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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 control of key points in the the city centre. According to opposition activists, government troops are being supported by militants from…
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Former French finance minister Cahuzac withdraws candidacy
Disgraced ex-finance minister Jérôme Cahuzac has bowed out from…
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Chicago protest against school closures
Hundreds of parents, students and teachers have marched against school closures in Chicago. The local education authority in US President…
19/05 18:07 CET -
Record breaking China bridge demolition
China has broken the record for the longest viaduct demolition in the world. The 3.5km long concrete bridge which served as a part of a main…
19/05 18:07 CET -
Chinese PM Li Keqiang in India to boost trade and ease tension
China’s new prime minister is making his first trip abroad since…
19/05 16:54 CET -
Salafists clash with police in Tunisia after rally is banned
Police have clashed with hardline Islamists in Tunisia after the…
19/05 16:24 CET -
Spain jobless restaurant customers work rather than pay the bill
People who cannot afford to eat out are being offered an alternative…
19/05 15:04 CET -
Car crashes through Virginia parade in the US
A car has plowed through a hikers parade in Virginia, USA. Between 50-60 injuries were reported. Witnesses say an elderly man was behind…
19/05 13:24 CET
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- Iranian film ‘Le Passé’ has Palme d’Or in its sights
- Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball jackpot sold in Florida
- ‘Here to Stay’, Syrian President Assad’s defiant message
- Belgium probes into counterfeit euros originating in China
- Bees buzz over landmines after detection training
- Russia: cult film director Balabanov dies
- Beckham: Tearful goodbye for ‘Le Spice Boy’
- Denmark’s folksy ballad wins Eurovision
- Pakistan: senior female politician in Khan’s PTI party shot
- Pro-drachma party launches urging Greece to leave the euro
- Rain doesn’t ruin red carpet at first weekend of Cannes
- Denmark triumphs at Eurovision Song Contest
