 Yes
50. Gordon eyes Labour leadership bid Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 220 No
51. SNP denies Alexander bias claims Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 421 Yes
52. Jamieson mulls Labour leader role Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 397 Yes
53. By-election looms after MP quits Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 196 Yes
54. How bad is Labour's credit crunch? Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 571 Yes
55. Curran considering leadership bid Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 408 Yes
56. Gordon eyes Labour leadership bid Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 220 No
57. SNP denies Alexander bias claims Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 421 Yes, Yes
58. Jamieson mulls Labour leader role Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 397 Yes
59. By-election looms after MP quits Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 196 Yes
60. How bad is Labour's credit crunch? Labour leadership contest on hold until Glasgow East by-election
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 571 Yes
61. Rocky start to French presidency EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 473 No
62. At-a-glance: French EU priorities EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 649 Yes, Yes
63. Poland in new blow to EU treaty EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 103 No
64. EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 94 No
65. EU plans cross-border healthcare EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 289 Yes
66. Mobile firms hit roaming deadline EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 197 Yes
67. Rocky start to French presidency EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 473 No
68. At-a-glance: French EU priorities EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 649 Yes, Yes, Yes
69. Poland in new blow to EU treaty EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 103 Yes, Yes
70. EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 94 No
71. EU plans cross-border healthcare EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 289 Yes
72. Mobile firms hit roaming deadline EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 197 Yes, Yes
73. Dalai Lama envoys in China talks Dalai Lama envoys in China talks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 450 No
74. Dalai Lama envoys in China talks Dalai Lama envoys in China talks
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 450 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
75. Clergy reject gay 'false gospel' Anglicans form 'new church' in gay clergy row -Times Online
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 234 No
76. Anglican conservatives form group Anglicans form 'new church' in gay clergy row -Times Online
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 312 Yes, Yes
77. Clergy reject gay 'false gospel' Anglicans form 'new church' in gay clergy row -Times Online
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 234 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
78. Anglican conservatives form group Anglicans form 'new church' in gay clergy row -Times Online
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 312 Yes, Yes
79. High security in Mongolia capital High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 485 Yes
80. Mongolia calls state of emergency High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 503 No
81. Mongolia votes in key elections High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 241 No
82. High security in Mongolia capital High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/02/2008 485 Yes, Yes, Yes
83. Mongolia calls state of emergency High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 503 Yes, Yes
84. Mongolia votes in key elections High security in Mongolia capital
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 241 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
85. Mandela taken off US terror list Mandela dropped from U.S. terrorism watch list
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 200 Yes, Yes
86. Mandela taken off US terror list Mandela dropped from U.S. terrorism watch list
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 200 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
87. Serena to meet giant-killer Zheng Serena to meet giant-killer Zheng
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 919 Yes, Yes, Yes
88. Zheng v Vaidisova as it happened Serena to meet giant-killer Zheng
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 2099 No
89. Serena to meet giant-killer Zheng Serena to meet giant-killer Zheng
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 919 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
90. Zheng v Vaidisova as it happened Serena to meet giant-killer Zheng
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 2099 Yes
91. Madeleine case timeline Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 1712 Yes
92. 'No decision' on Madeleine case Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 610 No
93. Police 'closing' Madeleine case Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 596 Yes
94. Missing Madeleine case begins to fade Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 694 Yes, Yes
95. Madeleine case timeline Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 1712 Yes, Yes, Yes
96. 'No decision' on Madeleine case Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 610 Yes
97. Police 'closing' Madeleine case Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 596 Yes
98. Missing Madeleine case begins to fade Portuguese officials: Madeleine probe not over yet despite reports -
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 694 Yes, Yes
99. Does the crowd affect the result? Nadal faces growing Murray bandwagon
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 1070 No
100. Confident Murray ready for Nadal Nadal faces growing Murray bandwagon
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 887 Yes, Yes
101. Does the crowd affect the result? Nadal faces growing Murray bandwagon
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 1070 Yes
102. Confident Murray ready for Nadal Nadal faces growing Murray bandwagon
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 887 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
103. Sub-prime woes force UBS changes UBS considers future without Swiss secrecy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 339 No
104. Sub-prime woes force UBS changes UBS considers future without Swiss secrecy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 339 Yes, Yes
105. Savers' cash safer if banks fail Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 677 Yes
106. Savers' cash safer if banks fail Savers' cash safer if banks fail
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 677 Yes, Yes
107. GM shares skid to 54-year nadir CNNMoney.com Market Report
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 332 Yes, Yes
108. GM shares skid to 54-year nadir CNNMoney.com Market Report
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 332 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
109. Sudan orders Antonov aircraft ban 100 die when plane catches fire in Sudan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 362 Yes
110. Sudan orders Antonov aircraft ban 100 die when plane catches fire in Sudan :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 362 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
111. Tories consider MP voting changes Tories offer answer to West Lothian question
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 99 Yes
112. Tories consider MP voting changes Tories offer answer to West Lothian question
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 99 Yes, Yes, Yes
113. Court fines eBay over fake goods Court orders eBay to pay $61M for Louis Vuitton knockoffs
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 79 Yes
114. Court fines eBay over fake goods Court orders eBay to pay $61M for Louis Vuitton knockoffs
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/30/2008 79 Yes, Yes
115. New Darfur peace envoy is named UN envoy to Darfur to resign :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 214 Yes, Yes
116. New Darfur peace envoy is named UN envoy to Darfur to resign :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: World
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
07/01/2008 214 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
117. Labour donor says Brown must go Big Brown's legacy needs challenge from Casino Drive -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 130 Yes
118. Labour donor says Brown must go Big Brown's legacy needs challenge from Casino Drive -
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
06/29/2008 130 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes




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