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Deadly clashes in northern LebanonSectarian clashes have shaken Lebanon’s second largest city, Tripoli. At least three people have… 22/06/08 19:46 CET
OPEC rejects early production increasesLittle immediate relief for hard-pressed consumers has come from OPEC’s emergency oil summit in… 22/06/08 19:31 CET
More than 800 missing in Philippine ferry tragedyThere is still no real news as to the fate of the nearly 850 passengers and crew of the ferry that… 22/06/08 19:28 CET
Israel eases restrictions on Gaza, under truce dealIsrael has begun gradually easing its economic blockade of the Gaza Strip. Truckloads of supplies… 22/06/08 17:11 CET
New Russian President Medvedev visits BelarusRussia’s new president has visited his opposite number in Belarus, on the 67th anniversary of… 22/06/08 16:58 CET
Mugabe rival quits Zimbabwe election raceZimbabwe’s opposition leader has pulled out of this week’s presidential run-off election. Morgan… 22/06/08 16:36 CET
Lopez video raises Colombian hostage hopesIn the first sign of life from any of the Colombian FARC hostages since February, Sigifredo Lopez… 22/06/08 13:19 CET
OPEC rejects Western plea for more oilAn emergency OPEC oil summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has opened with oil producing nations… 22/06/08 12:55 CET
Clashes in Lebanon’s second cityLebanon’s second city Tripoli has been shaken by armed clashes this morning that have left at least… 22/06/08 11:35 CET
Death toll rises in Philippines typhoonThere are fears for the worst for over 700 missing ferry passengers in the Philippines, as the… 22/06/08 11:06 CET
Saudi Arabia holds oil price summitThe world’s leading oil producers are to hold crisis meetings in Jeddah on Sunday to discuss the… 22/06/08 09:02 CET
Philippine ship hit by TyphoonAt least four people are feared dead after a ferry sank in the central Philippines. The Princess of… 22/06/08 06:06 CET
Rajoy re-elected as opposition Popular party bossSpain’s main opposition Popular party has re-elected Mariano Rajoy as party leader in Valencia… 22/06/08 03:35 CET
