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Strauss-Khan released after questioning
22/02 21:22 CET
Dominique Strauss-Kahn has walked free from police custody after nearly 48 hours of questioning. He spent a night in jail as prosecutors used their full powers to probe the former IMF head about his role in the Carlton Hotel affair. It was at DSK’s insistence that the…
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EUROPE | 22/02 20:38 CETZhirinovsky, a populist’s fifth attempt to become Russia’s top man
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, rarely one to hide his forceful physical…
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AFRICA | 22/02 20:03 CETMubarak fate to be announced in June
The verdict following the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will be announced on June 2. He is charged with ordering the…
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EUROPE | 22/02 19:23 CETProtests reflect Greek feeling on rescue terms
As dusk settled across Athens on Wednesday the hopes of a bright economic dawn to follow were dismissed by protesters who raised their voices…
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EUROPE | 22/02 19:14 CETMore bodies found on capsized liner
Eight more bodies, including a child, have been found in the wreck of the ‘Costa Concordia’ bringing to 25 the total number of…
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ASIA | 22/02 19:03 CETAfghan Korans burnt ‘inadvertently’ says NATO
As protests spread across Afghanistan over foreign troops burning the…
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ASIA | 22/02 18:06 CETMyanmar: road to reform?
Myanmar has been isolated internationally for decades. However, in only a few months the country has made, what seems like, startling steps…
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The arrest of a human rights activist in Benghazi triggered the Libyan uprising against Colonel Gaddafi. In spite of censorship, video did…
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EUROPE | 22/02 18:03 CETFresh talks end strike at Frankfurt airport
Staff at Frankfurt airport were back at work as of Wednesday evening, ending a five-day strike that has affected services at Europe’s…
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AMERICAS | 22/02 17:43 CETNumber of dead in commuter crash could rise
In Buenos Aires at least 40 commuters have been killed in a crash at the busy Once station officials have confirmed. There are fears the…
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ASIA | 22/02 16:44 CETSyria: French foreign minister slams journalist deaths
As the attack on Homs continues for a 19th day running, Syrian…
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ASIA | 22/02 16:35 CETICRC seeks to put Syria truce plan into practice
The International Committee of the Red Cross is trying to contact anyone with influence in Syria to achieve a ceasefire. Its president is…
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EUROPE | 22/02 16:34 CETDSK questioning continues over vice ring
Police continued to question Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Wednesday. After an undignified night in jail, as prosecutors used their powers for a…
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