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Current Affairs

Libyan Conflict: Rebels Take Tripoli

Prime Minister David Cameron has led a meeting of the National Security Council on Libya on Mon...

Israel and Hamas Agree on Gaza Truce, Officials Say

A cease-fire has been agreed between Israel and Palestine on the Gaza strip.

Israel and the...

South Sudan: 500 Killed in “Terrible” Raid

The Lou Nuer underwent a violent attack on Thursday as rival tribes raided cattle, burned build...

Strauss-Kahn Case Set to be Abandoned

Charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn are expected to be abandoned on Tuesday, as lawyers meet...

Assad Determined to Defeat Protesters

President Assad publicly refuses to resign, warning “countries close and far away” to stop inte...

Iran Sentences US Hikers to Eight Years in Jail

Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were sentenced in Tehran on Saturday to three years in jail for ill...

US Serious Crime Rate Falling

The serious crime rate in the US is falling. Sociologists believe this is due to a drop in crac...

Crackdown in Syria Continues, Killing 15

Syrian security forces have reportedly killed 15 anti-government protesters, despite Syrain Pre...

Gunmen Attack British Council in Kabul

An attack on the British Council compound in Kabul on Friday has killed nine, marking the anniv...

Pukkelpop in “Deep Mourning” as Unexpected Storm Kills Five

The Pukkelpop music festival in Hasselt, Belgium, was hit by a violent storm on Thursday, killi...

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Universal sport

England Women Continue Fine Start to European Hockey Championships

England’s men and women have both made comfortable victorious starts to the European Hockey Cha...

Philadelphia to Meet Western New York in WPS Final

The Philadelphia Independence gain the chance to avenge last year’s WPS Championship Match defe...

Britain Confirm Favourites Tags at Triathlon’s Team World Championships

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Women

Tracey Emin Installs Neon Artwork in No. 10

Famous for her trademark neon artwork, Tracey Emin has displayed one of her neon light signs at...

“Slutwalk” Protests Pervade Worldwide

Women are participating in “Slutwalk” protests all over the world, as more and more are driven...

New Helpline for Women’s Counselling Service

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