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World’s oldest man dies at 113The world’s oldest man and one of the last surviving veterans of the First World War, Henry… 18/07/09 19:49 CET
Turkey gets set for smoking banTurks are gearing up to join the club of countries banning smoking inside bars, cafes and… 18/07/09 19:44 CET
Mandela fans do good on his 91st birthdayOn his 91st birthday, Nelson Mandela is still making a difference. The anti-apartheid icon… 18/07/09 19:44 CET
Indonesian President visits hotel blast sceneAs Indonesians struggle to come to terms with Friday’s deadly hotel bombings, the country’s… 18/07/09 19:44 CET
Tension on Bali after Jakarta bomb blastsFriday’s suicide attacks in Jakarta have revived fears of terrorism on Bali, where security has… 18/07/09 19:44 CET
Turkish smokers prepare to go “cold Turkey”Turks are readying themselves for a drastic smoking ban that aims to curb the habit inside bars… 18/07/09 14:33 CET
Malaysian suspected over Indonesia blastsAs Indonesia tries to identify those behind Friday’s deadly hotel blasts, the finger of blame is… 18/07/09 14:33 CET
Mauritanians vote in first post-coup pollThe self-styled “candidate of the poor” is favourite to win Mauritania’s first presidential… 18/07/09 14:33 CET
US TV legend Walter Cronkite diesKnown to millions as ‘‘the most trusted man in America’‘, the former US TV news anchor Walter… 18/07/09 14:33 CET
Iraq faces solo test during pilgrimageIraqi forces are facing their first real test since last month’s withdrawal of US troops, with a… 18/07/09 14:33 CET
Croatia tightens law on fertility treatmentA controversial law on assisted fertility has been approved by Croatia’s parliament, though the… 18/07/09 09:30 CET
UN condemns Indonesia blastsPolice say the bombers who struck at two hotels in the Indonesian capital Jakarta had checked in as… 18/07/09 05:33 CET
Rafsanjani defies Iranian leadershipNew amateur footage has emerged showing opposition demonstrators protesting against the re-election… 18/07/09 02:13 CET
Pants museum opensIs it art or is it just….pants? Whatever your take on the underpants museum in Brussels… 18/07/09 00:43 CET
