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Syrian government blames rebels for Houla massacre

International outrage is mounting over a massacre in Syria that has left more than 100 people dead, many of them children. Under pressure, the Syrian government has blamed rebels for the killings, which happened in the town of Houla in Homs province on Friday. UN military…

Mali: Rebel groups agree to creation of Islamic state

Two Rebel groups have agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state in Northern…

Iran to build second nuclear plant

It has been revealed that Iran is set to begin construction of a second nuclear power station…

Egypt election: Shafiq vows no return to Mubarak era

One of the two candidates battling to become Egypt’s president has distanced himself from former leader and ally Hosni Mubarak. With the final results from last week’s first round…

Greek anger at Lagarde tax avoidance comments

Greeks have reacted angrily to comments made by Christine Lagarde in the Guardian Newspaper reprimanding them for tax avoidance. According to the British daily, when asked about the people of…