Iran vows transparency on nuclear programme
Iran's new president Hassan Rohani has vowed more transparency over its nuclear programme but neighbouring Israel is not convinced. "The Iranian…
Czech prime minister resigns and will quit politics
A corruption scandal has finally claimed the head of Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas, who has handed in his resignation to President Milos Zeman. He…
Greek court to hear appeal by ERT union against closure
A court hearing has begun into whether the Greek government acted illegally by suddenly shutting down its public broadcaster, ERT. The trade union…
Spying on guests allegations embarrassing UK
The British government is deeper in diplomatic hot water over its alleged role in the vast secret American Internet spying programme, codenamed…
G8 protests call for action on Syria and tax evasion
As the media spotlight shines on Northern Ireland for the G8 summits, activists have taken their campaigns to Ulster. Police arrested unauthorised…
Political protest brings sudden end to Rohani's first press conference
Hassan Rohani's first press conference ended abruptly when a man in the audience sprang up and shouted a slogan in support of a jailed politician.…
Unions strike in Turkey to support Taksim protesters
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces the threat of a second front opening after 18 days of street protests against his government, with…
Protests in Brazil against high cost of hosting 2014 World Cup
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