Presidential elections set to place in Cyprus

Presidential elections in Northern Cyprus will pit a ruling 'pro-solution' president against a hard-liner candidate who seeks closer ties to Turkey. What affect, if any, could the result have on Turkey's chances of joining the European Union, as well as reunification efforts?

FOCUS

By Assia Shihab

TRANSPORT

Focus looks at the success of the Eurostar, as the company that began its undersea rail service linking London with Paris and Brussels on November 14, 1994 welcomed its 100 millionth passenger on Friday.

SOUTH AFRICA

Caster Semenya's controversial medal

After her stunning gold medal at the 800 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, the South African athlete Caster Semenya returned home as national icon. However questions about her gender mount overseas.

PAKISTAN

Taliban struggle after leader's death

As the Pakistani army and the US hail the now confirmed death of Baitullah Mehsud, leader of the Pakistani Taliban, the radical Islamic group itself is entering a period of turbulence as it chooses a new leader. Is the battle over for the Taliban?

26/08/2009 - USA

Ted Kennedy: the dream lives on

Edward Kennedy, the "Lion of the Senate", has died at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. A gifted orator and liberal champion, the brother of JFK and "Bobby" Kennedy was also the last patriarch of the country's most famous political dynasty.

26/08/2009 - INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Gearing up for the autumn swine flu surge

Two months after the United Nations' health agency warned that Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak had become a pandemic, schools and health authorities across the Northern Hemisphere are rushing to prepare for the new term.

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