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Italy investigates drowning of would-be immigrantsItalian magistrates have launched an investigation into the shipwreck of a boat off the coast of… 20/08/06 08:08 CET
Annan accuses Israel over air raidThe United Nations has condemned Israel’s latest raid on Lebanon as a breach of ceasefire… 20/08/06 08:08 CET
Man to be questioned on plot to bomb German trainsFederal prosecutors in Germany will today quiz a 21- year-old Lebanese man who they believe planted… 20/08/06 08:08 CET
Iran flexes military muscle and says uranium enrichment goes onIran has fired tactical missiles during army wargames, as part of its preparations to face up to… 20/08/06 07:08 CET
Lebanon warns Israel against breach of truceAs Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora toured bombed out areas of southern Beirut, his government… 20/08/06 07:08 CET
Spain calls for EU help on immigrationThe Spanish government has intensified calls for EU help in coping with the flow of illegal… 20/08/06 07:08 CET
Warnings about water as global conference beginsIn a world rife with crises, it can be a forgotten problem. But water – and the lack of it – poses… 20/08/06 07:08 CET
Lebanese terror suspect detained over German bomb plotSuspected of belonging to a terrorist group and of trying to commit murder, a Lebanese student has… 20/08/06 07:08 CET
Iraqi Shi’ites killed in attacks on mass pilgrimageSniper attacks have sparked anger and panic among crowds of Shi’ite pilgrims in Baghdad. At least… 20/08/06 01:08 CET
Israelis defend commando raid on HizbollahAfter holding its weekly cabinet meeting, the Israeli government has defended its commando raid on… 20/08/06 01:08 CET
Taliban killed in clashes with Nato forcesDozens of Taliban fighter have been reported killed in fighting with Nato forces in Afghanistan… 20/08/06 01:08 CET
