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Spain hopes to raise about €4bn from bond auction despite shaky political situation.

M Rochan Jul 16, 2013

Latest leaks reveal Microsoft worked closely with NSA in sharing user information by circumventing legal process.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 12, 2013

ANC bombmaker Denis Goldberg says British intelligence spied on hideout farm before raid.

Hannah Osborne Jul 11, 2013

US actor and rapper, who now goes by name Yasiin Bey, experiences procedure of being force-fed in film released at start of Ramadan.

Toyin Owoseje Jul 10, 2013

Thirty men died and almost were 300 hospitalised following circumcisions at initiation ceremonies in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Hannah Osborne Jul 09, 2013

South Africa president who won joint Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela to be fitted with pacemaker.

Ewan Palmer Jul 02, 2013

As the Prism scandal continues, GCHQ director claims hackers are stealing business secrets 'on an industrial scale'.

Edward Smith Jul 01, 2013

Pyongyang aims 240mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers straight at Seoul.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 30, 2013

Joseph Rowntree Foundation research shows poorest most affected by falling incomes and spiralling prices.

Shane Croucher Jun 28, 2013

Former CEO and ex-New Jersey governor charged by Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Lianna Brinded Jun 28, 2013

One German and two French feminists released after topless protest conviction.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 27, 2013

Judges say law restricting marriage to heterosexual couples is unconstitutional.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 26, 2013

In the wake of the Prism scandal, Senators have proposed changes to how the NSA collects communications data

Edward Smith Jun 25, 2013

Every year, usually in late autumn, The Economist publishes its "The World in____" for the following year. The issue for 2012 has an article by Oliver August on the effects of the North African uprisings of 2011 spreading south and in particular, foresees trouble brewing for the Sahel states because of the fall of Muammar Gaddafi:

Graeme Mackay Jun 24, 2013

'He has given so much to the world. I believe he is at peace,' says daughter.

Umberto Bacchi Jun 24, 2013

Agang party established to challenge the 'corruption and waste' of the dominant ruling ANC.

Timur Moon Jun 23, 2013

Ten data protection authorities demand answers regarding Google Glass privacy concerns.

Alistair Charlton Jun 19, 2013

Handbooks give detailed advice on what to do in an 'active shooter situation'.

Timur Moon Jun 19, 2013

Former NSA contractor denies treason with claim he did not give away military secrets.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 17, 2013

Michael Karkoc accused of ordering massacres of women and children in burning of villages

Timur Moon Jun 14, 2013

Suspected Maoist rebels open fire on passing train in eastern state of Bihar before fleeing to nearby forest.

Fran Green Jun 13, 2013

AT&T to sell Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE version exclusively.

Staff Reporter Jun 13, 2013

Voluntary information from Washington would not have breached law, says security expert.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 11, 2013

Britain's total pay packet is shrinking amid underemployment, welfare slashes and inflation.

Shane Croucher Jun 11, 2013

Ahrendts' £17m pay packet beats every other chief executive of a British firm in 2012.

Hannah Osborne Jun 10, 2013

Presidential spokesman says Mandela's condition is stable but not improving.

Hannah Osborne Jun 10, 2013

13-ton weapon capable of penetrating 200 feet of concrete, Israel told.

Tom Porter Jun 09, 2013

Internet giants deny taking part in National Security Agency covert programme to tap users' data.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 09, 2013

Three European members of Femen demonstrated in support of Tunisian activist Amina Tyler.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 05, 2013

Markit PMI data for May shows construction sector output rising at fastest pace for two years.

Shane Croucher Jun 04, 2013