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A storm that caused major flooding in northern England also kicked up some serious waves in Wales. View this and other images from around the globe chosen for The Week in Pictures.
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Anti-WTO protests turn violent
Geneva police say 'situation is calmer' after cars burned, windows smashed. Full story
Official: Bomb sparked Russia train crash
At least 26 killed, dozens hurt. Full story
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10,000 African albinos fearful after killings
The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has displaced or driven thousands of albinos in East Africa into hiding, the Red Cross says.
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Brazil: ‘Gringos’ must pay to save Amazon
Brazil's president says "gringos" should pay Amazon nations to prevent deforestation, insisting Western nations have caused more past environmental destruction than loggers.
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3 Americans die in China plane crash
Three Americans were killed when a cargo plane crashed during takeoff at Shanghai's main international airport, U.S. Embassy officials said Saturday.
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Official: Bomb sparked Russia train crash
The head of Russia's domestic intelligence service said that a bomb was behind the derailment of an express train that left scores dead and nearly 100 injured.
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Is Dubai too big to fail for Abu Dhabi?
As world markets absorbed the shock of Dubai's debt crisis, the ruler of the city-state left town for an important meeting in a desert palace. His hosts: the leaders of neighboring Abu Dhabi.
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Pakistan leader turns over nuclear authority
Pakistan's president relinquished command of its nuclear arsenal to the prime minister, a political ally, and signaled he was ready to shed more power as he faces growing pressure to resign.
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