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France votes in presidential runoff election
Voter turnout is high as France's 46 million voters choosing between Socialist Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 15:43 GMT
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Chaotic start to opening of 9/11 trial
Five men, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, refuse to enter plea in US military court in Cuba.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 07:46 GMT
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Voting begins in crucial Greek elections
Two main parties expected to be punished in parliamentary poll amid widespread anger over continuing economic crisis.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 11:40 GMT
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Protesters march ahead of Putin inauguration
Opponents and supporters of Russia's president-elect protest in Moscow on eve of his installation.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 14:46 GMT
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Fighting in eastern Syria ahead of election
Clashes erupt on eve of parliamentary poll being boycotted by opposition which has formed an "alternative" parliament.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 15:07 GMT
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NATO soldier killed in Afghan shooting
Attacker wearing Afghan army uniform is also shot dead in return fire by coalition forces.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 15:05 GMT
Serbs vote in polls seen too close to call
President Tadic and populist rival Nikolic running neck-and-neck, with parliamentary and local polls also taking place.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 10:03 GMT
Armenia votes in parliamentary polls
Election is largely a battle between the governing Republican Party and its coalition partner, Prosperous Armenia.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 15:05 GMT
Ahmadinejad's support in parliament wanes
Final results for parliamentary runoff election show Iran's president losing seats to conservative rivals.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 07:31 GMT
Deadly floods hit western Nepal
At least 14 killed and more missing after flash floods sweep away village near tourism site of Mount Annapurna.
Last Modified: 06 May 2012 11:29 GMT
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Urban planners believe public escalators will transform lives in violent shanty town of Medellin.
Faulty system leaves millions hungry in India
Poor storage facilities and incompetent distribution systems have led to tonnes of food going to waste.
Stadium opens 2,012 hours ahead of Olympics
Athletes get trial run of track as London venue opens 2,012 hours before official start of games in July.
Safety concerns for those fleeing Sudan violence
Aid workers say refugees fleeing South Kordofan into South Sudan's Yida remain close to conflict zone.
Fragile calm in violence-hit Karachi
Police in Pakistan's biggest city suspend their fight against a criminal gang for 48 hours.
Greek shopkeepers feel economic pain
Store fronts shuttered and small businesses badly hurt by downturn that has left country in crisis.
Philippine youths invent phone for the blind
Students create phone with installed braille pad that can help visually impaired communicate easier.
Outcry in India over rape attacks
Spate of sexual assaults in New Delhi district prompts campaign to make streets safe for women.
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05 May 2012 19:18 GMT
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