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Libyan PM urges militias leave Tripoli

Libyan PM urges militias leave Tripoli

On Friday, 45 people were killed in Tripoli, the health ministry says, when a militia group opened fire on protesters.

With deal near, Iran says its nuclear rights must be accepted

With deal near, Iran says its nuclear rights must be accepted

An unnamed US official did not provide details but said that a compromise agreement was close.

Fed Chief nominee Yellen backs stimulus programme

Fed Chief nominee Yellen backs stimulus programme

As the current Vice-Chair, she said the programme reduced unemployment and pushed down mortgage rates.

Eurozone growth lacks momentum – report

Eurozone growth lacks momentum – report

The lower-than-expected figures could prompt the Central Bank to again intervene and lower interest rates.

Egypt to end state of emergency on Thursday

Egypt to end state of emergency on Thursday

Ousted President Morsi said Wednesday he is still he legitimate President.

Europe examines ways to tackle youth unemployment

Europe examines ways to tackle youth unemployment

Nearly 25 per cent of young people aged 15 to 24 in the EU are without a job.

Snowden did not receive payment for sensitive data – lawyer

Snowden did not receive payment for sensitive data – lawyer

The former NSA contractor's intelligence leaks have caused diplomatic rifts between Washington and its allies.

‘Pivotal moment’ as climate conference opens in Poland

‘Pivotal moment’ as climate conference opens in Poland

The UN is pushing industrialised nations, emerging economies and developing countries to move toward a global climate change agreement.

Haiyan death toll could reach ‘thousands’ in Philippines

Haiyan death toll could reach ‘thousands’ in Philippines

Tacloban, capital of Leyte province, appears to have been hit the hardest with officials saying that hundreds of homes had been flattened.

US loses UNESCO voting rights

US loses UNESCO voting rights

The US will now no longer participate in financial decisions of the UNESCO.