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Greece: 48-hour general strike over new austerity measures

Greek political leaders have struck a deal on further austerity measures, angering protesters but failing to secure a second…

Syrian troops pound Homs with mortar strikes

Syrian government troops have unleashed a fresh assault on the city of Homs, ignoring Western…

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 investigations, has been found guilty of illegal practice. The punishment by the country’s Supreme…

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…