Groundbreaking cell discovery in Romania

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Syrian forces bombard Homs in 'fiercest attack yet'

Reports from the Syrian city of Homs said a hospital has been hit, as government forces step up one of the fiercest bombardments…

Palestinian unity moves further alienate Israel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to head a interim unity government to prepare for…

Berlin and Paris frustrated as Greeks delay bailout talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed exasperation at the time the Greek government is…

Greece dices with default

Romanian PM steps down over protests

Romania’s Prime Minister Emil Boc has quit in the face of widespread protests over IMF-backed austerity measures. Announcing his resignation, he said he hoped the decision would ease…

Egypt: Foreign NGO staff face trial as clashes continue

Cairo continues to resemble a war zone near the Egyptian Interior Ministry amid a fifth day of clashes between demonstrators and police. Anger boiled over after last week’s football…