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Argentina train crash kills 49 and injures hundreds

Firemen rescue wounded passengers from the commuter train after the collision in Buenos Aires, Argentina, yesterday. Leonardo Zavattaro, Telam / AP Photo

A packed commuter train slams into a retaining wall at a railway terminus in Buenos Aires during rush hour, leaving at least 49 dead, 675 injured, and dozens trapped in the wreckage. Read Article Argentina train crash kills 49 and injures hundreds

A no-horse race to be US president

Political commentators say that were Mitt Romney to lose the primary in Michigan, the state in which he was born and raised, his credentials as the only viable Republican challenger to Obama would be in doubt. Gerald Herbert / AP Photo

Michigan primary crucial to Romney as his rivals are seen as unable to hold the middle ground against Obama as some Republicans talk of finding new candidate to inspire voters. Read Article A no-horse race to be US president

NYPD spied on Muslim students 480km away

Detectives trawled Muslim students' websites and spoke to local authorities about staff at the University at Buffalo campus, pictured above. David Duprey / AP Photo

New York police deployed monitors far away from their jurisdiction, and placed undercover officers in Muslim student associations. Read Article NYPD spied on Muslim students 480km away

Rio Carnival gets set to hold sway

Rio de Janerio is set to dazzle the world with a breathtaking display of fantasy pageantry in a rousing climax to its annual Carnival celebrations. Read Article Rio Carnival gets set to hold sway

Mexican football clubs attempt to sideline sports newspaper

All but two of Mexico's Primera Division football clubs act in solidarity with Chivas, whose owner accused Record of "a campaign of hate and abuses". Read Article Mexican football clubs attempt to sideline sports newspaper

Report finds Honduran prison was ripe for catastrophe

Internal Honduran government report says most inmates at the overcrowded Comayagua prison had never been charged, let alone convicted. Read Article Report finds Honduran prison was ripe for catastrophe

China's leader in waiting sticks to the script on US trip

Analysts say Xi Jinping, the Chinese vice president, made a conscious effort to appear less remote than the president Hu Jintao. Read Article China's leader in waiting sticks to the script on US trip

Will US Republicans put faith in Rick Santorum?

The former Pennsylvania senator leans far right at home and abroad, and while Mitt Romney, the favourite, has struggled in recent primaries, Rick Santorum continues to build support. Read Article Will US Republicans put faith in Rick Santorum?

Hundreds killed in prison fire in Honduras

Officials are investigating whether the fire, which has killed more than 350 inmates, was triggered by rioting prisoners or by an electrical short-circuit. Read Article Hundreds killed in prison fire in Honduras

Who is Bahrain's hired US 'top cop'?

Two months into the job of reforming Bahrain's police, American "top cop" John Timoney is being tested as Bahrainis mark the anniversary of popular demonstrations. Read Article Who is Bahrain's hired US 'top cop'?

Romney ends slide with narrow win to take Maine's Republican caucuses

His campaign for the party's presidential nomination receives a much-needed boost after three straight defeats. Read Article Romney ends slide with narrow win to take Maine's Republican caucuses

Egypt 'will not back down' over NGOs case

Ganzouri unmoved by US aid threat as PM's defiant statement is sign relationship between nations is entering turbulent waters. Read Article Egypt 'will not back down' over NGOs case

UK dismisses 'irrelevant' Argentina complaint over sending ships to Falkland Islands

President Cristina Kirchner said in a speech that she would report the UK to the UN Security Council because Britain's actions imply "a great risk for international security". Read Article UK dismisses 'irrelevant' Argentina complaint over sending ships to Falkland Islands

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Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

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Residents say stone-crushers and illegal mines are destroying land and accuse local officials of conspiring with quarry owners. Read Article Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (R) celebrates his goal against Porto during their Europa League second leg soccer match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, February 22, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) *** Local Caption *** DST01_SOCCER-EUROPA_0222_11.JPG

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Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

Adina Hempel presents the Cutting Through the City route during last year's Mena Lab. Pawan Singh / The National

Tasmena works to promote civic activism and dialogue between members of the community as an avenue to better urban design. Read Article Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

When it comes to the Oscars, things have been somewhat rosier for the Arab-speaking world. Read Article The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

A peek inside Dubai's own fight club

Melanie Swan trains with Nik Taumafai at KO Gym in Dubai's Marina area for her bout at White Collar Fight Night on March 23. Christopher Pike / The National

At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club