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7 November 2012 Last updated at 18:14 ET

Obama says best is yet to come

US President Barack Obama pledges to reach across the political divide as he basks in a clear election win over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Dozens killed in Guatemala quake

Thirty-nine people are killed and many more missing after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast, the president says.

Greece MPs back austerity cuts

Lawmakers in Greece narrowly back a fresh round of austerity measures, despite violent protests across the country.

US anti-Islam filmmaker jailed

A US man behind an anti-Muslim film that led to mass protests in the Middle East is sentenced to a year in jail for probation violations.
China readies for party congress

Final preparations are under way in Beijing for a Communist Party meeting that will see a new set of leaders unveiled.
New storm hits battered New York
Ghana department store collapses
Libya ex-leader faces murder probe
Syria government strongholds hit
Moscow 'jilted lover' kills five
Argentina 'freezes Chevron money'
Bahrainis' citizenship revoked

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Focus turns to US budget clash

Global markets fall after Barack Obama's victory, with investor attention now turning to a looming budget clash in Washington.
Euro growth forecast hits markets
EADS in German corruption probe

Sport

Celtic 2-1 Barcelona

Goals by Victor Wanyama and Tony Watt secure an unforgettable victory for Celtic over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Braga 1-3 Man Utd
Swann back home from India tour

Entertainment/Arts

Dad's Army star Clive Dunn dies

Actor Clive Dunn, best known for his role as Lance Corporal Jones in Dad's Army, dies at the age of 92.
Billion dollar art auction for NY
The Civil Wars cancel tour dates

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'Sorry, I'm a housewife'

German childcare plan sparks stay-at-home mum debate
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