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•  SA 'resurrected singer' detained 06 Feb 2012, 18:26

  A South African man who claims to be a famous Zulu musician who apparently died in 2009 is in custody until DNA tests determine his identity, police say.

  

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•  US sanctions Iranian Central Bank 06 Feb 2012, 18:23

  US President Barack Obama places new sanctions on Iran, blocking government assets held in the US, including the Iranian Central Bank.

  

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•  Queen commemorates 60-year reign 06 Feb 2012, 18:21

  The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes around the UK as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

  

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•  Radical cleric Qatada given bail 06 Feb 2012, 18:16

  Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

  

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•  Deadly quake hits the Philippines 06 Feb 2012, 18:07

  At least 15 people die and 29 are missing after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes islands in the central Philippines.

  

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