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How to catch a cobra with bare handsA Thai man demonstrates how to catch a cobra with bare hands during a jungle survival exercise with… 13/02/11 11:36 CET
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Uncertainty remains in EgyptDespite Egypt’s military rulers’ re-assurances, thousands of protesters refused to move from Tahrir… 13/02/11 22:54 CET
Germans commemorate Dresden deadThousands of Germans gathered in the eastern city of Dresden on Sunday, not just to remember the… 13/02/11 21:43 CET
Egypt on the brink of changeEgypt is entering a new era. Effectively the country is under martial law but the military is… 13/02/11 18:53 CET
Austrian icon Alexander diesPeter Alexander, one of Austria’s most famous entertainers, has died aged 84. Known as Peter… 13/02/11 18:33 CET
Police and protestors clash again in YemenProtestors have once again clashed with police in the capital of Yemen. Hundreds of… 13/02/11 17:34 CET
Italy’s women show the politicians how to humble BerlusconiOne section of society that has provided Silvio Berlusconi with much of his support appears to have… 13/02/11 17:13 CET
Mother of missing twins flies to CorsicaThe mother of missing twin girls has flown from Switerzland to Corsica to help in the police… 13/02/11 16:33 CET
Egyptian constitution suspendedEgypt’s ruling military council has suspended the constitution. On state television a spokesman… 13/02/11 16:24 CET
No change to Swiss gun lawIn Switzerland voters have rejected any change to the law allowing men to keep firearms in the… 13/02/11 16:24 CET
Italy calls for EU aid for migrant influxWith 1000 illegal immigrants arriving every day for the last five days on the Italian island of… 13/02/11 14:37 CET
Soldiers corral protestors in parts of TahrirSoldiers have moved in to form a cordon around the protestors who still occupy parts of Cairo’s… 13/02/11 09:03 CET
Cuban dissidents freed against their willA well-known Cuban dissident has arrived home, after being freed from prison against his will… 13/02/11 08:53 CET
Heavy police presence blocks protest in AlgiersIn Algiers 30,000 riot police were deployed as protesters tried to stage a march against the rule… 13/02/11 03:34 CET
Euphoria in Tahrir Square as uncertain future beckonsThousands of Egyptians remain in Tahrir Square to savour and enjoy the end of the regime of Hosni… 13/02/11 01:53 CET
Italians for and against Berlusconi plan protestsHundreds of Italians have gathered in Rome and Milan to call for the resignation of scandal-mired… 13/02/11 00:33 CET
