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Tunisia Ex-President Sentenced to 20 Years behind Bars

Tunisia's ousted President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on various charges including incitement to murder.

World | June 13, 2012, Wednesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 993

Far-Left Leader Vows to Destroy Greek Bailout Deal

Greece's bailout deal will be "history" on Monday, Alexis Tsipras, leader of the far-left Syriza, has declared.

World | June 13, 2012, Wednesday // 11:18 | Viewed: 786

100 000 Russians Rally in Anti-Putin 'March of Millions'

More than 100 000 have rallied in Moscow for a March of Millions protesting the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to sources from the Russian opposition.

World | June 12, 2012, Tuesday // 14:42 | Viewed: 2076

Houla Massacre Likely Committed by Rebels, Not Syrian Govt

Fresh eyewitness reports from the ground suggest that the horrendous Houla massacre in Syria was committed by rebel forces, not by loyalists to President Bashar Al-Assad.

World | June 12, 2012, Tuesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2402

Russian Police Try to Disrupt Anti-Putin 'March of Millions'

The Russian police in Moscow carried out on Monday searches in the apartments of protest leaders in what seems to be an attempt to disrupt an opposition March of Millions slated for June 12.

World | June 11, 2012, Monday // 19:16 | Viewed: 1756

Hosni Mubarak in 'Full Coma'

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak fell in a coma on Monday, a spokesman for the country's Interior Ministry said.

World | June 11, 2012, Monday // 16:17 | Viewed: 3010

Terrorists May Grab Hold of Syria's Chemical Weapons, Israel Warns

The Syrian stockpiles of chemical weapons may end up in the hands of terrorists as the ruling regime of President Bashar al-Assad and anti-government forces continue fierce fighting, an Israeli senior military commander warned.

World | June 11, 2012, Monday // 15:18 | Viewed: 1418

Romania's New Govt Victorious in Local Polls

Romanians have decisively backed Prime Minister Victor Ponta's new left-wing government in local elections on Sunday, exit polls show.

World | June 11, 2012, Monday // 11:22 | Viewed: 1058

Left-Wingers Take Lead in French Parliamentary Elections

France's Socialist Party and its allies appeared headed for a majority in the French Parliament in the first round of voting for the lower house.

World | June 11, 2012, Monday // 09:17 | Viewed: 960

2 Attacks against Churches Kill Dozens in Nigeria

Two separate attacks carried out in churches during Sunday service in Nigeria are feared to have caused the deaths of dozens.

World | June 10, 2012, Sunday // 17:52 | Viewed: 1419

Israel Vice-PM Cries for Military Intervention in Syria

Israeli Vice-PM Shaul Mofaz has renewed the calls of his country for an international military intervention to topple the regime of Syria President Bashar Al-Assad.

World | June 10, 2012, Sunday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2107

Sentenced Mubarak Reported to Be in 'Critical' Condition

The life of ousted Egypt President Hosni Mubarak is reported to be in danger, after he suffered a health breakdown upon receiving a life sentence June 2.

World | June 10, 2012, Sunday // 15:53 | Viewed: 1049

Key Kenyan Minister Dies in Chopper Crash

The Minister of Internal Security and Local Administration of Kenya, George Saitoti, has been killed in a helicopter crash.

World | June 10, 2012, Sunday // 14:00 | Viewed: 1164

France Votes in Key General Elections

France is holding Sunday the first round of key general elections, with polls forecasting a victory for the left wing.

World | June 10, 2012, Sunday // 12:58 | Viewed: 1129

Spanish Fan Found Murdered in Ukraine

A Spanish football supporter has reportedly been found foumurdered in Ukraine.

World | June 9, 2012, Saturday // 17:38 | Viewed: 1621

Smiling Duke of Edinburgh Leaves Hospital

Prince Philip has left hospital after a five-night stay receiving treatment for a bladder infection, BBC reported.

World | June 9, 2012, Saturday // 16:33 | Viewed: 1443

Russia, US Find Common Points for Peaceful Solution in Syria

Russia and the USA have reached many areas of agreement regarding the peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Syria, after Russo-American consultations held in Moscow.

World | June 9, 2012, Saturday // 11:57 | Viewed: 1162

Putin Seals Hefty Fines for 'Protest Offenses' in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Friday a controversial new law that increases the maximum fines for protest-related offenses.

World | June 8, 2012, Friday // 19:44 | Viewed: 1248

Greek Police Hunt Neo-Nazi MP Who Assaulted Female Colleague

Greece Police are still searching for Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris who attacked Communist lawmaker Liana Kanelli during a television show on Thursday.

World | June 8, 2012, Friday // 16:46 | Viewed: 4026

UK Ministers to Boycott Euro 2012

UK government ministers will boycott England's group games in the European football championships in Ukraine, BBC reported.

World | June 8, 2012, Friday // 07:21 | Viewed: 3395

EU Interior Ministers Seek to Amend Schengen Border Rules

Border control should be reinstated within the Schengen zone in case of emergencies that are deemed to threaten a country's security, according to the bloc's Interior Ministers.

World | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 19:02 | Viewed: 929
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