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Prodi proclaimed the winner of Italy’s general electionItaly’s Supreme Court has confirmed Romano Prodi’s narrow victory in the general election. It ends… 19/04/06 08:04 CET
Missing for decades; the Japanese soldier given up for deadA former soldier from Japan who was feared dead after the Second World War has turned up alive and… 19/04/06 07:04 CET
Russia says no to sanctions against IranRussia has insisted it is opposed to moves by the United States and its allies to impose sanctions… 19/04/06 07:04 CET
Disruption won’t derail vote, says President of ChadPreparations are underway for voting in the Presidential elections in Chad. Five million people are… 19/04/06 07:04 CET
Chinese President begins four day state visit to USPresident Hu Jintao of China had dinner with Microsoft owner Bill Gates at the start of a four day… 19/04/06 07:04 CET
Curfew adds to Nepal tensionsAuthorities in Nepal have ordered a curfew on the eve of a mass rally called by opponents of King… 19/04/06 06:04 CET
Rove caught up in White House reshuffleThere have been changes at the top in the White House in an apparent effort to turn around… 19/04/06 06:04 CET
France loses super sonar subFrance’s navy has launched a damage limitation exercise after admitting to losing an… 19/04/06 06:04 CET
Riots throw spotlight on a changing EgyptSectarian tension remains high in Egypt just a few days after widespread riots rocked the country… 19/04/06 06:04 CET
Hamas denies it stored weapons in JordanThe Palestinian government has denied accusations by Jordan that it stored weapons on its… 19/04/06 01:04 CET
Security Council discusses Iran’s nuclear plansSenior diplomats from the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany are meeting in… 19/04/06 01:04 CET
It’s a girl – Cruise and Holmes celebrate birth of baby SuriHollywood’s hottest couple are celebrating the birth of a baby girl. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes… 19/04/06 01:04 CET
Trade top issue during Chinese President’s US tourTrade is topping the agenda for the Chinese President during his first official visit to the United… 19/04/06 01:04 CET
Basque leader meets outlawed Batasuna chiefThe Prime Minister of Spain’s Basque regional government, Juan Jose Ibarretxe, has been holding… 19/04/06 01:04 CET
