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Britain’s leaders scramble across nail-biting finish line

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Britons will vote in the closest general election for a generation, but they could wait days for a new government as politicians battle to take power.

British teacher held hostage in Libya released

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British schoolteacher David Bolam has been released by his Libyan captors, allegedly after a ransom was paid.

Russia, US seek solution to Ukraine crisis at talks

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The US and Russia have stepped up diplomatic efforts to defuse the Ukraine crisis amid heightened tensions in Crimea.

Afghan policewomen step up with guns and headscarves

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For the handful of policewomen in one of Afghanistan's most volatile provinces, danger and disapproval are all in a day's work.

Afghan women boxers eye Olympic knock-out

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Female Afghan boxers hoping to make it to the London 2012 Olympics are practising their jabs in a gym where the Taliban publicly executed women.

Cameron urges China to work closely with G20

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British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday urged China to work closely with the G20 and introduce greater political freedoms.

Pressure grows for UK power-sharing deal

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UK opposition parties are under growing pressure to agree to a power-sharing deal, days after an election left the country politically deadlocked.

Airlines press for compensation as skies reopen

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As Europe's airspace reopened and passengers boarded flights home, the airline industry pressed for government compensation to cover its losses.

Europe’s airways reopen for business

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Swarms of stranded passengers scrambled on Wednesday to hitch a flight home after Europe's air embargo ended.

Margaret Thatcher blocked talks with ‘terrorist’ Mugabe

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Margaret Thatcher banned her envoy from meeting Robert Mugabe in 1979, refusing to talk ''with terrorists until they become prime ministers''.

Judges withhold African leadership prize

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Judges for a $5-million prize recognising good governance in Africa said on Monday they had decided not to award the honour this year.

Brown battles for future as third top minister quits

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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was battling to stay in his job on Friday after a minister quit calling for his resignation.
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