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2012 Report on Gender Equality and Development looks at women’s issues in India
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Seismic activity continues to shake Puerto Rico with 5.2 quake
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Nationalised UK bank Northern Rock appoints new chief executive
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Borneo bridge collapse: death toll reaches four, many remain missing
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