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Thalidomide victims say apology not enough

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

It took half a century, but the makers of a drug which caused birth defects around the world are saying that they are sorry. Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant women to help with morning sickness, but it caused thousands of babies to be born with deformities. Al Jazeera’s Nick Spicer reports from Berlin.

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Funeral preparations under way for Ethiopia’s PM

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Ethiopia will hold a state funeral on Sunday for Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died two weeks ago of an undisclosed illness in a Belgium hospital. Heads of state from across Africa are expected to attend the funeral. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow reports from Addis Ababa.

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New wheelchair app helps disabled get around

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

People in wheelchairs often live on the fringes of society. The world health organization says disabled people are usually less educated, likely to earn less money, and die much younger than able-bodied men and women. But for Germany’s 1.6 million people in wheelchairs, there’s a new web application that’s making things a little better. Zein [...]

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Peru theatre aims to attract diverse audience

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

The lights are on in one of the largest and most modern theatres in South America. Peru’s new Grand National Theatre, which has finally opened its doors, aims to bring the arts to a wider audience by making it accessible to people of all incomes. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima.

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Inside Story – Will elections usher in a new era in Angola?

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

As Angolans are electing a new president, we ask if change is likely to happen in this oil-rich African country. And will it address its economic and social problems?

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British squatters face eviction after law change

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Thousands of squatters in England and Wales face possible eviction after a change in the law. As of midnight on Saturday, it is a criminal offence to squat in a residential property, meaning that homeowners will no longer need to go to court in order to secure an eviction. The change has prompted protests, as [...]

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Firefighters contain Spain wildfires

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Firefighters in southern Spain have contained a huge forest fire that threatened a number of tourist resorts. One person died in the fire, which started near Coin, west of Malaga, early on Thursday, and spread to the outskirts of the resort of Marbella. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports.

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Turkey protesters march in support of Assad

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Thousands of Turkish supporters of Bashar al-Assad have marched through the town of Antakya, in southern Turkey, demanding that their government end its support for Syria’s opposition. Many protesters are fed up with the number of Syrian refugees who have fled into Turkey, something that has become a political issue along the tense border region. [...]

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Angola’s president dos Santos to return to power

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Angola’s ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the party of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, looks set for a comfortable win in the country’s national election as early counting has t well ahead. He’s been in power for 33 years and a win would give him five more years. The vote was [...]

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Spaniards unhappy about rise in sales tax

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

As part of Spain’s strict austerity measures, shoppers will now face a sharp increase in taxes on goods and services. But most Spaniards are not happy about the tax increase. And many supermarkets have promised not to pass on the extra cost to consumers, with some people saying the government should change the tax system. [...]

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Yosemite visitors at risk from deadly virus

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Up to 10000 people who stayed at California’s famous Yosemite National Park may have been exposed to a deadly virus. Two people have died from the mouse-borne Hantavirus. At least six others are sick. Al Jazeera’s Cath Turner reports.

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Convicted axe murderer welcomed in Azerbaijan

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

A huge crowd has welcomed home a convicted axe murderer to the Azerbaijan capital of Baku. The former soldier was extradited back to the country by Hungary after murdering an Armenian soldier in Budapest. The case has caused a diplomatic row between old adversaries Armenia and Azerbaijan. Al Jazeera’s Iain Bruce reports.

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