UN to start refugee return The UN refugee agency is to begin repatriating Kosovo Albanian refugees on Monday, but many are not waiting for help. ALSO: Kennedy sounds note for Belgrade British troops arrest Serb suspect Russians arrive in Kosovo

		Arms call angers republicans Sinn Fein and the Ulster Unionists clash over an ultimatum to hand in terrorist weapons, intensifying the deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process. ALSO: Trimble urges Drumcree ruling delay Mowlam predicts breakthrough Head to head: Northern Ireland's peace process

		Hollywood comes to Glastonbury Movie heart-throb Keanu Reeves brings his band to the massive Glastonbury Festival in the English countryside - but he fails to make the main stage. ALSO: Glastonbury: A weekend in pictures Festival fun survives crime rise Pop fans feel festival heat

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Kashmir diplomacy stepped up A senior US official has held talks in Delhi on the fighting in Kashmir as the Pakistani prime minister prepares to leave for China.		House fire murder probe Four members of the same family die after being attacked in their home, which was then set on fire.
Peace deal for Sierra Leone Reports from Togo say Sierra Leonean rebels - who have been fighting a civil war for eight years - have reached a peace agreement with the government.		Left winger Benn to resign Veteran Labour MP Tony Benn - at odds with the party's modernisers - is to quit parliament at the next general election.
Australia to crack down on illegal immigrants Australia announces a new campaign to try to combat the increasing problem of human trafficking.		Hill's career may be over Damon Hill may quit Formula One before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in a fortnight.
Bomb attack on German night-spot Police in Germany say 16 people have been injured in a bomb attack in the eastern town of Merseburg.		Eric Clapton admits abusing wife Rock legend Eric Clapton describes his alcohol and drug addiction of the 1970s, and reveals for the first time that he abused his wife.
Pakistan cricketers 'drank and gambled' Pakistan's anti-corruption squad is reportedly investigating what it says are late night visits by the cricket team to casinos and nightclubs during the World Cup.		Pay-outs over passport delays People who miss holidays because of the long delays in issuing passports will get compensation, the Home Office has said.
Silk vests beat the bullets Police in Thailand have been testing a new low-cost bullet proof vest made from just a few layers of soft Thai silk.		Trimble urges Drumcree ruling delay Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has urged the Parades Commission to postpone a decision on the controversial Drumcree march while he tries to negotiate a solution.

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