African Twitter map reveals how continent stays connected
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Three buildings collapsed on Wednesday night in the Brazilian city
View ArticleAt least three killed as buildings collapse in Rio de Janeiro
Witnesses heard loud bang before the three buildings in central Rio collapsed almost simultaneouslyRescue workers have recovered three bodies from the wreckage of three buildings that collapsed in...
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Mark Vernon argues that we must always know more than we can express, but this is no excuse for expressing things we cannot knowWhat fundamentally grounds religious belief? It's one of the biggest...
View ArticleHow the European economic crisis has affected young and old – interactive
At opposite ends of their careers, baby boomers and young people are particularly exposed to Europe's economic crisis. Here 12 Europeans from six countries talk about their lives, prospects,...
View ArticleDavos 2012: All the developments from day two of the summit
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View ArticleToy figure protests in Barnaul, Russia - gallery
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View ArticleAfrican tweets: visualised
Here's a preview of the Guardian graphic showing 11.5m Tweets geo-located in AfricaJenny Ridley
View ArticleRise in number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits
The number of people seeking aid has increased, but the long-term trend is pointing to a healthier job marketThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to a seasonally adjusted...
View ArticleDavos: David Cameron says eurozone problems 'man-made' - video
The prime minister addresses the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, saying three things need to be done urgently in 2012: 'Greece, banks and firewall'
View ArticleEU budget: what does the European Union spend and where does the money come...
How does the EU spend its budget - and who contributes the most? Scroll down to explore the graphic• Get the data• Download the graphic as a PDFWhere does the European Union get its money from‚ and how...
View ArticleSyria, Egypt, Libya and Middle East unrest - live updates
• UN unable to update estimated death toll in Syria• UN and NGOs slam Libya over 'torture' of detainees• Egypt imposes 'travel ban' on American NGO workers• Read the latest summary3.41pm: More on those...
View ArticleEurozone crisis live: Greek creditors 'offer better deal'
• Greek sources say deal could come before weekend• Government spokesman: Troika talks are 'tense' • Private creditors 'to offer 3.75% coupon'• Today's agenda• Davos live blog3.54pm: Even if Greece...
View ArticleUN security council to discuss Syria plan
Draft resolution calls for Assad to surrender power as Saudis move to recognise opposition Syrian National CouncilThe United Nations security council is expected to discuss a draft resolution backed by...
View ArticleIran to restart IAEA nuclear talks
UN nuclear inspectors are due to begin three days of meetings in Tehran on Sunday - the first such talks for over three yearsIran is due to open talks with UN nuclear inspectors on Sunday in an attempt...
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