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Nigeria orders 'massive' mobilisation against Islamists
15/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Nigeria orders 'massive' mobilisation against Islamists

A "massive" troop deployment was launched Wednesday in northeast Nigeria ahead of a planned offensive against Boko Haram, a day after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states under threat from the Islamists.
Chelsea beats Benfica 2-1 in Europa League final
15/05/2013 - EUROPA LEAGUE

Chelsea beats Benfica 2-1 in Europa League final

Branislav Ivanovic scored an injury-time winner to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final in Amsterdam on Wednesday night.
Al Qaeda-linked cell ‘targeted’ French, US embassies in Egypt
16/05/2013 - EGYPT

Al Qaeda-linked cell ‘targeted’ French, US embassies in Egypt

Members of an al Qaeda-linked cell detained by Egyptian authorities earlier this week were planning to commit suicide attacks on the French and US embassies in Cairo, the MENA state news agency quoted investigators as saying on Wednesday.
Nigerian president declares state of emergency
15/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Nigerian president declares state of emergency

Soldiers were being deployed in northeastern Nigeria for a planned offensive against Islamic extremists after Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in three states under threat from Boko Haram.
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Boost for Greece as Fitch upgrades its credit grade
14/05/2013 - GREECE

Boost for Greece as Fitch upgrades its credit grade

The ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday upgraded Greece's sovereign credit grade to B-, from CCC. The bonds of the debt-burdened country remain well-below investment grade, but the upgrade may boost morale.
Russia expels US diplomat accused of spying
15/05/2013 - RUSSIA - USA

Russia expels US diplomat accused of spying

Russia on Tuesday expelled a US diplomat after saying authorities had caught him carrying disguises, special equipment, and instructions for recruiting an informant.
US and European retailers split over Bangladesh safety deal
14/05/2013 - BANGLADESH

US and European retailers split over Bangladesh safety deal

Major retailers in the US have declined to follow the lead of their European counterparts in backing a deal to improve safety standards at garment factories in Bangladesh in the wake of April’s deadly building collapse.
Burmese refugee boat capsizes ahead of cyclone
14/05/2013 - BURMA

Burmese refugee boat capsizes ahead of cyclone

A boat carrying about 100 Rohingya Muslims capsized off Myanmar, the UN said Tuesday, as tropical cyclone Mahasen threatens to strike camps where thousands of Muslim refugees are living. At least 50 people are feared drowned.
Violent clashes mar PSG title celebrations
13/05/2013 - FRANCE

Violent clashes mar PSG title celebrations

Violent clashes in the French capital between Paris St Germain supporters and police cut short the club's league title victory celebrations on Monday. Police reported up to 15,000 fans came out to celebrate PSG's first league title since 1994.
Obama backs UK's Cameron on EU renegotiation
13/05/2013 - USA

Obama backs UK's Cameron on EU renegotiation

US President Obama on Monday backed UK Prime Minister David Cameron's plan to renegotiate Britain's EU membership terms. His comments will be seen as a boost for Cameron, whose Conservative Party has grown increasingly restive over the issue.
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