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Italy and Malta resolve row over rescued migrantsItaly has reportedly agreed to accept 140 illegal immigrant who were rescued in the Mediterranean… 19/04/09 20:45 CET
Nationalists on course to win north Cyprus voteTurkish Cypriots are voting in a parliamentary election today, and the result could have a serious… 19/04/09 20:04 CET
Goodwill but not deal at Americas summitThe Americas summit has closed without agreement on a final declaration – but that will not… 19/04/09 20:04 CET
Upbeat atmosphere but no deal at Americas summitThe Summit of the Americas has closed without agreement on a final declaration – but that will not… 19/04/09 19:29 CET
Row rages over racism conferenceA UN conference on fighting racism and intolerance is exposing as many divisions in the… 19/04/09 19:29 CET
Mandela appears at ANC election rallySouth Africa’s ruling ANC party has been given a pre-election boost. Nelson Mandela has… 19/04/09 19:29 CET
Madrid says arrests prevented ETA attackThe Spanish government says yesterday’s arrests of ETA’s alleged military chief and several… 19/04/09 19:29 CET
ETA crackdown ongoing after “leader” arrestSpanish police say they have made further arrests of suspected ETA members after the capture of… 19/04/09 13:39 CET
Italy and Malta in dispute over illegal immigrantsItaly and Malta are locked in a standoff over which should receive 140 illegal immigrants rescued… 19/04/09 13:38 CET
Orthodox Christians celebrate EasterOrthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. Thousands of faithful have… 19/04/09 13:38 CET
Belgian navy joins fight against piracyA Belgian navy ship is on its way to fight piracy off Somalia, as part of international efforts to… 19/04/09 13:38 CET
Police swoop on ETA suspectsA man said by Spanish security sources to be the head of Basque separatist group ETA’s military… 19/04/09 08:53 CET
Patriarch Kirill makes Easter debutAll over the world, the Orthodox Church is celebrating Easter. In Moscow, in the Cathedral… 19/04/09 08:52 CET
Obama praised for extending hand of friendshipUS President Barack Obama has won praise for offering to develop closer ties with Latin American… 19/04/09 08:52 CET
Obama “disappointed” by Iranian spying verdictUS President Barack Obama is said to be “deeply disappointed” by Iran’s decision to jail… 19/04/09 08:52 CET
