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Spain and France join forces to tackle piratesWith piracy on the rise off the east coast of Africa, Spain and France have joined forces in an… 02/11/08 19:05 CET
Cars swept away in French floodsFlash floods in southeastern France have caused widespread damage. In several regions – including… 02/11/08 18:56 CET
Israel promises action on illegal settlementsThe Israeli cabinet has promised to stop the funding of illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank… 02/11/08 18:49 CET
Russia hosts Nagorno-Karabakh talksAt talks near Moscow, the presidents of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a declaration of… 02/11/08 18:15 CET
Controversy of Spanish queen’s “anti-gay” remarksSpain’s Queen Sofia celebrates her 70th birthday today but not everyone in the country will be… 02/11/08 18:08 CET
Iraqis hope election will speed up troop pulloutThe outcome of the US election is almost certain to have an impact on Iraq, with both candidates… 02/11/08 18:00 CET
US candidates keen for a laughNo one can say this US election campaign has been void of humour. Not only has Sarah Palin… 02/11/08 14:00 CET
Polls put six points between McCain and ObamaAs the two main US presidential candidates line up for their final sprint in the race to the White… 02/11/08 13:30 CET
Streams of mud through French villagesHeavy rain has caused misery in southern France, with several towns around the city of Lyon… 02/11/08 12:36 CET
Obama takes fight into Republican statesAs the US presidential election campaign enters its final chapter, frontrunner Barack Obama has… 02/11/08 09:29 CET
Iceland protesters call for snap electionMore than a thousand demonstrators have marched in Reykjavik, furious at the role their country’s… 02/11/08 09:21 CET
EU help for DRC, but no extra troopsThe European Union has vowed to ease the growing humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic… 02/11/08 09:13 CET
McCain still hopeful of US election victoryJohn McCain spent the day in Virginia and Pennsylvania, looking to inspire Republicans to go out… 02/11/08 05:16 CET
