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David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.

Greek police fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of lorry drivers protesting in Athens against a government order to end their strike.

A boat carrying passengers and goods has capsized on a river in the Democratic Republic of Congo killing about 140 people, officials say.

A woman is investigated over the deaths of eight newborn babies, while her husband is freed without charge, after remains are found in north France.

Police questioned France's Labour Minister Eric Woerth in their probe into the finances of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt.

Arizona says it will appeal against a federal court's decision to block parts of an anti-immigration law hours before it came into effect.

Russia expands the powers of its FSB secret police amid concern among human rights activists that they may be abused.

Officials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget.

Pakistan observes a day of national mourning after 152 people were killed in the country's worst-ever air disaster.