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General World Headlines

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BBC News - World
The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.
Peru island makes gains from guano An island off Peru is making money from selling bird poo to use as organic fertiliser. Typhoon hits South Korean capital Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China. Female circumcision widespead in Egypt A doctor in Egypt is being taken to court for carrying out an illegal operation to circumcise young girls following the death of a 13-year-old. Handover marks 'new chapter' for Iraq US Vice-President Joe Biden has spoken at a ceremony marking the end of US combat operations in Iraq. Cricketer's village react to scandal What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam? Jolie appeals for Pakistan support Actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has issued an appeal for increased public support in providing help and relief for the millions of people who have been affected by the floods in Pakistan. Michael Douglas speaks of cancer Actor Michael Douglas has given his first interview since announcing he has throat cancer. Chile miners receive food via tube New pictures have been released of the miners trapped underground in Chile. Possibly the world's oldest champagne A team of divers has begun to salvage dozens of bottles, of what is thought to be the world's oldest champagne, from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea. Helicopter tour of West Bank and Israel Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a helicopter flight over the West Bank and Israel to understand the geography of the disputed land. French film highlights racism Racial discrimination in French job market reflected in new feature film L'Italien. New video reveals Titanic's condition New pictures have emerged of the shipwreck of the Titanic, almost 25 years since it was first discovered. Hurricane Earl heads for US coast Hurricane Earl is heading for the US east coast after causing power cuts and heavy rain across the eastern Caribbean. 10,000 Pakistan schools destroyed More than 10,000 school buildings have also been destroyed by the flooding in Pakistan, according to the government. The prospects of Mid-East peace The BBC's Rupert Wingfield-Hayes has been to the West Bank to see if there is any hope of bridging the gap between the two sides.

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