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19 July 2008 15:45 BST

US presidential candidate Obama begins international tour

US presidential candidate Barack Obama arrives in Afghanistan

US presidential candidate Barack Obama has arrived in Afghanistan on the first leg of an international tour.

The presumptive Democratic nominee's itinerary also includes visits to Iraq,... Full Story

Malaysian opposition leader bailed
The main opposition figurehead in Malaysia has been bailed by police after being arrested at gunpoint over claims he sexually assaulted a male office volunteer. Full Story
Egypt train crash kills at least 30
At least 37 people have been killed in a train crash in northern Egypt, local police have said. Full Story
US troops withdraw from Afghan base following attack
US troops have pulled out a base in Afghanistan after nine soldiers were killed earlier this week. Full Story

Malaysian opposition leader held over sex claims
The main opposition figurehead in Malaysia has been arrested at gunpoint over claims he sexually assaulted a male office volunteer. Full Story

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