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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'

Differences remain after Iran nuclear talks in Baghdad

After two days of talks in Baghdad over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme, it seems world…

Euro Crisis: Draghi calls for closer integration

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has renewed his call for greater economic integration within the eurozone. Months after EU leaders agreed a fiscal pact to reintroduce discipline…

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…