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Racing behind the scene in Le Mans 24-hourMechanics work on the Audi R18 TDI driven by Andre Lotterer of Germany during the Le Mans 24-hour… 12/06/11 12:48 CET
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AK party seals historic third straight win in TurkeyThe ruling AK party has won the Turkish general election with nearly exactly 50 percent of the… 12/06/11 23:19 CET
Iranian activist dies after hunger strikeIranian journalist Reza Hoda Saber began refusing food in prison in Tehran after hearing that a… 12/06/11 23:03 CET
Tripoli says rebels driven back from ZawiyahRebels have taken on forces loyal to Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi near the town of Zawiyah. It is… 12/06/11 22:23 CET
AKP wins Turkish General Election but falls short of constitution-changing majorityThe count is nearly finished in the Turkish general election, and the results appear to be… 12/06/11 20:20 CET
Crackdown continues in northern SyriaWitnesses have reported violent battles in the northern Syrian town of Jisr Al-Shughour, which, its… 12/06/11 19:27 CET
Death of Iranian journalist on hunger strike – reportsA jailed Iranian journalist has died a week after going on hunger strike according to an opposition… 12/06/11 18:39 CET
Ash cloud affects flights Down UnderAn ash cloud is once again causing problems with flights, this time in southern Australia and New… 12/06/11 18:37 CET
First pictures released of Gabrielle GiffordsThe first pictures of US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords since she was shot in the head in January… 12/06/11 18:35 CET
Intimate funeral for Jorge SemprunFamily and close friends have gathered for the funeral of Jorge Semprun near Paris. The Spanish… 12/06/11 18:35 CET
Conflicting attitudes on Russia Independence DayJune 12 is Russia Day – a national holiday celebrating the anniversary of the Russian Federation… 12/06/11 17:44 CET
Bank of Israel chief wants to lead IMFThere is another candidate in the running for the top job at the International Monetary Fund now… 12/06/11 16:25 CET
“The Outraged” dismantle their camp in MadridAfter occupying one of Madrid’s main squares for four weeks, demonstrators have begun voluntarily… 12/06/11 16:23 CET
UN Syria resolution on “knife edge” – HagueSyrian state television says government troops are fighting violent battles with what it says are… 12/06/11 14:43 CET
Italy referendums could show anger at BerlusconiItalians voting in Sunday’s referendums could strike a blow against Silvio Berlusconi. The Prime… 12/06/11 13:33 CET
Erdogan win in Turkey elections could lead to new constitutionThe most likely results of today’s election in Turkey is a third consecutive term for Recep Tayyip… 12/06/11 12:53 CET
IMF hit by cyber attackThe International Monetary Fund has become the latest high profile victim of a cyber attack. The… 12/06/11 10:49 CET
Anti-Saleh demonstrators flood SanaaThe streets of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Saturday belonged to opponents of President Saleh as… 12/06/11 10:07 CET
Solar plane forced back down to earthTechnical hitches have forced the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse to cut short a flight from… 12/06/11 09:45 CET
No charges for E. coli farmThe farm at the centre of the E. coli outbreak that killed at least 31 people will not face… 12/06/11 09:45 CET
Fischer joins race for IMF top jobBank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer says he will run for the top job at the International… 12/06/11 09:45 CET
Berlusconi urges voters to abstain in referendumsPolls have opened for four referendums in Italy, which could give people the chance to express… 12/06/11 08:33 CET
Turkey goes to the pollsVoting is underway in Turkey in a general election expected to return the ruling AK party for a… 12/06/11 04:53 CET
Pressure grows on sext scandal congressman to quitSurrounded by reporters, US Congressman Anthony Weiner said yesterday: “I’ve made mistakes, as … 12/06/11 03:23 CET
Chirac joke falls flat with French rightHe may have been joking but not everyone will see the funny side. Suggesting a switch of… 12/06/11 01:33 CET
Twin blasts kill at least 34 in PakistanTwin explosions have ripped through a market in the city of Peshawar in the volatile northwestern… 12/06/11 00:34 CET
Syrians flee “savage” BashirAround 10,000 Syrians – men, women and children – are estimated to have flocked to the border area… 12/06/11 00:24 CET
