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Parliament edges towards services liberalisation compromiseThe European Parliament is preparing for a battle next week over service sector reform. The… 08/02/06 09:02 CET
world news
Freed, pending appeal; the Moroccan student convicted of terrorism connectionsSmiling but with no comment to make, a 31 year old Moroccan student has been freed from prison in… 08/02/06 08:02 CET
Thousands pay their respects to the widow of Dr Martin Luther KingA sumptuous funeral has been held in the United States for the widow of the civil rights campaigner… 08/02/06 08:02 CET
The cartoon crisis: a test of free speech or retaliation?Iran’s best-selling daily newspaper has launched a competition to reward a cartoon about the… 08/02/06 08:02 CET
Anti-cartoon protestors force West Bank peace observers to fleeInternational observers based in Hebron in the West Bank have decided to leave the area for their… 08/02/06 07:02 CET
Nepal still far from democracy say criticsEmpty streets and closed shops – the election took place in a climate of heightened tension… 08/02/06 07:02 CET
Low turnout and localised violence mark Nepal’s local electionsNepal’s first voting in seven years has been marked by low turnout and violence. The local… 08/02/06 07:02 CET
Jordan’s king urges peaceful protestThe cartoons and the reaction to them were discussed by US President George Bush and King Abdullah… 08/02/06 07:02 CET
French paedophile case judge faces inquiryThe prosecuting magistrate in one of France’s most grave judicial fiascos will today appear before… 08/02/06 01:02 CET
Green light for Slovak electionsThe Slovak government, led by prime minister Mikulas Dzurinda has approved plans for early… 08/02/06 01:02 CET
