Taliban killed in clashes with Nato forces

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Muslim Brotherhood claims lead in Egypt presidential poll

With the polls closed and counting underway in Egypt’s landmark presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood is claiming that its candidate is through to a second round run-off next month. Based on its own…

Egypt Coptic Christians fear Islamist presidential win

Hollande flies into Afghanistan for lightning visit

New French President François Hollande has made a surprise flying visit to…

Afghan exit is 'fraught with peril for NATO'

Euro Crisis: Draghi calls for closer integration

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has renewed his call for greater economic integration…

EU summit: Draghi calls for 'courageous leap'

Brawl erupts in Ukraine parliament

A Ukrainian politician was rushed to hospital on Thursday after a brawl broke out in parliament. The fight started during a debate on a controversial bill, that if enacted, would make Russian…

Tunisia graduates demand jobs

A group of unemployed Tunisian graduates have held a protest to call on the government to do more to create jobs. The demonstration in the capital, Tunis, was organised by a group representing…