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French socialists lash out at right in debatePresidential hopefuls from France’s Socialist party have met on stage for the first of three public… 20/10/06 12:10 CET
EU leaders arrive in Finland for energy summitFinnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has welcomed European leaders arriving in Lahti ahead of… 20/10/06 12:10 CET
Asturias prepares for awards ceremonyThe winners of this year’s prestigious Prince of Asturias prizes will be picking up their awards in… 20/10/06 12:10 CET
EU, Putin hedge over energy and rights differencesA European Union summit in which Russian President Vladimir Putin was a commanding presence has… 20/10/06 10:10 CET
Twenty-five EU leaders talk energy, rights with PutinPresident Vladimir Putin is special guest at a gathering of the leaders of the European Union, in… 20/10/06 07:10 CET
Gunmen fire at Haniyeh’s convoyPalestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has survived unscathed after an attack by gunmen on a… 20/10/06 07:10 CET
Lavish ceremony held for Spain’s Prince of Asturias awardsThere was lavish pomp and ceremony at the prestigious Prince of Asturias awards in Spain. Crown… 20/10/06 07:10 CET
Hamas and Fatah deal to try to end violenceFatah and Hamas are reported to have agreed on measures to try to put a stop to violence between… 20/10/06 07:10 CET
OPEC cuts output by 1.2 million barrels a dayAt a meeting in Doha, members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries have agreed to… 20/10/06 07:10 CET
EU, Russia poised for delicate talksEU leaders have been honing their diplomatic skills ahead of a potentially delicate meeting with… 20/10/06 07:10 CET
Eastern Iraqi city reportedly taken over by rebelsAs violence continues to escalate in Iraq, US president George W Bush has said he will consult his… 20/10/06 06:10 CET
Bulgaria prepares to go the pollsBulgaria goes to the polls on Sunday 22 October to elect the president who will bring the former… 20/10/06 06:10 CET
Clashes in Israel on final Friday of RamadanThe final Friday of Ramadan has been marred by violent clashes between Israeli police and… 20/10/06 06:10 CET
