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Far Left, Far Right Threaten Greece's Pro-Bailout Coalition

Greece's conservative New Democracy (ND) has gathered between 17% and 20% in Greece's elections on Sunday, initial exit poll results show.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 19:45 | Viewed: 1381

Protesters, Police Clash ahead of Putin Inauguration

Protesters against Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin have clashed with riot police in the capital Moscow on Sunday, just one day prior to Putin's inauguration for his third term in office.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 19:07 | Viewed: 937

France's Voter Turnover Reaches 72%

The voter turnover in France's presidential runoff has reached 71.96% at 5:00 pm local time, according to the country's Interior Ministry.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 18:55 | Viewed: 1238

Hollande Triumphs over Sarkozy for French Presidency

French presidential runner Francois Hollande leads against incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy, gathering approximately 52.5% to 53% of all votes on Sunday, exit polls show, according to a Belgian daily.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 18:21 | Viewed: 2233

Serbia Registers 32% Voter Turnout by 2 pm

The voter turnout in Serbia's elections was 32.1% by 2:00 pm on Sunday, a 2.7% more than in the 2008 elections, according to the local Center for Free Elections and Democracy.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 17:51 | Viewed: 1109

High Voter Turnout Reported in French Presidential Run-off

France has registered a very high voter turnout Sunday in a crucial run-off that could see a socialist win the presidential election for the first time since 1988.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 14:51 | Viewed: 1666

France, Greece, Serbia, Armenia Vote in Crucial Elections

Four European nations – France, Greece, Serbia, and Armenia – are holding Sunday, May 6, 2012, crucial elections.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 08:47 | Viewed: 2061

Armenian Police Investigate Mystery Yerevan Explosion

Armenian police are inquiring Saturday into the causes behind an uncanny explosion of decorative balloons at a rally in capital Yerevan Friday that left more than 140 people injured.

World | May 5, 2012, Saturday // 12:29 | Viewed: 1271

Explosions Rattle Damascus ahead of Elections

Two explosions have shaken the center of Syrian capital Damascus Saturday, two days before parliamentary elections scheduled May 7.

World | May 5, 2012, Saturday // 11:40 | Viewed: 916

Sarkozy Vows 'Surprise' Win at France Elections

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who will seek re-election on the second round of presidentials Sunday, has vowed he will overturn the balance against rival, socialist Francois Hollande.

World | May 5, 2012, Saturday // 10:14 | Viewed: 854

106 Wounded by Explosion in Armenia's Capital Yerevan

At least 106 people have been wounded in an explosion of gas balloons in the downtown of the Armenian capital Yerevan.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 21:19 | Viewed: 1552

10 000 Ethnic Albanians Rise against Macedonian Govt over Lakeside Murders

More than 10 000 ethnic Albanians protested in Macedonia's capital Skopje on Friday to demand a fair trial for five people suspected of murder in a case that has raised ethnic tension in the tiny country.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 20:38 | Viewed: 4998

Ukraine's Prosecutors Refuse to Open Tymoshenko Assault Case

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has refused to initiate criminal proceedings on jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's assault and battery claim.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 20:00 | Viewed: 2010

German Doctors to Treat Tymoshenko in Ukrainian Hospital

Ukraine's ex PM and leader of the Batkivschyna All-Ukrainian Association party Yulia Tymoshenko has agreed to begin treatment at the Ukrzaliznytsia Central Clinical Hospital (Kharkiv) on May 8 under the supervision of German doctors.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 19:57 | Viewed: 3107

Russia to Set Up Military Maintenance Centers in Kazakhstan

Russia is planning to establish maintenance centers for Russian arms and military equipment in service with the Kazakh Armed Forces in Kazakhstan, the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said on Friday.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2164

Putin Wants to Treat Tymoshenko, Slams Euro 2012 Boycott

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to calls for a boycott of the Euro 2012 football championship in Ukraine over the case of jailed ex PM Yulia Tymoshenko by saying that sport and politics should not mix.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 19:05 | Viewed: 7942

Tadic Urges Serbs to Reelect Him for EU Integration's Sake

Serbia's Boris Tadic, who stepped down as president last month ahead of May elections, said on Thursday he would keep Serbia on the path to European integration if elected to a third term.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 16:37 | Viewed: 1368

Macedonia Reveals Suspects in Lakeside Murder Case

Macedonian media have revealed the identity of the suspects for the brutal murder of five men that took place last month near Skopje.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 10:17 | Viewed: 3301

Merkel Hasn't Made Up Her Mind about Ukraine Visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that she would be making a last minute decision whether to attend the European Football Championship in Ukraine.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 09:39 | Viewed: 1192

Libya Claims Sarkozy Campaign Funding Letter Is Fake

Libya's governing National Transitional Council (NTC) has exposed as a fake a letter pledging funding from the Gaddafi regime for French President Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 election campaign.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 19:45 | Viewed: 1369

EU-Kosovo Court Acquits MP, Ex KLA Commander of War Crime Charges

An EU-run Kosovo court has cleared Fatmir Limaj, a senior Kosovo politician and three of his associates of allegations, that they tortured and killed Serb detainees during the 1998-99 Kosovo war.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 14:55 | Viewed: 2091
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