Venezuela opposition claims new crackdown
<!– google_ad_section_start –> Venezuelan authorities ordered the arrest of a close aide to opposition leader Henrique Capriles and military agents removed documents, computers and cellphones...
View ArticleCourt dress protocol more than just a matter of fashion
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View ArticleUN chief in Pakistan amid Kashmir tensions
<!– google_ad_section_start –> UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a two-day visit as tensions remain high between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India over the...
View ArticleBangladesh police fire tear gas in clashes with Islamists
<!– google_ad_section_start –> Bangladesh police on Tuesday fired rubber bullets and tear gas at supporters of the country’s largest Islamist party as they protested against a ban preventing it...
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Plan to curb ‘benefit tourism’
David Cameron announces a crackdown on so-called “benefit tourism”, saying EU migrants will not be able to claim taxpayer-funded support indefinitely. See the article here: Plan to curb ‘benefit...
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Independence blueprint to be debated
A debate on the Scottish government’s independence White Paper is to be held at Holyrood, with MSPs given the chance to examine the document in more detail. Continued here: Independence blueprint to be...
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Embassy apology after Egypt rape
A British woman who was raped in Egypt receives an apology and £1,000 in compensation from the Foreign Office after it failed to provide proper support to her. See original here: Embassy apology after...
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Kurds’ Oil Deals With Turkey Raise Fears of Fissures in Iraq
Iraqi Kurds are selling oil and natural gas directly to Turkey, upsetting Baghdad and Washington, which fear a broader independence for Kurds in Iraq’s north. More here: Kurds’ Oil Deals With Turkey...
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Foster children may stay till age 21
Children in care in England will be able to stay with their foster families until their 21st birthday, rather than having to leave at 18, ministers say. Visit link: Foster children may stay till age 21...
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Rigby was ‘first soldier spotted’
The men accused of murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby in south-east London chose him because he was “the soldier that was spotted first”, the Old Bailey hears. Go here to see the original: Rigby was ‘first...
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Police Storm Kiev Square as Crisis Grows
After seizing control of a large section of Independence Square, authorities began an attempt to retake City Hall, setting off fierce clashes with protesters. See the original post here: Police Storm...
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Bangladesh Islamist execution upheld
Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Islamist leader Abdul Kader Mullah, convicted of crimes against humanity. Go here to see the original: Bangladesh Islamist execution upheld The post...
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Ukraine leader ‘wants to sign’ deal
Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych still intends to sign an EU deal, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says, as protests continue in Kiev. Read more: Ukraine leader ‘wants to sign’ deal The...
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Bangladesh ‘hangs Islamist leader’
Bangladesh executes Islamist leader Abdul Kader Mullah, convicted of atrocities during the country’s 1971 war of independence, reports say. Visit link: Bangladesh ‘hangs Islamist leader’ The post...
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Spain to block Catalonia referendum
Parties in the Spanish region of Catalonia agree to hold a referendum on independence next year – but the Spanish government vows to block it. Continue reading here: Spain to block Catalonia referendum...
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Burial service held for Ariel Sharon
Israel holds the burial service for former PM Ariel Sharon, earlier lauded at a state memorial as an “indomitable” defender of his people. See original here: Burial service held for Ariel Sharon The...
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Russia: Ukraine ‘out of control’
Russia’s foreign minister says violent clashes in Ukraine are “getting out of control” and accuses Western politicians of stirring up protests. See the original post here: Russia: Ukraine ‘out of...
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