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Greek leftist attacks EU 'poker'

The leader of Greece's leftist party - predicted to top next month's election - accuses the EU and Germany of "playing poker with people's lives", as millions of euros are withdrawn from Greek banks.

Congo warlord's 'days numbered'

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor tells the BBC he believes the net is closing around Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda.

Cannes jury denies 'sexism' claim

The jury for the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Palme d'Or has spoken out over claims of sexism prompted by the lack of female filmmakers in the running.

Home HIV tests backed by US panel

Over-the-counter HIV tests, which would allow people in the US to check in the privacy of their homes if they have the virus, move a step closer.

Government to miss cookie cut-off

Most government websites will miss the UK's deadline for complying with EU regulations over cookies, the Cabinet Office tells the BBC.

Councils 'must lower emissions'

Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend.

La salida griega del euro parece cada día más inevitable, situación que ha alentado retiros masivos. Los expertos advierten que otros gobiernos europeos deben preparar su respuesta.

朝鲜扣留中国29名船员并索要赎金一事在网络上引发中国网民热议。

30 قتيلاً على الأقل في عمليات عسكرية نفذتها القوات الحكومية في مدن درعا وحمص وإدلب. والمرصد السوري لحقوق الانسان يتحدث عن "مجزرة جديدة" ذهب ضحيتها 15 مدنيا في حي الشماس في مدينة حمص.

آنگلا مرکل، صدر اعظم آلمان و حامد کرزی، رئیس جمهوری افغانستان در برلین پیمان استراتژیک امضا کردند. صدر اعظم آلمان همچنین اعلام کرد که کشورش متعهد است سالانه ۱۹۰ میلیون دلار برای حمایت از نیروهای امنیتی افغانستان به این کشور کمک کند.