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Troops clash with Square protesters
2 weeks ago

Egyptian troops have blasted protesters with water cannons, tear gas and live ammunition, trying to prevent them from marching on the Defence Ministry in clashes that left one soldier dead and scores of people injured just three weeks ahead of presidenti
At least five killed at Egypt rally
3 weeks ago

Unidentified assailants have descended on Egyptian protesters gathered outside the Defence Ministry in Cairo, triggering clashes that killed at least five people, security officials said.The violence is the latest episode in more than a year of turmoil i
'Torture' detainee wins challenge
1 week ago

An Afghan detainee who says he was subjected to torture after being handed over to the Afghan authorities following capture by British forces has won permission to challenge the legality of his transfer.Serdar Mohammed, 24, was given leave to seek judici
Phone hacking: List of arrests
1 week ago

THE probe has spawned a series of operations including Weeting (the inquiry into phone hacking), Elveden (investigation of alleged corrupt payments), Tuleta (computer hacking) and Kilo (leaks from Weeting). Here is a list of those arrested (not including
Freedom for jailed former army boss
4 days ago

Sri Lanka's president has ordered authorities to free the country's jailed former army chief turned presidential candidate.A presidential spokesman said President Mahinda Rajapaksa signed papers ordering the release of Sarath Fonseka.The papers will be s
More Irish enlisting in British army even as losses in Afghanistan grow
1 week ago

AS a child growing up in Tipperary's Golden Vale, Felix O'Mahony fought in wars and conquered the enemy. In his fake fatigues he took on the bad guys and won every time -- thanks to his loyal plastic gun."Even from when I was very young I'd play at being
Protesters prosecuted over attack
2 weeks ago

Egypt's military officials have moved swiftly to prosecute protesters they blamed for an attack on the defence ministry, in an attempt to put down increasingly violent protests against their authority just weeks before the country's presidential election
Stormy start for French president
1 week ago

There was drama during Socialist Francois Hollande's first day as French president when his plane was struck by lightning as he travelled to his first foreign engagement.No-one was hurt after the Falcon 7X aircraft was hit by lightning shortly after take