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Boris Johnson faces a showdown in Parliament on Tuesday after No 10 officials warned he would call for a snap general election on 14 October if MPs succeed in seizing control of...
Boris Johnson has promised a renewed effort to secure a deal with the EU before the Brexit deadline
Wikileaks’ founder seeks political asylum in Ecuador
Political asylum is sought out by Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange at...
Political asylum is sought out by Wikileaks' founder Julian...
UN observers will not abandon Syria mission
The UN’s observer mission leader in Syria says that despite several attacks,...
The UN’s observer mission leader in Syria says that...
Greek coalition government welcomed by EPP
Antonis Samaras becomes the 16th EPP Prime Minister in the European Council
Antonis Samaras becomes the 16th EPP Prime Minister in the...
Obama and Putin urge end to Syria violence
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have urged an...
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir...
Greek parties look to seal coalition
Talks on the formation of a government in Greece are entering a second day, amid intense pressure from world powers and financial markets.
Talks on the formation of a government in Greece are...
Eurozone alarm bells ring during G20 summit
G20 summit sees world leaders expressing concerns over the Eurozone debt crisis...
G20 summit sees world leaders expressing concerns over the...
UNHCR report: 800,000 people forced to flee across borders in 2011
The UNHCR’s 2011 Global Trends report shows a record 800,000 people forced to...
The UNHCR’s 2011 Global Trends report shows a record...
Greece: New Democracy, socialists expected to forge ahead with bailout programme
A narrow election victory of Greece's pro-bailout New Democracy party has been welcomed by world leaders, who urged Athens to form a cabinet quickly.
A narrow election victory of Greece's pro-bailout New...
Egypt’s military grants itself sweeping powers
Muslim Brotherhood says its candidate, Mohammed Mursi, has won Sunday’s...
Muslim Brotherhood says its candidate, Mohammed Mursi, has...
French election | Socialists secure absolute majority
French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party wins enough seats in...
French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party wins...
Greece holds key elections
Polling stations open in Greece for crucial elections which could determine the country's future in the eurozone.
Polling stations open in Greece for crucial elections which...
Egypt elections enter second day of voting
Egyptians go to the polls for a second and final day of voting to elect their...
Egyptians go to the polls for a second and final day of...
UN suspends mission in Syria
The US says it is consulting international partners over steps to take over Syria, after UN observers suspended their activities.
The US says it is consulting international partners over...
Egyptians voting for president
Egyptians will today vote for their first president following last February’s uprising that overthrew former president Hosni Mubarak.
Egyptians will today vote for their first president...
Court ruling throws Egypt's democratic transition into disarray
The Muslim Brotherhood warns that Egypt's fragile democratic advancement is...
The Muslim Brotherhood warns that Egypt's fragile...
Assange appeal request rejected by UK court
A bid by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to reopen his appeal against...
A bid by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to reopen his...
Argentine President demands Falklands talks
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner demands negotiations with...
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner...
Chinese authorities apologise to woman forced to abort
City officials in China apologise to woman who was forced to have an abortion...
City officials in China apologise to woman who was forced...
