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The leader of the Shia Muslim militant group, Hezbollah, has called for fresh protests in Lebanon on Monday over a film deemed offensive to Muslims.
A Russian Soyuz capsule has returned to Earth with its three-man crew after they spent 123 days at the International Space Station.
Japan executes first prisoners since 2010
Japan on Thursday hanged three death-row inmates in its first executions since...
Japan on Thursday hanged three death-row inmates in its...
Pope Benedict criticises US embargo on Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI criticises the 50-year-old US trade embargo imposed on Cuba,...
Pope Benedict XVI criticises the 50-year-old US trade...
Pope to meet Fidel Castro on Cuba visit
Pope Benedict XVI was to meet Fidel Castro and hold a huge outdoor mass in Havana on Wednesday as he wraps up a three-day visit in which he called for a more...
Pope Benedict XVI was to meet Fidel Castro and hold a huge...
France registers inadequate growth for last quarter
France registered meagre economic growth of 0.2% in the last quarter of 2011,...
France registered meagre economic growth of 0.2% in the...
Hong Kong court overturns maid residency ruling
Hong Kong's court of appeal on Wednesday overturned a landmark ruling that...
Hong Kong's court of appeal on Wednesday overturned a...
Danish police charge ‘drunk’ captain of Malta-flagged ship
Empty tanker slammed into sandbar near Øresund Bridge travelling at full speed.
Empty tanker slammed into sandbar near Øresund Bridge...
Surgeon reveals most extensive face transplant
A man injured in a gun accident 15 years ago has been given a new face, tongue,...
A man injured in a gun accident 15 years ago has been given...
Annan in China to hold talks on Syria
The UN and Arab League envoy, Kofi Annan arrives in Beijing to seek support for his initiative to end the violence in Syria.
The UN and Arab League envoy, Kofi Annan arrives in Beijing...
More deaths as rival militias clash in Libya
Dispute over a vehicle leaves 20 dead and more than 40 wounded in southern...
Dispute over a vehicle leaves 20 dead and more than 40...
Pope starts three-day visit in Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI begins a three-day visit to Cuba - the first papal visit to the communist-run island for 14 years.
Pope Benedict XVI begins a three-day visit to Cuba - the...
World leaders say nuclear terrorism remains a 'grave threat'
World leaders call for closer co-operation to tackle the threat of nuclear...
World leaders call for closer co-operation to tackle the...
Obama in push for 'world without nuclear weapons'
US President Barack Obama wants "a world without nuclear weapons" and makes...
US President Barack Obama wants "a world without nuclear...
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Senegal's President-elect hails 'new era'
The winner of Senegal's presidential election, Macky Sall, says the ballot...
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Pope Benedict XVI condemns Mexico's drug violence
Pope Benedict XVI condemns drug-related violence but does not mention...
Pope Benedict XVI condemns drug-related violence but does...
Merkel opposes Greek euro exit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it would be a big political mistake if Greece was allowed to leave the eurozone, the BBC reported.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it would be a big...
Obama visits Koreas' Demilitarised Zone as tensions rise
US President Barack Obama visits the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the...
US President Barack Obama visits the Demilitarised Zone...
Syrian forces shell Homs as Annan goes to Russia
Syrian forces continue assaults on opposition strongholds, as UN envoy heads to...
Syrian forces continue assaults on opposition strongholds,...
Brother of Toulouse gunman charged of complicity
The brother of Mohamed Merah, the man who killed seven people in south-west...
The brother of Mohamed Merah, the man who killed seven...
