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Dozens killed in Iraq car bomb attacks in Shia areas

kiemtarFeb 9, 2013February 9, 20130

At least 33 people have been killed and about 100 injured in a spate of car bombings in mainly Shia areas of Iraq, local officials

Tunisia mourns murdered politician Chokri Belaid

kiemtarFeb 9, 2013February 9, 20130

Thousands of Tunisians have attended the funeral of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, who was killed on Wednesday by a gunman who fled on a motorcycle.

Mali hit by first suicide bombing

kiemtarFeb 9, 2013February 9, 20130

A suicide bomber has blown himself up in Mali, the West African country’s first such attack and a sign that the al-Qaeda-linked fighters are shifting

Malian rebels fleeing into lawless deserts of Africa

kiemtarFeb 9, 2013February 9, 20130

When the 13-vehicle convoy of Malian rebels crashed through the Libyan frontier, armed with anti-aircraft guns and other heavy weapons, the Libyan border guards were

Last-stand Neanderthals queried

YoopyaFeb 8, 20130

We may need to look again at the idea that a late Neanderthal population existed in southern Spain as recently as 35,000 years ago, a

Ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner hunted over killings

YoopyaFeb 8, 20130

Los Angeles area police have launched a huge manhunt for a sacked officer who is suspected of killing three people, including a former colleague. Christopher

EU budget: Leaders edge towards compromise deal

YoopyaFeb 8, 20130

EU leaders are edging towards a compromise deal on the 2014-2020 budget after all-night talks, officials say. A broad framework was reported to have been

CIA nominee John Brennan defends drone strikes

YoopyaFeb 8, 20130

CIA director nominee John Brennan has defended the US drone-strikes programme at a Senate confirmation hearing. Mr Brennan said the US only took such action

Zimbabwe’s David Coltart: 18% pass rate is progress

YoopyaFeb 8, 20130

Zimbabwe’s education minister has deplored the fact that nearly 82% of students have failed their basic school leavers’ exams, the Ordinary Level. But David Coltart

Africa Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso appeal Pitroipa ban

YoopyaFeb 7, 2013February 8, 20130

Burkina Faso’s hopes of fielding winger Jonathan Pitroipa in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria rest on the referee’s semi-final match report. The