Egypt: Constitutional Court Slaps Down President Morsi's Claims over Parliament
Egypt's top court confirms its rulings over unconstitutionality of a third of parliament despite president Morsi's claims
President Hollande's First Budget was the Easy One
In an effort to raise over €7 billion, French President François Hollande and his Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault announced in their Budget on Thursday 05 July 2012, measures that included an increase in the tax rate from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for all income over €1 million - about £790,000 at the current exchange rate. The act of a Communist state by American and British standards but not the crucifixion scale that was demanded by the country's hard-Left. The Left Front and the New A...
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Kofi Annan to Meet Assad on Peace Plan, Syria Tests Live Missiles [VIDEO]
'Sand running out of hour glass,' says US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as Kofi Annan due to meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over future of six-point peace plan.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Days Are Numbered, Says Clinton
Clinton says Syrian rebels are becoming more effective in their fight against the Assad regime.
Syrian Bloodshed Spreads Into Lebanon, Killing Seven [PHOTOS]
Shelling of Lebanon from Syria raises the spectre of the conflict escalating and dragging in neighbouring countries where Syrians have taken refuge from the brutal Assad regime.
Afghanistan to Receive $16bn Development Aid Over Four Years
International donors urge effective implementation of developmental projects with the aid as they worry financial mismanagement and corruption could undermine the purpose of the aid.
Libya Elections: High Turnout Despite Violence, Count Under Way
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China Snubs US over Clinton's Criticism of Syria
Clinton's remark that China and Russia are holding up progress on Syria, draws flak.
US Drone Attack Kills 21 in Pakistan Days after Nato Supply Routes Opened
While the US says the drone attacks are an effective way of combating militancy, Pakistan says a large number of civilians have been affected.
Afghanistan a Major Non-Nato US Ally, Declares Clinton
The status which comes into immediate effect will provide Kabul with special access to US arms.
Libya to Hold Historic Free Election, First in 60 Years
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US Helicopter Pilot Sings 'American Pie' as Missile Blows up 'Innocent Afghan Farmer' [VIDEO]
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Women Bishops Church of England Vote Could be Delayed Again
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Al-Qaida Joins Anti-Assad Uprising, Says Iraq
As Friends of Syria meeting kicks of in Paris, Iraqi Foreign Minister says al-Qaida is entering Syria in the anti-Assad uprising.
Syria: Assad's 'Consigliere' Manaf Tlass Defects [VIDEO]
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Lib Dems and Conservatives Face off over Lords Reform and Boundary Changes
Senior aide to Nick Clegg warns of rift in coalition unless changes to upper chamber are approved.
Former Argentine Dictators Convicted of Baby Stealing from Prisoners [VIDEO]
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Egyptian Police Officers Lose Appeal against Beard and Long Hair Ban
Cairo court upholds ruling that makes facial hair a disciplinary offence in contradiction of Sharia law.
Air France Flight 447: False Sensor Made Pilot Nosedive into Atlantic Ocean [VIDEO]
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Ed Balls Tells George Osborne Labour to Vote Against Parliamentary Banking Inquiry
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls told MPs that the Labour party will not vote for the government's parliamentary inquiry into banking, but would back a public one instead.
Inside Assad's Torture Chamber: Prisoner Assault Video Leaked Online [GRAPHIC FOOTAGE]
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Pakistani Women's Rights Activist Fareeda 'Kokikhel' Afridi Shot Dead in Peshawar
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Sierra Leone: Violent Husbands More Dangerous than Armed Insurgents, Says Rights Groups
Post-conflict countries such as Sierra Leone face alarming levels of domestic violence, International Rescue Committee warns
Poor Countries Have 'Less than 5% Chance of Hitting UN Hunger Targets'
Study published in Lancet highlights struggle of countries, particularly in Africa, to reduce levels of child malnutrition.
Five US Nato Soldiers Wounded in Afghanistan by Gunman in Afghan Uniform
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British Army Cuts: Private Contractors and Reservists to Fill Ranks as Thousands of Soldiers Face Sack [VIDEO]
Defence secretary Philip Hammond due to announce details of restructuring as forces cuts fifth of personnel by 2020.
Vickers Bank Reform Failed to Protect Taxpayers
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Fukushima Tsunami Nuclear Disaster Man-Made, Investigation Finds
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Syria-Turkey Crisis: Bodies of Pilots Recovered, Tension Mounts [VIDEO]
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