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Turkey arrests 'prime suspect' over blasts

Turkish ministers have said the bombings were carried out by a group with ties to the Syrian governement [Reuters]Turkish police have detained a man they believe to be one of the main perpetrators of car bombings that killed more than 50 people near the Syrian border, officials have said.

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UN chief in Russia as Syria crisis deepens

The sooner this conference is held, the better ...An international peace conference for Syria, where government and opposition forces will be represented, should happen as soon as possible, the UN chief Ban Ki-moon said during a visit to Russia.

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Court rejects appeal by Spain princess

A judge has rejected an appeal by Spanish King Juan Carlos's daughter in a corruption probe, insisting her tax returns be admitted for scrutiny in the investigation which has plunged the family into scandal.

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Plea deal denied for Italy ship captain

Lawyers for the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner that ran aground off Italy's Tuscan coast in 2012, killing 32 people, say prosecutors have rejected their bid for a plea bargain.

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US and Russia try to limit spy-row fallout

Michael McFaul, United States ambassador to MoscowMichael McFaul, United States ambassador to Moscow, has met with officials at the Russian foreign ministry after Russia ordered the expulsion of an alleged CIA agent, accusing him of recruiting a Russian agent.

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Bulgaria faces post-election uncertainty

The conservative GERB party of Boyko Borisov, Bulgaria's former prime minister, has received the most votes in the weekend's parliamentary elections, but has fallen far short of a majority and is lacking coalition options.

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Six-year jail term sought for Berlusconi

Italian prosecutors called for a six-year jail sentence and a lifetime ban from politics for former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is charged with abuse of office and having sex with a minor.

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UN says eating insects could fight hunger

A new United Nations report say the health benefits of consuming nutritious insects could help fight obesity and world hunger.

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Russia detains US diplomat over 'spy' charge

Ryan Fogle, a third secretary at the US Embassy in MoscowThe Russian security services say they have detained a US diplomat they claim is a CIA agent.

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Bulgaria conservatives lead vote count

The conservative GERB party of Bulgaria's former prime minister Boyko Borisov has received the most votes in a weekend parliamentary poll, but fell far short of a majority, according to partial official results.

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