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Paraguay Kicks Out President, Latin America Cries Foul

Paraguay President Fernando Lugo has stepped down following a rapid impeachment procedure passed in Congress.

World | June 23, 2012, Saturday // 11:53 | Viewed: 2458

7 Dead, 44 Injured in Bus Crash in Croatia

A bus from the Czech Republic has crashed in Croatia, causing the deaths of 7 persons and injuring 44 more.

World | June 23, 2012, Saturday // 11:22 | Viewed: 1045

Syria Downs Turkish Fighter Jet

A Turkish military fighter jet has been downed over the Mediterranean, according to information by Turkey's government.

World | June 23, 2012, Saturday // 11:15 | Viewed: 1306

Breivik Trial Over, Verdict Due on August 24

The trial of mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik ended in Norway with a walkout by families of victims in protest at his attempts to justify the massacre.

World | June 22, 2012, Friday // 17:39 | Viewed: 1515

20 Killed in Taliban Attack on Kabul Hotel

At least 20 people have been killed as Taliban militants attacked a hotel outside Kabul, officials say.

World | June 22, 2012, Friday // 13:22 | Viewed: 1289

Prosecutors Seek Breivik Insanity Verdict

Norwegian prosecutors want notorious mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik to be committed to compulsory psychiatric care instead of prison.

World | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 17:46 | Viewed: 1502

Samaras's Partners Shy Away from New Cabinet of Greece

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has announced his new cabinet, which is dominated by MPs from his conservative New Democracy party.

World | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 17:05 | Viewed: 1977

Explosives Found Near N-Plant Put Sweden on Alert

Explosive material was discovered on a truck near Sweden's largest nuclear power plant on Wednesday, prompting a tightened security at the country's nuclear power stations.

World | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 15:13 | Viewed: 1102

No Technical Problems Found in Indonesia-Crashed Russian Airliner

The Sukhoi Superjet airliner that crashed in Indonesia in May had no apparent technical problems, United Aircraft Corporation President Mikhail Pogosyan said on Thursday.

World | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 14:22 | Viewed: 1448

Sentenced Ex Romanian PM Nastase Attempts Suicide

Former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase has attempted to commit suicide, the Prosecutor's Office of Romania informed in a press release.

World | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 08:37 | Viewed: 1833

Romania Throws Ex PM Nastase in Jail for Corruption

Former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase is to be Romania's first leader to serve time in prison since the 1989 fall of communism.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 19:44 | Viewed: 1883

Bank Gunman in France Toulouse Busted, Hostages Intact

A man who seized four people in a bank in the southern French city of Toulouse has been detained, reports say.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 18:37 | Viewed: 2475

2 Hostages Released, Toulouse Gunman Said to Be 'Schizophrenic'

Two of the hostages taken by a gunman in the Southern French city of Toulouse have been released.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 17:43 | Viewed: 1009

New Democracy Chief Samaras Sworn In as PM of Greece

The head of Greece's conservative party, Antonis Samaras, has been sworn in as Prime Minister to head a three-party coalition that has committed to upholding the country's international bailout agreements.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 17:22 | Viewed: 1291

Russian Police Nab Protesters during 'Pussy Riot' Hearing

Russian police have detained several protesters outside a Moscow court during a hearing for three members of the all-female punk group Pussy Riot, who could face lengthy jail sentences over an anti-Putin protest in Moscow's largest cathedral.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 15:56 | Viewed: 1104

Venizelos: Greece Has Coalition Govt!

Greece has already formed a coalition government, according to Evangelos Venizelos, leader of the left-wing PASOK and former Finance Minister.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 15:47 | Viewed: 1445

Greece Moves Closer to Coalition, Democratic Left Joins In

Fotis Kouvelis, leader of Greece's Democratic Left party, has declared his formation's support for a coalition government led by the conservative New Democracy.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 14:04 | Viewed: 913

Kosovo PM Thaci: EU Integration Solution to 'Greater Albania' Problem

The full-fledged EU and NATO integration of the Western Balkans is the solution to the problem with the ethnic Albanian communities living in different states, Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci stated in an exclusive interview for Novinite.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 12:24 | Viewed: 2645

Assange Seeks Political Asylum in Ecuador

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange entered Ecuador's embassy in London on Tuesday, seeking political asylum in the country.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 11:56 | Viewed: 1520

Ousted Egyptian President Declared Clinically Dead

Egypt's ousted President Hosni Mubarak, 84, was declared clinically dead on Tuesday, shortly after being moved from prison to a military hospital in Cairo.

World | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 09:23 | Viewed: 1183

Asians Surpass Hispanics among New Immigrants in USA

Asians have surpassed Hispanics as the largest group of new immigrants to the United States, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.

World | June 19, 2012, Tuesday // 18:35 | Viewed: 3361
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