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US, France say support growing for Syria strikes
The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has said that many countries were prepared to take part in US-led military strikes against ...Moscow votes in pivotal mayoral race
People in the Russian capital Moscow are voting in the first mayoral election in nearly a decade.Madrid eliminated from Olympics 2020 venue race
Madrid has been eliminated in dramatic fashion from the race to host the 2020 Olympic Games after the first round of voting ...European Union urges US to await UN report on Syria
European foreign ministers on Saturday endorsed a "clear and strong response" to a chemical weapons attack that strongly points to the Syrian ...G20 leaders vow to crack down on tax evasion by multinationals
The Group of 20 leading economies has decided to force the world\'s largest multinational companies to pay more taxes.Cyprus parliament narrowly approves bailout condition
The Parliament of Cyprus on Friday approved key legislation bringing its cooperative banks under the direct supervision of the central bank, narrowly ...Nordic countries pledge $750 million to the Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria strongly welcomed a pledge of US$750 million by Nordic countries, a highly significant ...Femen presents documentary on topless movement at Venice
A new documentary about the Femen topless activists shown in Venice has revealed that the feminist group was founded by a man.Vodafone agrees $130bn sales of Verizon Wireless stake
Vodafone has confirmed it has sold its 45% share in Verizon Wireless to US operator Verizon for $130bn.Russia may send lawmakers to US to discuss Syria
Russian lawmakers want to travel to Washington to urge the U.S. Congress not to back President Barack Obama\'s plan for military strikes ...