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Taliban and US agree to historic peace negotiations

After nearly 12 years of death and destruction, the Taliban and the US are to hold talks on finding a political solution to end the war in Afghanistan.
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Published: 19/06/2013

G8 leaders agree deal on energy tax transparency

Oil and gas firms will have to report the amount of tax they pay – and have the details published – under a deal agreed by the leaders of the G8 last night.
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Published: 19/06/2013

Dozens feared dead as monsoon hits India

At least 23 people have died and around 50 others are missing after three days of torrential rain washed away buildings and roads in northern India, officials said.
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Published: 18/06/2013

Cameron talks up ‘biggest trade deal in history’

Europe and America yesterday launched talks on a free trade deal which Prime Minister David Cameron believes could add £100billion to the economy of the European Union.
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Published: 18/06/2013