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The G20 2013 Summit: Who was there and what were their aims?
This year’s G20 summit has been dominated by discussions and debates around the fate of Syria and the…
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Former newspaper owner Shah says girls can be blamed for abuse
Former newspaper owner and author Eddy Shah has caused a storm after suggesting underage girls who can consent…
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Hollande refuses to back EU reforms
French president François Hollande has told David Cameron that France will not make efforts to support proposed EU…
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Arrest made in connection with Criado-Perez Twitter threats
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after feminist campaigner and journalist Caroline Criado-Perez was subjected to a torrent…
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Emirates remove controversial clause from TfL contract
The airline Emirates has removed a clause prohibiting Transport for London (TfL) from striking deals with Israel and…
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George Zimmerman acquitted in Trayvon Martin case
George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Saturday. The Sanford neighbourhood watch leader was accused…
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Microsoft allowed NSA full access to encrypted information
It has been revealed that computer company Microsoft helped US intelligence services bypass its encryption mechanisms to acquire…
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Egypt’s interim leader plans new elections
Adly Mansour, Egypt’s interim leader, has announced plans to restore democracy by issuing a timetable for new elections…
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Bolivia joins Venezuela and Nicaragua in offering Snowden asylum
Bolivia is the latest in South American countries offering Edward Snowden political asylum, after Venezuela and Nicaragua earlier…
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Ecuador asks British government for help after bug is found in embassy
Ecuador has sought help from the UK after finding a microphone hidden in a power socket in its…
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