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Record-breaking liner prepares for sea trialsThe world’s largest cruise ship is undergoing its finishing touches in Hamburg. At 339 metres, the… 18/04/06 08:04 CET
US court hears Moussaoui suffered child abuseThe US court considering whether Zaccarias Moussaoui should face a death sentence for involvement… 18/04/06 08:04 CET
Israel launches air strike after Tel Aviv suicide bombîngIsrael has struck back at Palestinian targets. Air force planes hit a workshop in Gaza city… 18/04/06 08:04 CET
More rain forecast for flood-hit RomaniaMisery for the people of Rast: like many other villagers in southern Romania, they have had to… 18/04/06 06:04 CET
Rumsfeld resignation not on the agenda, says BushGeorge W Bush has strongly endorsed his defence secretary, who is under pressureto resign. The … 18/04/06 06:04 CET
Chernobyl death toll underestimated says GreenpeaceThe death toll from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 20 years ago has been greatly underestimated… 18/04/06 06:04 CET
Iran nuclear row fuels oil price risesThe jump in oil prices comes after a six-month stand off between the international community and… 18/04/06 06:04 CET
No Israeli retaliation against Hamas over bombingIt has been a day of mourning and a time for reflection in Israel as victims of Monday’s suicide… 18/04/06 06:04 CET
10 year election ban for Beglian far-right leaderThe head of Belgium’s far-right National Front party has been banned from contesting elections for… 18/04/06 01:04 CET
Israel weighs response to suicide bombingAs Israelis come to terms with another deadly Palestinian suicide bombing, their interim government… 18/04/06 01:04 CET
Oil soars amid fears over Iran’s atomic ambitionsOil prices have reached a new record high as tension over Iran’s nuclear ambitions dominates the… 18/04/06 01:04 CET
Iran says army will make any attacker regret actionIran’s army “will cut off the hands of any aggressor” – the Iranian President’s warning to Western… 18/04/06 01:04 CET
