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Mladic 'headed ethnic cleansing'Ratko Mladic at The Hague. 16 May 2012

Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic intended to "ethnically cleanse" Bosnia, the opening day of his war crimes trial hears.

Greece's parliament building, 15 MayGreece to form interim government

The Greek president is to meet party leaders to set up a caretaker government, ahead of fresh elections expected next month, as the euro slides.

A picture of the Palme d'Or trophyCannes to open amid 'sexism' row

The 65th Cannes Film Festival is to open in France later, amid criticism that no female directors will be in competition.

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