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Palestinians await final results of landmark voteFatah supporters celebrated on the streets of Ramallah overnight as results filtered in from the… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Bush says Hamas must renounce violenceYou cannot promote peace and support terrorism – that is the message from George W Bush after Hamas… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Hamas faces challenges of political powerThe traditional view of Hamas is of thousands of supporters parading in the streets, waving green… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
UK to send extra troops to AfghanistanBritain is to substantially increase its troop presence in one of the world’s most perilous… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Thousands attend funeral of popular Kosovan leaderThe funeral procession in honour of Kosovan president Ibrahim Rugova has been winding its way… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Furore over proposal to condemn communist regime crimesThe first step has been taken towards a formal international condemnation of the crimes committed… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Political uncertainty hangs over Rugova funeralThe body of Kosovo’s late president Ibrahim Rugova will be laid to rest later today. But… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Israel stands firm against HamasWith Hamas set to play a role in Palestinian government, Israel is already bracing itself for… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Hamas sweeps to victory in Palestinian electionsFlying their trademark green flag on top of the Palestinian parliament in Ramallah – Hamas has… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Qurei resigns after Hamas victoryJust hours after it was being reported Hamas had won the vote, Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed… 26/01/06 08:01 CET
Israel warns Hamas must give up violenceNews of Hamas’s victory has sent shockwaves through Israel. Interim prime minister Ehud Olmert has… 26/01/06 02:01 CET
Argentina’s mothers of the disappeared hold final marchArgentina’s famous Mothers of Plaza de Mayo have declared this year’s March of Resistance will be… 26/01/06 02:01 CET
