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German MP condemned for blaming Second World War on Poland

German MP condemned for blaming Second World War on Poland

A reported claim by a German MP that Poland provoked Nazi Germany was condemned as “very dangerous,” today by a deputy foreign minister in Angela Merkel’s government.

Seven die in Somalia airport car bomb attack

Seven die in Somalia airport car bomb attack

Seven people were killed when a suicide car bomber and gunmen attacked Somalia’s main airport today.

Russia suicide blast death toll rises to 15

Russia suicide blast death toll rises to 15

At least 15 people are now dead after a suicide car bomber targeted a city marker in Russia’s north Caucasus today.

Obama calls on pastor not to burn Koran

Obama calls on pastor not to burn Koran

US President Barack Obama today urged a Florida pastor to “listen to those better angels” and call off his plan to engage in a Koran-burning protest this weekend.

US Marines recapture pirate-held ship

US Marines recapture pirate-held ship

US marines stormed a pirate-held ship off the Somalia coast today and took nine prisoners.

Chinese anti-corruption chief sentenced to death over bribes

Chinese anti-corruption chief sentenced to death over bribes

A provincial official responsible for rooting out corruption has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court for accepting more than $1m (€780,000) in bribes.

Five killed in blast near Russian market

Five killed in blast near Russian market

At least five people were killed and 20 injured today when a car exploded near the central market of a major city in Russia’s restive North Caucasus region, officials said.

Tough summer trading for HMV

Tough summer trading for HMV

HMV today said its UK and Ireland sales slumped nearly 15% after the World Cup slowed the pipeline of new releases and the gaming market remained weak.

21 killed as bus plunges into Indian river

21 killed as bus plunges into Indian river

At least 21 people died when a crowded bus veered off the road and plunged into a river in central India, a news agency said today.

Contractors hit back at BP oil spill report

Contractors hit back at BP oil spill report

BP’s investigation into the Gulf of Mexico spill sparked a backlash from its contractors and US politicians who accused the oil giant of attempting to shift some of the blame.