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US criticises Russia over missiles to Damascus

The US has criticised Russia's recent delivery of anti-ship missiles to President Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria. With a range of 300 km, the Yakhont missiles could…

Russia plays down significance of Syria arms sales

France becomes 14th country to approve same-sex marriage

French President François Hollande has signed gay marriage into law, making way for the first nuptials to take place in June. This makes France the ninth country to legalise…
At least 80 die in Iraqi bombings

At least 80 people have been killed in Iraq on a violent Friday of bombings in three major cities. The worst was a double attack in Bakuba, the first explosion ripping through a…

Human rights activists claim to have found torture evidence in Syria

Human rights activists have visited what Syrian rebels described as abandoned government…
Drama at Cannes – but this time off the red carpet

A touch of drama came to the Cannes Film Festival in an unexpected guise on Friday night when…

business

Eurozone remains in recession

At their latest meeting, Eurozone finance ministers have been trying to boost confidence in the European finance…
Slovenia’s shaky banks bring a downgrade from Fitch

european affairs

Does the ECI give EU citizens a voice?

Question from Georges in Brussels: "The European citizens' initiative or ECI was launched a year ago. Would you say…
Portugal – life two years after a bailout

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Bookmakers have installed Denmark as their favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest…

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The legendary Amitabh Bachchan joined Leonardo DiCaprio on the red carpet at Cannes, both for his…

Cannes honours Bollywood
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Malmö welcomes Eurovision thousands

The Eurovision Song Contest returns to its spiritual home this week, as host city Malmö gets ready to…
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Eurovision: The final running order

The running order for the Grand Final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest which takes place this Saturday in…

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Shoppers are used to seeing the traditional, lithesome outline of a fixed-sized mannequin in…

It’s revolutionized shopping, dummy
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Oledcomm is a Parisian start-up which has spent the last two years working with 'li-fi', or 'light…

Wi-fi makes room for li-fi
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Proton therapy gives cancer hope

Several million people in the world are affected by cancer and there are various treatments available. Some…
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Shrinking the pacemaker

At the Meditronic Company in Switzerland a new generation of equipment is being produced, from gloves and…

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PSG hope to keep Beckham involved with club

As well as celebrating extending their shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates by another five years Paris Saint Germain bosses announced they would…
fifa world cup

USA thrash Russia at Worlds

The United States kept themselves on track for a third World Championship title by thrashing old foes and defending champions Russia 8-3 in the…
football

Beckham announces retirement

After a glittering career spanning 20 years David Beckham is to retire at the end of the season. The announcement comes three days after the…
football

Chelsea break Benfica hearts in Europa League final

Chelsea are the new Europa League champions after beating Benfica 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena. Fernando Torres rolled the ball into the net 15 minutes…

football

Chelsea wins Europa League title

Chelsea has won the Europa League title after a thrilling match against Benfica in Amsterdam. The 'Blues' beat the Portuguese side 2-1 thanks to a…
basketball

Basketball: Gasol Out

Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not be representing Spain in EuroBasket 2013. This announcement comes less than a week after undergoing surgery on his…