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Dennis Hopper dies at 74Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper has died at the age of 74 from complications related to prostate… 29/05/10 21:34 CET
Minister’s expenses hit new UK governmentBritain’s new coalition government is facing its first setback over a expenses row. David Laws… 29/05/10 20:11 CET
Insulin provider pulls out of Greece in price cut rowThe global leader in the supply of the anti-diabetes drug insulin is pulling its state-of-the-art… 29/05/10 20:04 CET
Czech election won by centre-rightThe Czech Republic is heading for a new centre-right coalition favouring tough austerity measures… 29/05/10 20:01 CET
First peaceful protest for Russian gay prideGay and lesbian activists are celebrating a success of sorts after holding their first ever… 29/05/10 20:01 CET
World leaders gather for alliance talksWhat can be done to close the divides which often end up as violent clashes of culture or… 29/05/10 13:56 CET
Korean standoff dominates summitIn South Korea heightened tension with the North is dominating the country’s three-nation summit… 29/05/10 13:26 CET
Nepal parliamentary vote averts political crisisMPs in Nepal have voted for an extension to the parliament’s term, paving the way for an end to… 29/05/10 13:12 CET
Hundreds attend Pakistani sect funeralsHundreds of people have attended the funerals in Pakistan of members of a minority Islamic sect… 29/05/10 13:06 CET
Minsk snubs Moscow over energy disputeBelarus pulled out of high level talks with Russia on Friday due to a dispute over energy prices… 29/05/10 08:52 CET
Czech Republic goes to the pollsThe Czech Republic has been voting in a closely fought two-day general election against the… 29/05/10 08:51 CET
Waiting game to see if oil spill strategy worksBritish Petroleum is waiting anxiously to see if its latest efforts to halt the Gulf of Mexico oil… 29/05/10 08:50 CET
Obama tells Louisiana residents, “you are not alone”Barack Obama has paid a second visit to the stricken Louisiana coast. He has promised to triple… 29/05/10 05:04 CET
