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Pro-independence supporters gather in Montenegro ahead of key voteJust two days ahead of a historic vote, both sides are expressing confidence they will score… 19/05/06 12:05 CET
Prodi faces first test in SenateItaly’s new Prime Minister Romano Prodi faces his first test today with a confidence vote in the… 19/05/06 12:05 CET
Eurovision final line-up decidedIt’s that time of the year again, when music and dubious taste collide for the Eurovision Song… 19/05/06 12:05 CET
Clashes raise tension in GazaTension has been escalating in the Palestinian territories, after clashes broke out overnight… 19/05/06 12:05 CET
Egypt criticised over opposition crackdownThe Egyptian government is facing renewed international criticism as it continues its tough line… 19/05/06 12:05 CET
Bird flu hits Denmark’s domestic flockDenmark has confirmed that the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in domestic birds… 19/05/06 07:05 CET
At least four hurt as rival forces clash in GazaClashes between rival security forces have sent terrified residents fleeing from the night-time… 19/05/06 07:05 CET
Former Peruvian President out on bailAuthorities in Peru have reacted angrily to news that the Supreme Court in Chile has granted bail… 19/05/06 07:05 CET
Bush calls for stricter border controlsGeorge W Bush has taken his tough talk on illegal immigration to the Mexican border. The … 19/05/06 07:05 CET
Montenegrin PM confident of independence victoryWith just two days to go until Montenegro’s independence referendum, both camps are frantically… 19/05/06 07:05 CET
Portuguese workers strike over reform plansThousands of Portuguese civil servants have gone on strike to protest against government plans for… 19/05/06 06:05 CET
Montenegrins prepare to vote on independenceThe countdown is on in Montenegro ahead of a crucial referendum on independence on Sunday. Emotions… 19/05/06 06:05 CET
Spain launches “Africa Plan” to stem flow of illegal immigrantsSpain has launched a diplomatic offensive to stem the flow of illegal immigrants who have been… 19/05/06 06:05 CET
Prodi government survives crucial Senate voteItaly’s new prime minister Romano Prodi has survived a confidence vote in the Senate. The result… 19/05/06 06:05 CET
UN anti-torture body slates US over GuantanamoThe UN’s top anti-torture body has put the US on notice that its facility for holding terrorism… 19/05/06 06:05 CET
