World Update from BBC News
Deadly blasts hit Pakistani cityAt least 45 people die in twin suicide attacks on Pakistani security forces in the eastern city of Lahore, police say.New York agrees 9/11 dust payoutNew York City is to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to rescue workers who say their health was damaged by dust at Ground Zero.UN critical of Israel over Gaza blockadeThe UN's top humanitarian official criticises Israel's Gaza blockade and settlement plans, as Israel seals off the West Bank.Pope defends celibacy of priestsPope Benedict XVI defends celibacy for Catholic priests, amid a new controversy about child sex abuse in Germany.Siberian tigers die at China zooEleven rare Siberian tigers die at a zoo in north-eastern China, raising fears over treatment of captive animals in the country.
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