Mugabe tells the west to 'go hang' Zimbabwe president defiant but violence may be turning African leaders against him. More on Zimbabwe

9/11 suspect boasts of Pearl death Khalid Sheikh Mohammed says he killed US journalist Daniel Pearl. More on al-Qaida

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Russia joins west in turning sanctions screw on Iran
Russia agrees to tighten UN sanctions on Islamic regime.
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Israel risks isolation as Hamas-Fatah coalition begins
· US fails to join boycott over peace conditions
· Europe and UK sound out moderates in new cabinet
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Musharraf vows to stay out of top judge's trial
President Pervez Musharraf has promised not to interfere with the disciplinary case against Pakistan's top judge.
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Russia tightens grip on EU energy supply
· Putin signs deal for oil pipeline to Greece
· Concerns increased over dependency on Moscow
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India's Maoist insurgency gathers pace
· Pro-government militia fighters among casualties
· Rebels' strength may draw army into direct conflict
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For Kosovo, new war fears
World briefing, Simon Tisdall: In the evolving narrative of the Blair era, the Kosovo intervention is described as a key moment.

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Murder victim 'wrote message with her blood'
A message apparently written in blood by a dying murder victim has enabled Italian police to reopen a murder case.
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Brazilian looters flee with £1m in cash after plane crash
· Four die as light aircraft comes down in woodland
· Police find money in local settlement after chase
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US banana firm fined $25m
A US banana company has agreed to pay a $25m (£13m) fine after admitting it paid terrorists for protection in Colombia.
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Balkans on the brink
World briefing, Simon Tisdall: Russian power play over Kosovo could trigger a new European war.
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A trip to Le Pen's heartland Audio slideshow: Angelique Chrisafis and Dan Chung in the National Front's stronghold. More on France

Minister given liver transplant
South Africa's minister of health, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, has had a liver transplant.
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Márquez avoids 80th birthday celebration
The two old friends Márquez and Castro, each semi-retired, took a stroll and caught up on each other's news.
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The $1,000 caviar pizza
The humble pizza has come a long way from its 19th century origins as an oven-baked Neapolitan favourite.
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