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Silvio Berlusconi expelled from parliament

The Italian Senate has voted to expel former PM Silvio Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for…

11 years ago

Thailand: Protesters force Department of Special Investigations’ evacuation

Thai protesters have forced the evacuation of the government's top crime-fighting agency, on the fourth day of street demonstrations in…

11 years ago

Germany: Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU and SPD reach coalition deal

Angela Merkel's CDU/CSU has agreed terms for a coalition with the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), German officials say. The…

11 years ago

US B-52 bombers fly over disputed islands in defiance of China’s air defense zone

Two US B-52 bombers flew over disputed islands in the East China Sea in defiance of new China’s air defense…

11 years ago

Mykola Azarov admits Russia urged Ukraine to delay EU deal

Russia had urged Ukraine to delay signing a trade deal with the EU, Ukrainian PM Mykola Azarov has admitted, as…

11 years ago

Evangelii Gaudium: Pope Francis calls for Catholic Church power to be devolved away from Vatican

The Vatican has unveiled Evangelii Gaudium, the first major work Pope Francis has written in the role. Pope Francis has…

11 years ago

Scotland unveils independence document

Scotland has unveiled its blueprint for independence, ahead of next September's referendum. The 670-page document promises to "build a more…

11 years ago

Pakistan anti-drone protests block NATO supply route

Protesters in Pakistan have blocked the main supply route for provisions destined for NATO troops in Afghanistan to protest against…

11 years ago

Thailand: PM Yingluck Shinawatra imposes curfews as protesters surround more ministries

Thai protesters have surrounded several more ministries, as street demonstrations continue in Bangkok. The protesters want Yingluck Shinawatra's government to…

11 years ago

Argentina agrees to compensate Repsol for YPF nationalization

Argentina has agreed in principle to compensate Spain's Repsol for the nationalization of energy firm YPF. Argentina seized YPF last…

11 years ago