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Bodies Spotted Near Wreckage of Sukhoi Superjet

Body fragments have been discovered near the Russian Sukhoi Superjet passenger plane that crashed into Indonesia's Mount Salak on Wednesday.

World | May 10, 2012, Thursday // 12:19 | Viewed: 1891

Up to 20 Killed in Damascus Blasts - Report

Twin bomb explosions shook Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday.

World | May 10, 2012, Thursday // 11:04 | Viewed: 1126

No Survivors Found in Sukhoi Superjet Crash

No survivors have been found in the wreckage of a Sukhoi Superjet-100 passenger plane that crashed into an Indonesian mountain on May 9, Indonesian authorities say, as cited by international media.

World | May 10, 2012, Thursday // 09:15 | Viewed: 6184

Obama Officially Endorses Same-Sex Marriage

Barack Obama has become the first sitting US President to officially declare his support for same-sex marriage.

World | May 10, 2012, Thursday // 08:35 | Viewed: 1301

Missing Russian Plane Might Be Hijacked, Indonesia Says

Indonesian authorities have suggested that the Russian airplane that has gone missing near Jakarta may have been hijacked.

World | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 17:29 | Viewed: 2766

Rain, Darkness Render Search for Missing Russian Plane Futile

Darkness, fog and rain are complicating the search of Russia's Sukhoi Superjet-100, which went missing on Wednesday on a demonstration flight near Jakarta, a spokesman of aeronautical airspace control in Indonesia said.

World | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 17:24 | Viewed: 2731

Russian Plane with 44 Passengers Goes Missing near Jakarta

A Russian Sukhoi SuperJet 100 with 44 people on board disappeared from radar during a demonstration flight near Jakarta on Wednesday.

World | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 14:58 | Viewed: 4065

Roubini: Europe Turmoil 'Slow Motion Train Wreck'

Nouriel Roubini, the economist who predicted the credit crisis, has shored up his reputation as a prophet of gloom, saying the political turmoil in Europe resembles a "slow motion train wreck."

World | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 13:13 | Viewed: 3938

Tymoshenko 'Moved to Ukraine Hospital'

Jailed Ukraine opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko has arrived at a hospital in Kharkiv to be treated for back pain by a German doctor, reports say.

World | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 12:03 | Viewed: 1371

Portugal Axes Public Holidays in Austerity Drive

Portugal has taken austerity measures to a new level with the decision to scrap four of its 14 public holidays.

World | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 08:30 | Viewed: 1200

Tymoshenko to End Hunger Strike Wednesday

Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko will end her 19-day hunger strike after agreeing to be hospitalised under the supervision of a German doctor, her daughter Yevgenia has stated.

World | May 8, 2012, Tuesday // 18:49 | Viewed: 1569

Serbia Set to Built World's Largest Solar Park

The Securum Equity Partners Europe company will invest EUR 2 B in Serbia's project to build the world's largest individual solar park.

World | May 8, 2012, Tuesday // 18:20 | Viewed: 1659

Russia Confirms Medvedev as PM

Russia's State Duma has confirmed the appointment of former President Dimitar Medvedev as the country's new Prime Minister, thus completing his job swap with new President Vladimir Putin.

World | May 8, 2012, Tuesday // 17:40 | Viewed: 1486

Ukraine Scraps Summit Boycotted over Tymoshenko

The 18th Central European Summit that was to take place on May 11-12 in Ukraine's Yalta has been postponed over the boycott declared by several European politicians, it has been announced.

World | May 8, 2012, Tuesday // 14:44 | Viewed: 1052

US Prevent Terror Attack on Passenger Plane

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has confirmed information that in the last few days, US services have prevented an attack organized by Al Qaeda to bomb a passenger plane.

World | May 8, 2012, Tuesday // 08:34 | Viewed: 1368

EU, Germany: Greece Must Keep to Our Terms No Matter What

The EU and Germany have made it clear Greece must stick to the commitments it has entered into for the two EU/IMF bailouts, whatever the line-up of its next government.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 16:18 | Viewed: 1320

Russian President Putin Nominates Medvedev as PM

Vladimir Putin, who was inaugurated for the third time Monday as President of the Russian Federation, has nominated his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev to become Prime Minister.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 15:00 | Viewed: 1297

Greeks' Vote Fuels Fears of Default, Euro Zone Exit

Greece faces anew the risk of default and exit from the euro zone, experts have warned after voters rejected austerity and the terms of the country's bailout from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 13:14 | Viewed: 1515

Arrests Mar Putin's Inauguration for 3rd Term as Russian President

Vladimir Putin has been sworn into office as Russian president on Monday in a glittering Kremlin ceremony that took place less than 24 hours after protesters opposed to his rule had battled police in downtown Moscow.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 12:20 | Viewed: 3552

Putin Inaugurated Russian President

Vladimir Putin will be inaugurated President of Russia Monday in a ceremony in the capital, Moscow.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 10:33 | Viewed: 1570

Leading Greece Parties Suffer Crushing Elections Defeat

Greece's two governing parties, which supported tough austerity measures in the midst of a debt crisis, have been crashed and lost their parliamentary majority in Sunday's election.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 08:05 | Viewed: 1164
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