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  1. HOT NEWS: Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, other hybrids Last updated by CBC World News @ 07:40 GMT 15 updates 
  2. World's tallest tower in UAE closes: "Unexpected high traffic" causes indefinite closure, Dubai's Burj Khalifa own... Last updated by Al Jazeera English @ 07:40 GMT 1 update 
  3. Iran 'begins advanced enrichment': US and allies threaten sanctions as production of higher-grade nuclear fuel starts. Last updated by Al Jazeera English @ 07:40 GMT 2 updates 
  4. Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds are criticised by MPs for failing to lend enough to homeowners and businesses. Last updated by BBC News @ 07:40 GMT 1 update 
  5. Police investigate the death of a woman whose skeleton was found wrapped in carpet at a Manchester building site. Last updated by BBC News @ 07:40 GMT 1 update 
  6. #Iran begins the process of enriching uranium to 20% in the presence of IAEA inspectors, Iranian state media reports Last updated by Breaking News @ 07:30 GMT 2 updates 
  7. Former Wales captain Gary Speed says drawing England represents a great opportunity for a promising young Wales.. Last updated by BBC News @ 07:10 GMT 1 update 
  8. Opposition politicians in Sri Lanka begin talks to decide what to do following the arrest of their defeated pr.. Last updated by BBC News @ 06:50 GMT 2 updates 
  9. Doctors say more younger diabetics are needing sight-saving treatment for a condition older patients normally d.. Last updated by BBC News @ 06:40 GMT 1 update 
  10. 'Criminal in uniform' Ali Dizaei hits the headlines Last updated by BBC News @ 06:20 GMT 1 update 
  11. University applications reach record levels for fourth year in a row Last updated by The Guardian @ 06:18 GMT 1 update 
  12. Police 'ignore' rights of sex trafficking victims Last updated by The Guardian @ 06:18 GMT 1 update 
  13. L.A. County authorities order mandatory evacuations for more than 500 homes in mudslide-prone areas as new storm approaches - AP Last updated by Breaking News @ 06:08 GMT 1 update 
  14. Pakistan police 'foil hotel attack': Suspected Taliban fighters arrested for alleged plot to target US citizens. Last updated by Al Jazeera English @ 06:05 GMT 1 update 
  15. U.N. halts deliveries to about 10K quake survivors in #Haiti after discovering fake coupons at food distribution sites Last updated by Breaking News @ 05:48 GMT 2 updates 
  16. Update: Toyota's president: Company to increase outreach to government agencies charged with protecting driver safety Last updated by Breaking News @ 05:43 GMT 1 update 

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