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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: 1373

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: 2099

S&P Upgrades Greece out of Default?

Standard & Poor's Corp. said Wednesday it raised Greece's government debt rating out of default after the country completed a massive debt writedown with private creditors.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 14:33 | Viewed: 1312

Lakeside Murder Suspects Transferred to Skopje Criminal Court

The alleged radical Islamic militants arrested over the murder of five men in Macedonia last month have been transferred to the Skopje Criminal Court.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 13:43 | Viewed: 1305

Ruling Party Nominee Ader Elected President of Hungary

Janos Ader, the nominee of the ruling rightist party Fidesz and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has been elected by the Hungarian Parliament as the new President of Hungary.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 13:22 | Viewed: 4729

5 Killed in Egypt's Post-Arab Spring Clashes

Five people have died and dozens have been injured early Wednesday during riots outside the Defense Ministry in the center of Cairo, Egypt's Health Ministry reported.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 12:51 | Viewed: 974

Dutch Officials May Boycott Euro 2012 over Tymoshenko Treatment

The Netherlands' caretaker government has threatened to boycott the European Football Championship in Ukraine this summer, if the country doesn't improve the treatment of its prisoners.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 11:15 | Viewed: 15931

Obama Vows End to Afghan War

President Barack Obama, speaking early Wednesday in Afghanistan at the tail end of a surprise visit there, discussed how the war will end and promised a steady drawdown of US troops.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 11:02 | Viewed: 754

Romania's New PM Announces Cabinet

Romania's PM-designate Victor Ponta has unveiled the country's new cabinet, which is expected to be supported by the Parliament on Thursday.

World | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 08:05 | Viewed: 1389

Skopje: Radical Islamists Detained over 5 Gruesome Murders

Twenty alleged radical Islamic militants have been arrested over the murder of five  fishermen in Macedonia last month, the worst case of mass murder in the tiny Balkan country since it gained independence 21 years ago.

World | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 17:22 | Viewed: 2086

Sarkozy: France Has Too Many Immigrants

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who will seek re-election on the second round of presidentials Saturday and Sunday, has made a new attempt at courting far-right voters.

World | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 1417

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: 1308

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: 2377

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: 1328

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: 2609

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: 1284

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: 1506

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: 2360

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: 991

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: 2257

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: 855
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