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Nuclear talks with Iran falter
An official from the Iranian delegation said on Thursday that world powers are creating a “difficult atmosphere” which is hindering talks over its nuclear programme. Representatives from the the so-called 5+1 group which is made up of the five permanent UN security Council…
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Mali: renowned singers Amadou and Mariam on conflict and aid
It was considered to be one of the most stable countries in Africa, but in recent months, Mali has been rocked by a military coup. Islamist rebels and Touareg separatists are two factors causing…
Pushing the limits of the body
Just how far can the human body be pushed in the name of sport? Well, a pretty long way, as was proved in a recent experiment in France. For six days and six nights two athletes ran and rode…
1942 – ‘Death match’
The aftermath of the so-called ‘death match’ between the Kiev football team ‘Start’ and a team of Nazi soldiers during World War Two has been hotly debated for decades…
HIV vaccine on trial
A team of French scientists has started clinical trials on humans for a potential HIV/AIDS vaccine. Chief Scientific Officer at Grenoble-based PX’Therapeutics Nicolas Mouz said…
Will Hollande have the power to change the course of Europe?
France’s presidential run-off was a closely fought race in the end as both candidates made gestures to a far right that came in third in the first round. President Sarkozy made borders…
Dutch inventor cleans up water treatment
Water, water everywhere… but most of it is not fit to drink. Around one billion people do not have access to clean water. Untreated or undertreated sewage not only threatens our health but…













