But Afolabi spoilt his plans for unification world domination to claim the interim WBO cruiserweight belt, taken his record to 14 wins from 17 professional fights with his shock success at the MEN Arena.

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While disagreements among political leaders on the direction of an economic unification are common in any part of the world, disagreements among EU-leaders confirm that Europeans have yet to nurture a common consciousness, overcome their national pride, and develop a European identity.

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It says this growing divide raises the question of whether European unification still has a meaning "in a liberal and globalized world".

BBC: European press review