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Syria army ‘in centre’ of Qusair amid assault on rebel town

Syrian government forces have launched a major offensive to retake the strategically important rebel stronghold of Qusair, near Lebanon. Syrian officials say the army have taken…

'Here to Stay', Syrian President Assad's defiant message

Salafists clash with police in Tunisia after rally is banned

Police have clashed with hardline Islamists in Tunisia after the government banned their annual rally. The Salafist Ansar al-Sharia group, who openly support Al Qaeda, were due…
Chinese PM Li Keqiang in India to boost trade and ease tension

China's new prime minister is making his first trip abroad since taking office in March, arriving first in India. Beijing says Li Keqiang's visit to Delhi shows the importance…

Car crashes through Virginia parade in the US

A car has plowed through a hikers parade in Virginia, USA. Between 50-60 injuries were…
Spain jobless restaurant customers work rather than pay the bill

People who cannot afford to eat out are being offered an alternative menu by a Spanish…

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

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Europe Weekly: donors dig deep for Mali

International donors meet in Brussels with a view to raising funds for Mali; French President François Hollande calls…
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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…

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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…

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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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Carlo Ancelotti to leave French champions PSG

After leading Paris Saint Germain to their first league title in 19 years Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the French capital club at the end of the…
tennis

Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to Win Italian Open

In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian…
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Switzerland and Sweden to meet in World Championship final

Co-hosts Sweden will meet surprise package Switzerland in Sunday's final of the world ice hockey championships following respective wins over Finland…
football

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…