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The ship Mare Jonio, which belongs to Italian organisation Mediterranea, has rescued migrants on board a dinghy off the Libyan coast
The attacker used five weapons to kill at least 49 people including children
Gay rights protesters arrested in Russia
The Russian parliament has backed a ban on the promotion of homosexuality among children in its first reading, amid unrest on the streets outside.
The Russian parliament has backed a ban on the promotion of...
European bank chief predicts 'stability'
European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi says he expects the eurozone economy to begin recovering in the second half of this year.
European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi says he...
Hackers group Anonymous target US agency site
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Hackers claiming to be from the activist group Anonymous...
Death sentences for Egypt football fans
An Egyptian court has sentenced to death 21 defendants over clashes between rival football fans in which 74 people were killed last February.
An Egyptian court has sentenced to death 21 defendants over...
Dozens killed in Venezuela prison riot
More than 50 people have been killed in a prison riot in western Venezuela, hospital staff say.
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Greek riot police break up striking subway workers' sit-in
Greek riot police stormed a subway train depot in Athens early this morning to...
Greek riot police stormed a subway train depot in Athens...
Monti calls for review of European regulations over Monte Paschi case
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has this morning called for a full and...
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has this morning called...
Violence in Cairo on uprising anniversary
Hundreds of youths clashed with Egyptian police in Tahrir Square this morning...
Hundreds of youths clashed with Egyptian police in Tahrir...
Netanyahu claims victory in Israel elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to form "as broad a...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to...
David Cameron to promise EU referendum
British PM David Cameron will promise an in/out referendum if the Conservatives win the next election when he makes his long-awaited speech on the EU later.
British PM David Cameron will promise an in/out referendum...
French and Malian troops push northward
French and Malian troops plan to move on the city of Hombori after seizing three strategic towns in central Mali.
French and Malian troops plan to move on the city of...
Huge crowds celebrate second Obama inauguration
Barack Obama has told the American people to "seize the moment", in a speech in...
Barack Obama has told the American people to "seize the...
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US President Barack Obama is set to urge his divided nation...
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Algeria warns hostage death toll to worsen
At least 48 hostages are now thought to have died in a four-day siege at an...
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French jets strike northern Mali towns
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