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As G8 leaders in Japan thrash out measures to fight soaring food prices, the Philippines is launching a vast overhaul of its agricultural sector to become self-sufficient in rice by 2010. One strategy -- to encourage the use of hybrid rice seeds.

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Fans of all things Japanese are flocking to a four day Paris extravaganza of manga comics, anime, Tokyo pop and Japanese wrestling. The ninth edition of Japan Expo, a celebration of Japanese pop culture is running through this Sunday.

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Colombia's military has shown for the first time a video detailing a daring rescue operation that set free 15 rebel-held hostages, including former Ingrid Betancourt.

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The Zambian government has categorically denied reports that the president has died. President Mwanawasa was flown to Paris for emergency care after suffering a stroke earlier this week. Minister for Information Mike Mulongoti told AFPTV Zambia's hard line on Zimbabwe would continue in the president's absence.

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Freed Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt said Friday she owed her life to France as President Nicolas Sarkozy gave her a hero's welcome to Paris, turning the page on her six-year hostage ordeal.

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Newly diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder surged among US troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007, a peak year for US fighting and casualties. Since 2003, more than 39,000 US troops have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, according to the military statistics.

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As international pressure increases for Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to share power, ordinary Zimbabweans continue their daily struggle to get by. With inflation at over two million percent, many flee into neighbouring countries to try to make some money.

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France celebrated Thursday the release of Ingrid Betancourt, whose six-year hostage ordeal in a Colombian jungle turned her into a cause celebre, championed by President Nicolas Sarkozy and grassroots groups.

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France celebrated the release of Ingrid Betancourt on Thursday, whose six-year ordeal in a Colombian jungle turned her into a cause celebre, championed by President Nicolas Sarkozy and grassroots support groups.

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The manager of the French national football team, Raymond Domenech, will keep his job. That's in spite of a poor showing at Euro 2008.

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It was a daring operation by Colombian special forces that led to the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages on Wednesday.

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Apartheid is abolished in South Africa, but clearly it still exists for salaries. A recent study shows that white South Africans still earn about five times more than blacks.

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The dramatic rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and fourteen other hostages from FARC rebels on Wednesday prompted scenes of joy in France, where the plight of Betancourt had become a cause celebre.

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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three US nationals were among a group of hostages rescued Wednesday from Marxist FARC rebels in a daring jungle operation, Colombian officials said.

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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, three US nationals and 11 other hostages were rescued from Marxist FARC rebels Wednesday, freed from years in captivity by a daring Colombian military raid. Images from AFPTV.

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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three US nationals were among a group of hostages rescued Wednesday from Marxist FARC rebels in a daring jungle operation, Colombian officials said.

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Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will give birth to twins in the coming weeks in the French Riviera maternity clinic she has checked into, her gynaecologist said Wednesday.

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Former Polish union leader Lech Walesa has hero status in Poland. But for how much longer? The authors of a controversial new book say the leader of Solidarity was an informer for the communist secret services in the 1970s.

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Robert Mugabe is back as president of Zimbabwe after what was widely denounced as a sham election. Meanwhile, the daily hardships of ordinary Zimbabweans look set to continue with many commuting into neighbouring Zambia to make some money.

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Iraq's sole weightlifting competitor Sawara Mohammed had no thoughts of Olympic glory when he began shovelling cement at age 13. Now he's on his way to Beijing.

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Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie has checked in to a French maternity clinic and is expected to soon give birth to twins.

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Buying an apartment or a House in the United States is no longer out of reach for foreigners. Attracted by a weak dollar and a wide offer, more and more Europeans are investing in Real Estate. Florida is one of their favorite destinations.

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France's Landes beaches are considered to be the finest of all surfing spots in Europe. The sport might be naturally environment-friendly, but its fans aren't always... That's unless they find a surf camp that has decided to go all green.

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France, which is taking over the EU presidency, faces a host of challenges, notably salvaging the treaty of Lisbon after Poland said it wouldn't ratify the text in the wake of an Irish no to the treaty in a referendum.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday urged Polish President Lech Kaczynski to ratify the European Union reform treaty, saying he must follow through on his signature of the charter.

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After having gone missing for 327 years -- ever since French Revolutionaries tore them apart -- the golden royal gates that used to grace the entrance to the Versailles Palace are back.

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The recent wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has tarnished the image of the country as a holiday destination but the tourist industry are still hopeful of attracting 10 million visitors in 2010.

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The Olduvai Gorge in north-western Tanzania is often referred to as the "Cradle of Mankind." Some of the most important hominids fossils were unearthed there, attracting international archaeological teams every summer.

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The European Commission on Tuesday reminded Warsaw of its commitment to ratify the EU's Lisbon treaty, after Polish President Lech Kaczynski refused to sign the text already rejected by Irish voters.

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A majority of French people say natinal coach Raymond Domenech must step down after his team's lame performance at the euro 2008. A new poll from a major French marketing institute, IFOP finds 52% of French give him a thumbs-down.

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On Monday evening, the Eiffel Tower was lit a dazzling blue with gold stars, symbolizing the EU colours to mark the start of France's six-month presidency of the European Union.

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was attending an African Union summit in Egypt on Monday amid growing calls for African leaders to shun the Zimbabwean president over his widely discredited election win.

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Spanish football fans have been celebrating their historic victory over Germany in the Euro 2008 final.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy has big plans for his country's stint at the European Union's helm starting Tuesday, but can the French leader chart the way out of the crisis sparked by Ireland's referendum 'No' vote?

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Germans are disappointed after their surprise defeat in the Euro 2008 final against Spain.

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Spain ended their almost half century wait for a major international title with a 1-0 win over Germany at the Euro 2008 final in Vienna on Saturday. Ecstatic Spanish fans celebrated this unexpected victory against the seemingly unbeatable Germans.

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Rioters in southwestern China torched government buildings and cars after anger over a probe into a schoolgirl's death exploded into violent protests, locals and state press said Sunday. Images obtained from You Tube show the rioting.

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Spanish coach Luis Aragones looks ahead to Sunday's Euro 2008 final with Germany.

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As they head into Sunday's Euro 2008 final, the German team is anxiously awaiting for news from their captain Michael Ballack, who is nursing an injury. German coach, Joachim Low speaks out.

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UEFA president Michel Platini in Vienna spoke about his expectations of Sunday's big match and looked ahead to the Euro 2012 in Poland and the Ukraine.