Flood misery continues across Europe
Poland is bracing itself for another wave of floods that have been devastating large parts of the country for over a month. During that time, some…
View ArticleKerviel blames system for bank's losses
The man whose trading almost brought down Societe Generale, one of France's biggest banks, has appeared in court. Jerome Kerviel's long-awaited…
View ArticleBig unknowns remain in Gulf oil disaster
BP may be capturing more of the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, but authorities say they do not know for sure how much is still leaking. And…
View ArticleSoweto's children ready for World Cup
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View ArticleNew UN sanctions due against Iran
A new round of sanctions is due to imposed on Iran today by the UN Security Council. Members are voting on a draft resolution that is the product…
View ArticleDutch election dominated by the economy
Dutch voters are going to the polls in an election dominated by fears over the economy. The last government collapsed in March over the country's…
View ArticleAbbas to meet Obama in Washington
More than a year after they last met in Washington, the US and Palestinian presidents are due to hold fresh talks in the White House today.…
View ArticleMaalouf takes Asturias prize for letters
The Prince of Asturias Award for Letters has gone to Lebanese born writer Amin Maalouf. Maalouf's novels include "The Rock of Tanios" and "The…
View ArticleNATO convoy attacked on the outskirts of Islamabad
A NATO supply convoy has been attacked by gunmen on the outskirts of Islamabad. A gang of militants opened fire, setting twenty lorries ablaze and…
View ArticleWorld cup : Cameroon team on the way to South Africa
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View ArticleWorld Cup : defending champions Italy arrived in Johannesburg
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View ArticleSilicon Valley stars shine in US primaries
Women have been the big winners in the US primaries - the selection contest for Democratic and Republican candidates for November's mid-term…
View ArticleWorld cup : fans arrivals at Johannesburg airport
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View ArticleCristiano Ronaldo unveiled as a wax legend.
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View ArticleSetback for S.Korea's space programme
South Korea's plan to join what is turning out to be an Asian space race has suffered a setback. The launch of a scientific satellite has been…
View ArticleHealth care costs when patient crosses EU borders -- who pays
Who pays for health treatment when a patient crosses EU borders to get it has been cleared up with the member countries' agreement on new rules.…
View ArticleAusterity measures dominate Dutch election
People in The Netherlands are voting in parliamentary elections dominated by economic concerns. Fiscal austerity has been the main talking point…
View ArticleHigh speed photography featured in Madrid exhibition
An exhibition on the remarkable American photographer Harold Eugene "Doc" Edgerton is one of the highlights of this year's Photoespana festival that…
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