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Mali: Rebel groups agree to creation of Islamic state

Two Rebel groups have agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state in Northern Mali. After seizing Azawad – an area larger than France – two months ago, the groups had initially disagreed, with the secular Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA)…

International condemnation after Syria massacre

The United Nations has condemned the massacre of 92 civilians including 32 children in…

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…