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Egypt: Islamist set to take on military man in election run-off

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:46:21 GMT

With most of the votes counted in Egypt's landmark presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate is topping the polls. Mohamed…

Moscow tells Baku to 'Grab a Granny' for Eurovision

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:45:15 GMT

A group of grandmothers is hardly the first to spring to mind when you think of Russian girl bands. The Buranovo Grannies -- combined age more than…

Quebec student rebellion

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:04:26 GMT

The 'city that never sleeps' label pretty much fits the Canadian city of Montreal for its unrelenting and increasingly noisy student protests, with…

Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania anti-gay criticism

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:53:22 GMT

The European Parliament has condemned Hungary, Latvia and Lithuania for their lack of action against homophobia. Non-EU Russia, Ukraine and Moldova…

Ukraine dispute over Russian-language continues

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:44:12 GMT

Ukraine's parliamentary speaker has cancelled Friday's session after the row over use of the Russian language rumbled on for a second day.…

'Phaetons' under threat on Turkish islands

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:23:14 GMT

They have been trotting the streets of the Turkish Princes' islands for generations. But now horse and carts - or Phaetons - could have the reigns…

Germany changes law on organ donations

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:34:12 GMT

Germany has changed the law on organ donations in a bid to get more people to come forward. Germans over the age of 16 will be regularly asked if…

Economic troubles lead to healthcare troubles in Greece

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:44:11 GMT

The state of healthcare in Greece is suffering because of the country's economic crisis, with many people unable to afford to visit the hospital or…

Syria rebels release Lebanese hostages

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:49:12 GMT

Syrian rebels have freed a group of Lebanese pilgrims kidnapped in the northern province of Aleppo. The 13 Shiites were taken hostage on Tuesday as…

Hollande takes withdrawal message to Kabul

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:33:13 GMT

French President François Hollande has wasted no time in taking his message of an early French withdrawal to Afghanistan, and in person. He flew in…

Egypt: two candidates in presidential run-off

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:44:10 GMT

Results released by the Muslim Brotherhood suggest an Islamist and a former military man will go head to head in a run-off in Egypt's first free…

Differences remain after Iran nuclear talks in Baghdad

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:12:12 GMT

After two days of talks in Baghdad over Iran's disputed nuclear programme, it seems world powers have made little headway in resolving the main…

Hollande flies into Afghanistan for lightning visit

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:04:20 GMT

New French President François Hollande has made a surprise flying visit to Afghanistan. Hollande's predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, had already…

Muslim Brotherhood claims lead in Egypt presidential poll

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:04:11 GMT

With the polls closed and counting underway in Egypt's landmark presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood is claiming that its candidate is…

Cees Maas, former Dutch Treasurer-General

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:47:06 GMT

He is one of the 'architects' of the European Single Currency: Cees Maas, the former Treasurer-General of The Netherlands was one of the driving…

Jan Kees de Jager, Dutch Finance Minister

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:47:05 GMT

The Finance Minister of the Netherlands, Jan Kees de Jager, explains his austerity budget to euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie. His main message…

The Dutch face austerity

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:43:47 GMT

The economic and financial crisis has overthrown governments all-over Europe. In the Netherlands, the political parties have clashed over austerity…

Hollande makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:03:11 GMT

The French President François Hollande has made a surprise flying visit to Afghanistan. Hollande's predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, had already…

Touting for tickets at Cannes

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:54:11 GMT

As always Cannes attracts cinema lovers regardless of age or class to the glamorous Croisette boulevard, normally the preserve of the super-rich.…

Man held in 1979 New York missing child case

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:01:23 GMT

A man has been arrested in New Jersey after allegedly confessing to the 1979 killing of a 6 year-old boy. Police say Pedro Hernandez, 51, will be…

Head of Vatican bank sacked

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:00:53 GMT

The president of the Vatican bank has been fired for dereliction of duty. The board unanimously passed a no-confidence vote in Italian chief Ettore…

Eurovision semis narrow the finalists to 26

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:23:12 GMT

Ten more countries were picked for Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest during the second semi-final in Azerbaijan's capital Baku on Thursday evening.…

Egypt election: Muslim Brotherhood claim early lead

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:03:10 GMT

The Muslim Brotherhood is claiming an early lead for its candidate Mohamed Mursi in round one of Egypt's first,free presidential election. The…

Euro Crisis: Draghi calls for closer integration

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:23:13 GMT

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has renewed his call for greater economic integration within the eurozone. Months after EU leaders…

Brawl erupts in Ukraine parliament

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:54:13 GMT

A Ukrainian politician was rushed to hospital on Thursday after a brawl broke out in parliament. The fight started during a debate on a…