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100 Feared Dead in India Ferry Disaster

At least 100 people are feared dead after a ferry broke in two and sank in a remote part of northeastern India, CNN reported, citing officials.

World | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 08:09 | Viewed: 1295

Ukraine Cries Foul over Top EU Officials' Boycott

As top EU officials have apparently decided to boycott events in Ukraine due to concerns over jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, the country has described the move as "Cold War tactics.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 19:32 | Viewed: 2360

Barosso to Snub Euro 2012 in Ukraine over Tymoshenko Case

EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has declared that he has no intention of visiting Ukraine for the upcoming Euro 2012 football championship the country is co-hosting, unless there is a swift improvement in the human rights situation there.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 17:21 | Viewed: 1316

Ex Oil Minister of Libya Found Dead in Vienna

Former Libyan Oil Minister Shukri Ghanem, 69, has been found dead in Vienna's Danube River.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 13:47 | Viewed: 2596

ILO Warns of 202 Million Unemployed in 2012

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has warned about a global unemployment rate of 202 million people in 2012.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 12:31 | Viewed: 1276

Hollande to Win Run-Off for French President by 53% - Poll

Socialist candidate Francois Hollande remains the favorite to win the May 6 runoff of France's presidential election with 53% of the ballots, according to local polling agencies.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 10:51 | Viewed: 1497

Tymoshenko Not Abused in Jail, Ukraine's Prosecutors Claim

An investigation of the Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office has failed to find evidence to substantiate the allegations of jailed ex PM Yulia Tymoshenko that she was physically abused in prison, a prosecutor has announced.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 08:36 | Viewed: 2351

UN Mission in Syria Urges End of Attacks

The head of the UN observer mission in Syria has called on President Bashar Assad and the country's opposition to stop fighting to allow the cease-fire to work out.

World | April 30, 2012, Monday // 08:15 | Viewed: 983

Syria Blasts Turkey's Intention to Invoke NATO Article 5

The Syrian Foreign Ministry has accused Turkey of provocation with its talk of asking NATO to help protect its border with Syria, saying such action went against the UN-backed peace plan.

World | April 28, 2012, Saturday // 16:25 | Viewed: 2221

US Officials: Al Qaeda Effectively Knocked Out

A year after the US Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaeda that carried out the Sept.

World | April 28, 2012, Saturday // 12:03 | Viewed: 850

Strauss-Khan Hints Sarkozy Orchestrated New York Sex Scandal

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has accused political enemies linked to Nicolas Sarkozy and his ruling UMP party of destroying his bid for the French presidency by choreographing the sex scandal that erupted las

World | April 28, 2012, Saturday // 09:33 | Viewed: 1553

Romanian Govt Collapses, Opposition Leader Nominated as PM

Romania's President Traian Basescu has nominated leftist opposition leader Victor Ponta as the country's new Prime Minister on Friday.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 20:46 | Viewed: 2079

Denmark Busts 4 Terror Suspects

Danish authorities have reportedly prevented a terror attack from taking place in the country, as four terror suspects were busted on Friday near Copenhagen.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 16:41 | Viewed: 1098

Yanukovych: Ukraine to 'Respond Accordingly' to Terrorist Attacks

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich called a series of bomb blasts in the former Soviet republic on Friday a challenge, promising an adequate response.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 16:38 | Viewed: 1271

Tymoshenko Tries to Chase Russian Navy Out of Crimea While in Jail

Jailed former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has called for a termination of the agreement that allows Russia to retain its naval base at Sevastopol until 2042.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 16:00 | Viewed: 3271

Romanian Govt Toppled in No-Confidence Vote

Romania's government has fallen, as a total of 235 MPs cast their ballots in favor of defeating it in a no-confidence vote on Friday.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 15:34 | Viewed: 1660

Ex Bundesbank Head: Greece Was Not Ready for Euro

Greece entered the single currency zone unprepared, but its expulsion now will not solve any problems, according to the former head of the German central bank.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 14:57 | Viewed: 1074

27 Injured in Ukraine Terror Attacks

The number of injured people in the four explosions that shook Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk has climbed to 27, according to the country's Emergency Ministry.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 14:44 | Viewed: 1280

Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk Hit by Series of Blasts

Four explosions shook the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk on Friday, leaving at least 14 people injured, according to reports.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 13:38 | Viewed: 3104

Libya's Cabinet Fired by TNC - Report

Libya's Transitional National Council has reportedly fired the country's cabinet over "incompetence."

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 11:39 | Viewed: 1130

Spain Downgraded by S&P

The ratings agency Standard & Poor's has cut Spain's credit rating and warned of risks to come.

World | April 27, 2012, Friday // 08:25 | Viewed: 716
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