UK inflation hits 3.8%

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Egypt: two candidates in presidential run-off

Results released by the Muslim Brotherhood suggest an Islamist and a former military man will go head to head in a run-off in Egypt’s first free presidential elections. Official results are not expected until Tuesday 29 May. Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi…

Hollande takes withdrawal message to Kabul

French President François Hollande has wasted no time in taking his message of an early French…

Afghan exit is 'fraught with peril for NATO'

Bankia needs further massive bailout

Shares in Spain’s Bankia were suspended on Friday as it was set to ask the government for a…

Spain acts to clean-up banks after downgrade

Economic troubles lead to healthcare troubles in Greece

The state of healthcare in Greece is suffering because of the country’s economic crisis, with many people unable to afford to visit the hospital or pay for medicines. Some chemists are…

Differences remain after Iran nuclear talks in Baghdad

After two days of talks in Baghdad over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme, it seems world powers have made little headway in resolving the main sticking points. Russia described the…