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Alex Ward

Alex Ward is a London-based freelance journalist who has previously worked for the Times & the Press Association. Twitter: @alexward3000

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Asia
Chinese authorities arrest members of “Doomsday Cult”
20 December 2012

Over 1,000 members of the sect will witness the end of days from their prison cells.

Europe
French fury at Economist cover story
19 November 2012

Officials defend the “time-bomb at the heart of Europe”.

World Affairs
China unveils its next generation of leaders
15 November 2012

Meet the men at the helm of Chinese politics.

Middle East
Egypt recalls ambassador from Israel in protest of Gaza strikes
15 November 2012

President Mohamed Morsi bows to domestic pressure.

Middle East
UN diplomats: North Korean military hardware seized en route to Syria
15 November 2012

Pyongyang accused of violating UN sanctions to export missile technology to Assad.

World Affairs
Mass anti-austerity protests engulf Europe
14 November 2012

Workers of the eurozone, unite!

Economics
IMF and eurozone officials in public clash over Greek debt
14 November 2012

Troika infighting leaves Greek bailout shrouded in uncertainty.

Economics
Japan's economy slides further towards recession
12 November 2012

The country's fifth in 15 years.

Economics
Greece passes landmark austerity budget
12 November 2012

The country now waits on its creditors to save it from imminent bankruptcy.

Business
Former fraud chief received over £420,000 in “irregular payments”
02 November 2012

Watchdog slams Serious Fraud Office for malfeasance.

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