Britain’s Andy Murray is drawn to face Tatsuma Ito of Japan, the world number 69, in the opening round of the French Open.

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Murray to face Ito in first round

BBC Newsline’s Natasha Sayee reports on the opening of the trial of two hotel workers for the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

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VIDEO: Michaela McAreavey trial – the first day

England overcome an early bout of nerves to ease to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the opening Test at Lord’s.

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England cruise home in first Test

Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic intended to “ethnically cleanse” Bosnia, the opening day of his war crimes trial hears.

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Mladic ‘headed ethnic cleansing’

US Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson testifies at the opening of the trial in Chicago of the man accused of shooting three members of her family in 2008.

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Hudson testifies at murder trial

Live coverage of the opening rounds of the Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP championships from under the lights of Qatar’s 5.380km Losail Circuit. (UK users only)

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VIDEO: Live: Qatar MotoGP

In the opening weeks of the Republican presidential race, Rick Santorum came across as a prickly, exasperated figure on the fringe of the debate stage, spending much of his airtime complaining about the lack of attention from the moderators. Read full article > >

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Rick Santorum has honed his image along the GOP campaign trail

The Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, appears on the map featured in the opening titles of the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time on New Year’s Day.

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EastEnders’ Olympic Park marker

Afghan President Hamid Karzai say he would back the opening of a Taliban liaison office in Qatar if it would help towards peace.

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Karzai backs Taliban Qatar plan

For the opening of a store on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, Apple has gone to extremes to ensure secrecy. The behavior has perplexed and infuriated officials in the California city.

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Secrecy surrounds new Apple store

More than 10,000 people have auditioned to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organisers say.

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10,000 vie for 2012 ceremony role

North Carolina had the hot hand in the opening half. The top-ranked Tar Heels couldn’t get anything going in the second.

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Top-Ranked Tar Heels Stunned by UNLV, 90-80

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai called Wednesday on elders assembled for a national conference to help create a fair framework for relations with the U.S. and find a path to peace for the turbulent country. Karzai spoke at the opening of a “loya jirga,” or grand council, which will discuss a proposed strategic partnership with the United States that would oversee the American military presence here as troops draw down, as well as possible peace talks with the Taliban. Read full article > >

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Karzai urges Afghan elders as loya jirga starts to help create framework for relations with US

Stocks steadied Thursday in Europe and were poised for a lift at the opening bell on Wall Street, after Italy managed a successful offering of debt securities.

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Debt Sale in Italy Steadies Markets

Hosts New Zealand launch their bid for a first World Cup title since 1987 with a comfortable victory over Tonga in the opening match of the 2011 tournament.

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New Zealand win launches World Cup