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Today's News

Cairo rockslide search continues - Rescuers in Cairo are continuing their search for survivors after a rockslide crushed dozens of houses.

Balls defends Brown on economy - Schools Secretary Ed Balls spoke to Andrew Marr about his education plans and defended the prime minister.

Mauritania food bills rise by 30% - The rising cost of food has hit Mauritania hard, with a 30 percent rise in prices in the African country.

Data on 5,000 justice staff lost - Jack Straw has ordered an inquiry into the loss of a hard drive containing the details of justice system employees.

Tutu: 'God is weeping' - Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said that the Church is 'obsessed' with sexuality when there are greater issues.

Caribbean braced for Hurricane Ike - Several Caribbean nations have issued warnings to their populations, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Ike.

Flood fears ease as rains lighten - Flood fears are easing across England and Wales as showers replace heavy rain and river levels settle.