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Austrian leader critical of European courtAustria’s chancellor has questioned the powers of Europe’s top court with the suggestion it has… 31/12/05 09:12 CET
Ex-Syrian deputy claims Assad threatened HaririIn another diplomatic blow for Syria, the country’s former vice president has claimed his boss… 31/12/05 09:12 CET
- Russia rejects Kiev’s plea to postpone gas prise rise
Russia’s state-controlled gas monopoly has rejected an appeal from Ukraine to freeze a planned… 31/12/05 09:12 CET
Kidnapped British family freed in GazaThe three British hostages released in the Gaza Strip have left the territory. … 31/12/05 09:12 CET
East Asia first to see in the new yearEast Asian countries have been the first to celebrate 2006, and the mood has been festive and… 31/12/05 07:12 CET
Thousands turn out for Algerian president’s post-operation homecomingAlgerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has returned home after more than a month in France, where… 31/12/05 07:12 CET
German hostages in Yemen freedA happy new year for Juergen Chrobog. The former German government minister has been released along… 31/12/05 07:12 CET
Moscow and Kiev discuss new gas offerMoscow and Kiev are discussing a last-minute proposal to resolve their gas row. Russian President… 31/12/05 07:12 CET
Syrian parliament backs treason charge for vice-presidentSyrian MPs have unanimously voted for the country’s former vice-president to be tried for treason… 31/12/05 07:12 CET
Thousands welcome Algerian leader homeAlgeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has returned home after treatment at a French hospital… 31/12/05 02:12 CET
Spain and Belgium axe the ashtraysTwo more European countries join Ireland, Italy and Norway in banning smoking in public places. In… 31/12/05 02:12 CET
Ex Syrian Vice-President says Assad threatened Hariri before assassinationA former top member of Syria’s political inner circle is claiming that the country’s President… 31/12/05 02:12 CET
German hostages in Yemen freedA hostage drama in Yemen is over. Kidnappers have freed a former German government minister with… 31/12/05 02:12 CET
