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Napoli back on track thanks to Uruguayan duo

14/02/2012 : Napoli ended a winless run of five matches on Monday with a 2-0 win over Serie A rivals Chievo thanks to goals from Uruguayan duo Miguel Angel Britos and Edinson Cavani.
Oil prices jump after Greek austerity deal

14/02/2012 : World oil prices got a bump Monday from Greece's approval of austerity measures, which have been demanded by international creditors in return for a second bailout, analysts said.

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Sudan, S. Sudan sign border issue non-aggression pact
11/02/2012 : Sudan and South Sudan signed a "treaty of non-aggression" on their disputed border Friday in Addis Ababa, where African Union-led negotiations between the two sides are being held.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hits campaign trail
11/02/2012 : Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was greeted by cheering crowds Saturday as she hit the campaign trail in the constituency where she is standing for parliament for the first time.
Egyptians rally against defiant military rulers
11/02/2012 : Thousands of people rallied outside Egypt's defence ministry Friday calling for the military rulers' ouster a day before a civil disobedience campaign marking Hosni Mubarak's overthrow a year ago.
Iran renews support for Palestinian resistance
11/02/2012 : Iran reaffirmed its backing for the Palestinian resistance against regional arch-foe Israel, the presidency website cited first vice-president Mohammad Reza Rahimi as telling the visiting Hamas premier.
Obama anchors budget on tax cuts for the rich
11/02/2012 : US President Barack Obama will Monday roll out a populist election-year budget challenging Republicans to support his job creation drive and to finally agree to hike taxes on the richest Americans.
Federer crashes to shock Davis Cup defeat
11/02/2012 : Roger Federer slumped to his first Davis Cup defeat in nine years when he was shocked 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 by John Isner as the United States opened up a 2-0 lead over Switzerland.
Monti dismisses downgrade of 34 Italian banks
11/02/2012 : Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti dismissed news that Standard & Poor's had downgraded the credit ratings of 34 Italian banks on Friday as "mechanical."
Alonso gives Ferrari late test boost
11/02/2012 : Former double world champion Fernando Alonso clocked the fastest time on the final day of Formula One testing on Friday, ending a frustrating week for the Italian giants on a high.
European stocks, euro falter on Greece divisions
11/02/2012 : European stock markets closed lower and the euro dropped against the dollar on Friday in reaction to violent protests in Athens that rocked Greece's divided government after the eurozone held up a debt bailout.
Belgian court refuses to ban 'Tintin in the Congo'
11/02/2012 : A Belgian court refused Friday to ban the sale of "Tintin in the Congo," rejecting arguments by a Congolese man that the iconic comic book was filled with racist stereotypes about Africans.