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British PM says country ‘will never give into terror’ after soldier murder

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday that the UK would never give into terror, after a soldier was hacked to death in London. He described the street attack as…

Lagarde questioned by Paris court over payout to French businessman

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde has arrived at a court in Paris to be grilled over her role in a legal battle between the state and high-profile French…
Global stock markets slump

Investors worldwide sold shares on Thursday after they were spooked by unexpected…
- Japanese shares plunge, Nikkei closes down 7.3%

Iceland’s government promises EU referendum

The newly-elected government of Iceland has promised to hold a referendum on …
Two suicide bombers strike in northern Niger towns

Two suicide bombers have struck Northern Niger, injuring at least 16 people. A subsequent…

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Global stock markets slump

Investors worldwide sold shares on Thursday after they were spooked by unexpected weakness in China's economy, with…
European markets at close: 22.05.2013

european affairs

Could the EU eventually have one army?

"How about one European army? I can see at least two benefits for EU member states: you can cut defence spending and…
Ireland branded ‘tax haven’ ahead of EU summit on tax evasion

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Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival is an opportunity to find out what undiscovered…

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A new branch of the famous Parisian art museum, the Louvre, opened earlier this year in the quiet…

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Seventh day of Cannes Film Festival

The seventh day is traditionally one of rest, but not on the Croisette in Cannes. Halfway through the 66th…
Life

Thrills in a tropical paradise

The Philippines is an archipelago made up of more than 7000 islands – the most popular is Boracay. This small…

Science

Insects have a wide field of view and are acutely sensitive to motion. Their eyes are made up of…

It’s a bug’s eye
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These days cameras tend to be omnipresent, especially at important moments in our lives. They…

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Deep inside the brain

The brain controls our thinking, feelings and movements and a new exhibition in southern France aims to…
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Flying with birds

In France, ornithologist Christian Moullec pilots his microlight, flying with a flock of birds. He has spent…

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Basejumper cheats death

He's an experienced base-jumper, but 25-year old Matthew Gough doesn't realise things are about to go not quite as planned. He jumps from 300 metres…
football

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FC Malaga Coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that he will quit his Spanish team at the end of the season after two-and-a-half years in charge…
olympic games

Safest Winter Games

Sochi Winter Olympic organisers say authorities will ensure security at the ''highest possible level.'' A deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon in…
football

City’s owners strike out in America to launch second NY soccer club

There seems to be no end to the moneymaking possibilities of sport, and now the owners of Manchester City have decided England isn't big enough for…

basketball

Olympiakos’ Euroleague win lifts country’s spirit

It has only been done three times before but Olympiakos have returned to Greece still Euroleague champions, defending their title in style and…
football

Mixed Madrid feelings for Mourinho

What Jose Mourinho wants Jose Mourinho usually gets, but be careful what you wish for. The Spanish press has heaped it on the Portugueses' head even…