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French Open: Hawks vs pigeonsThis year the French Open organisers have brought in air security : Eight hawks will be used to… 27/05/12 12:35 CET
Sport
Mark Webber wins Monaco Grand PrixAustralia’s Mark Webber produced a stunning performance to clinch the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday… 27/05/12 17:57 CET
French Open PreviewRoland Garros, the final and most prestigious tournament of the clay-court season, kicks off this… 27/05/12 09:15 CET
world news
Syrian government blames rebels for Houla massacreInternational outrage is mounting over a massacre in Syria that has left more than 100 people dead… 27/05/12 18:43 CET
California: Iconic bridge celebrates 75th birthdayIt is one of the most recognised, and most photographed, man-made wonders. The Golden Gate Bridge… 27/05/12 17:14 CET
Haneke scoops Cannes Palme d’OrAustrian director Michael Haneke has won the Cannes film festival’s top prize. He scooped the… 27/05/12 16:57 CET
Pope conducts mass amid media leaks scandalPope Benedict has conducted pentecostal mass in Rome after one of the most turbulent weeks in… 27/05/12 15:53 CET
Germany breaks solar energy recordGermany is said to have set a new world record for the amount of solar energy produced by a nation… 27/05/12 15:28 CET
Iran to build second nuclear plantIt has been revealed that Iran is set to begin construction of a second nuclear power station… 27/05/12 13:53 CET
Greek anger at Lagarde tax avoidance commentsGreeks have reacted angrily to comments made by Christine Lagarde in the Guardian Newspaper… 27/05/12 12:23 CET
Mali: Rebel groups agree to creation of Islamic stateTwo rebel groups have agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state in Northern Mali… 27/05/12 10:54 CET
Burials for 66 Muslims killed during Bosnian warThe bodies of 66 Bosnian Muslims, murdered and dumped in the Drina river 20 years ago, have finally… 27/05/12 09:15 CET
Indonesia: Lady Gaga concert cancelledLady Gaga’s concert in Indonesia has been cancelled. The controversial singer of such hits as… 27/05/12 08:34 CET
Egypt election: Shafiq vows no return to Mubarak eraOne of the two candidates battling to become Egypt’s president has distanced himself from former… 27/05/12 06:13 CET
Sweden’s Loreen crowned Eurovision winnerSweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest. Bookies favourite 28-year-old Loreen topped the leader… 27/05/12 05:04 CET
Documentary about Libya uprising premieres at CannesLast year’s revolts across the Middle East have already been turned into movies. Two of them are… 27/05/12 02:14 CET
International condemnation after Syria massacreThe United Nations has condemned the massacre of 92 civilians including 32 children in Syria… 27/05/12 00:03 CET
