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False ending

False ending

Muammar Gaddafi is dead but the women of Libya remain fearful.

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“I’d have been ashamed not to join the IRA”

“I’d have been ashamed not to join the IRA”

Sophie Elmhirst joins Martin McGuinness on the presidential campaign trail in Dublin, and finds an ever-smiling mover, struggling to present himself as a man of peace.

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The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels

The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels

Barack Obama is leading the US at the head of a pack of western nations intent on the new scramble to exploit Africa’s resources. Their chief aim? To squeeze a China hungry for raw materials.

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Brussels over Britain

Brussels over Britain

Tory politicians' behaviour over the EU shows their contempt for ordinary people -- and their confidence in staying in power.

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With Gaddafi gone, we must support the re-building of Libya

With Gaddafi gone, we must support the re-building of Libya

The UK and France should offer their help in training Libyan officials.

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Successful primaries give French socialists momentum

Successful primaries give French socialists momentum

François Hollande secured a clear victory in France's unprecedented open socialist primaries. Now he must beat Sarkozy in May.

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Gilad Shalit is free – now release the 164 jailed Palestinian children

Gilad Shalit is free – now release the 164 jailed Palestinian children

Israel's crimes, including the arrest, detention and alleged torture of incarcerated children, are routinely ignored, or even excused.

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Hollande wins

Hollande wins

How centrist will the French Socialist candidate be?

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Don’t be deceived by the myth of Mitt Romney’s moderation

Don’t be deceived by the myth of Mitt Romney’s moderation

The former Massachusetts governor defends the interests of the rich and powerful at all costs.

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Perry: “The American Revolution was fought in the 16th Century”

Perry: “The American Revolution was fought in the 16th Century”

The Texas Governor followed his poor debate performance with a spectacular gaffe.

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