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Obama Defending Guantanamo Closure: Bush Left Legal Mess

US President Barack Obama defended Thursday the his Administration's approach to the closing down of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 20:37 | Viewed: 2230

Serbian Police Negotiate with President Attacker beyond Deadline

A special Serbian police task team is continuing the negotiations with Dragan Maric, the armed man threatening to detonate a hand grenade inside the Presidential offices.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 18:48 | Viewed: 8368

American Airlines Pilot Caught Drunk

American Airlines flight AA87 to Chicago was delayed at Heathrow yesterday morning when it became clear that the pilot was drunk, international media reported.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 17:12 | Viewed: 3615

Kosovo Awards US Vice-President Biden Golden Medal of Freedom

The newly independent Republic of Kosovo awarded Thursday US Vice-President Joe Biden its highest medal.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 15:52 | Viewed: 8663

Armed Man in Serbian Presidential Offices Named

A Serbian government official has named the man who is currently threatening to detonate a hand grenade inside the Serbian Presidential offices as Dragan Maric.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 15:35 | Viewed: 2680

Armed Man Enters Serbia Presidential Offices

Police in the Serbian capital Belgrade are negotiating with a man who has entered the president's offices with two hand grenades, say reports.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 14:23 | Viewed: 2352

New Wave of Bombings Kill Scores in Iraq

At least 23 people, including three US soldiers, have been killed in a series of deadly bombings in the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Kirkuk.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 13:47 | Viewed: 1724

US Vice-President Biden Leaves Serbian Reporters Barefooted

The security of the National Palace in Belgrade had requested from all journalists reporting the visit US Vice-President Joseph Biden to take off their shoes.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 11:14 | Viewed: 2559

Four Arrested over New York Terrorist Plot

Four men have been arrested over alleged plots to attack targets in New York, US prosecutors say.

World | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 08:14 | Viewed: 2789

Kosovo Ready to Give US Vice-President Biden "Perfect Welcome"

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, has described US Vice-President Joe Biden's coming visit to the republic as "historic".

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 21:08 | Viewed: 2796

Vice-President Biden: US Doesn't Expect Serbia Will Recognize Kosovo

US Vice-President Joe Biden said Wednesday in Belgrade that America did not expect Serbia would recognize the independence of Kosovo.

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 20:43 | Viewed: 7244

US Senate Votes against Funds for Guantanamo Closure

The US Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday against allocating funds requested by President Barack Obama for the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 20:15 | Viewed: 2144

Irish Catholic Institutions Accused of Endemic Child Abuse

An inquiry into child abuse at Catholic institutions in Ireland has found church leaders knew that sexual abuse was "endemic" in boys' institutions.

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 18:25 | Viewed: 4267

New Iran Missile Can Reach Israel, Southeast Europe

Iran has test-fired a new advanced missile Wednesday with a range of about 1 200 miles, far enough to strike Israel and southeastern Europe.

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 14:08 | Viewed: 5633

Four to Run in Iranian Presidential Elections

Four candidates will compete in the Iranian presidential election which will take place June 12.

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 11:58 | Viewed: 1690

Indonesia Plane Crash Kills 98

At least 98 people were killed when an Indonesian military transport plane crashed in East Java, staff at a military hospital said.

World | May 20, 2009, Wednesday // 07:48 | Viewed: 21885

Sri Lanka Leader Announces End to Tamil War

Sri Lankan leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared the country "liberated" from Tamil Tiger rebels after a 26-year war.

World | May 19, 2009, Tuesday // 13:49 | Viewed: 3531

Former US President Clinton to Be UN Haiti Envoy

Former US President, Bill Clinton, is to be appointed as UN special new envoy to Haiti.

World | May 19, 2009, Tuesday // 12:28 | Viewed: 3086

Greece Confirms First Swine Flu Case

Greek authorities have confirmed the first case of swine flu in the country - a student who has returned from the USA over the weekend.

World | May 19, 2009, Tuesday // 09:37 | Viewed: 1635

US Vice President Biden Starts Western Balkans Tour in Bosnia

The US Vice President Joe Biden is arriving to Bosnia and Herzegovina Tuesday on a mini tour in the Western Balkans.

World | May 19, 2009, Tuesday // 09:24 | Viewed: 1833

Obama Tells Netanyahu US Favors Two State Solution in Palestine

US President Barack Obama has told the new Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his Administration supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state.

World | May 19, 2009, Tuesday // 08:33 | Viewed: 2855
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