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Romania's Budget Deficit Hits 7,2% of GDP

The budget deficit of Bulgaria's northern neighbor Romania has reached 7,2% of the country's GDP.

World | February 15, 2010, Monday // 20:28 | Viewed: 1969

Putin: Yanukovich Election to Improve Russia-Ukraine Relations

The election of Viktor Yanukovich for President is going to improve the relations between Russia and the Ukraine, according to Vladimir Putin.

World | February 15, 2010, Monday // 18:38 | Viewed: 2324

Belgium Halle Passenger Train Crash Kills Many

Two passenger trains in Belgium have collided head-on near the capital, Brussels, with the latest reports of the death toll ranging from 10 to 25.

World | February 15, 2010, Monday // 11:36 | Viewed: 6298

US Commander Apologizes for Afghanistan Civilian Deaths

The commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan has apologised after rockets fired during an offensive in Helmand province killed 12 civilians.

World | February 15, 2010, Monday // 09:10 | Viewed: 1592

Ukraine's Viktor Yanukovich Officially Victorious

Ukraine's Central Election Commission says opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich has won the presidential election according to the final official count.

World | February 14, 2010, Sunday // 16:50 | Viewed: 2184

Afghan Assault Finds Resistance, Explosives

The Taliban put up a stiff resistance Sunday, as a coalition assault against the militant group entered its second day in southern Afghanistan, CNN reported.

World | February 14, 2010, Sunday // 13:06 | Viewed: 2566

Romania Says Its Joining US Missile Shield Won't Affect START Talks

Romania's decision to allow elements of the US missile defense in Europe will not affect the US-Russia START nuclear talks or the situation with Moldova's breakaway region Transnistria.

World | February 13, 2010, Saturday // 13:06 | Viewed: 2504

NATO, Afghan Forces Start Offensive against Taliban in Afghanistan

US and Afghan security forces have launched an offensive against the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

World | February 13, 2010, Saturday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2565

Bill Clinton Released from Hospital

Former President Clinton left a New York hospital early Friday, less than a day after doctors performed a procedure to restore blood flow in one of his coronary arteries, CNN reported.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 18:08 | Viewed: 1829

Iran Faces New EU Sanctions, Re-opens International Airwaves

Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb has stated that the European Union may well announce "very strong sanctions" against Iran, within days or weeks.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 16:04 | Viewed: 3333

EU, US Congratulate Ukrainian New President Yanukovich

EU top officials Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso have both sent their congratulations to the provisional winner of the Ukrainian Presidential elections, Viktor Yanukovich.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 15:22 | Viewed: 2332

International Broadcasters Condemn Iran Information Blackout

The day after Iran celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution that toppled the previous Shah's regime, there are fears of a widespread crackdown on information sources by the current government.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 13:28 | Viewed: 3173

Controversial Iraq Election Begins Amid Credibility Fears

Iraq has begun its election campaign on Friday, amid a serious disagreement about the eligibility of hundreds of candidates that has already delayed the opening of the process by two months.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 13:00 | Viewed: 1801

Germany Recovery from Financial Crisis Falters

Germany's recovery from recession faltered in the final quarter of 2009, according to preliminary figures released on Friday.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 09:43 | Viewed: 2306

Ex US President Clinton Undergoes Heart Surgery

Former US President Bill Clinton is "in good spirits" after undergoing a heart procedure at a hospital in New York City, his doctor has said.

World | February 12, 2010, Friday // 08:27 | Viewed: 2188

Top Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide

The fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead, his company said.

World | February 11, 2010, Thursday // 19:22 | Viewed: 6984

Iran's President Announces Enriched Uranium Success

President Ahmedinejad has told his people that Iran is now "a nuclear state".

World | February 11, 2010, Thursday // 14:28 | Viewed: 3428

Iran Celebrates Islamic Revolution's 31st Anniversary

Iran is holding nationwide rallies on Thursday, as the country celebrates the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

World | February 11, 2010, Thursday // 12:36 | Viewed: 4346

US Chevron May Join Burgas Pipeline Project - Report

America's Chevron Corporation may join the Burgas-Alexandroupolis project, according to the Chief Executive of Russian oil pipeline specialist "Transneft".

World | February 10, 2010, Wednesday // 19:41 | Viewed: 3407

Google Launches Integrated Social Network 'Buzz'

Google has unveiled its latest service, a social network known as Buzz, that places it in direct competition with rival networks such as Facebook.

World | February 10, 2010, Wednesday // 17:31 | Viewed: 3758

LA Coroner: Propofol Intoxication Killed Michael Jackson

The Los Angeles coroner has released the autopsy report on singer Michael Jackson, who died on June 25, 2009.

World | February 10, 2010, Wednesday // 16:29 | Viewed: 9578
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