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UK ranked as world-leader in innovation

The UK has been ranked as the second most innovative country in the world on 17 September 2015. The Global Innovation Index (GII) has placed the UK above the USA, Singapore and Germany for the third year running, recognising the UK’s standing in the...

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Why Afghans are Leaving

Tens of thousands of Afghans have swelled the ranks of those seeking refuge in Europe this year. Second only to Syrians, Afghans represent the next largest group – 13 percent – of those making the journey so far in 2015.

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UN official appeals to Security Council to find political solution to end nightmare for Syrian people

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A street lined with rubble and destroyed buildings in the Old City area of Homs, Syria.

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Mediterranean: another weekend of Tragedy

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A Syrian woman cries in relief as she embraces her three young children after a very rough crossing of the Aegean from...

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