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Chuck Hagel sits down before giving testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee ©Reuters

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Growth in Chinese manufacturing slows

Official PMI data show that growth dipped in January

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Chicago’s January murder toll was the highest in a decade despite clampdown on gun ownership

, Indian Muslim activists protesting against actor Kamal Hassan's controversial spy thriller "Vishwaroopam" clash with police in Madurai, India ©AP

Zealots tarnish India’s reputation for free speech as rallies seek to muzzle public speakers

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Political gloom surrounds Italy election

Investors shrug off instability as hung parliament likely

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Explosion at Mexico’s Pemex HQ kills 25

Cause of blast at oil group’s building still unknown

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Syria lashes out over Israeli strike

Russia, Arab League and Hizbollah issue harsh responses

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Riots highlight limits on Morsi’s power

At least 50 have been killed in the past week

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