Gus van Sant’s new movie Paranoid Park at Cannes

22/05/07 04:05 CET

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Greek debt deal sparks protests and a strike

Their political leaders may be breathing a sigh of relief. However, Greeks protesting outside parliament are far from happy that…

Deadly shelling continues in Homs

In Syria, the heavy bombardment of opposition-held neighbourhoods in Homs is reportedly…

Syria state television: 'Homs back to normal'

Spain's 'human rights' judge Garzón convicted

Spain’s best-known judge, who achieved international fame for his human rights…

Garzon trial grips Spain

French presidential rivals shake hands before battle

Socialist frontrunner Francois Hollande and conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy have shaken hands at an event attended by France’s political elite. The pair were like best friends on…

Maldives' ousted president awaits arrest

He has gone from president to prospective prisoner in the space of a few days. At home in the Maldives, ex-leader Mohamed Nasheed says he expects to be arrested at any moment by plotters who…