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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

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: 1567

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: 2098

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: 1111

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: 1279

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: 3289

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: 1670

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: 1095

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: 1287

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: 3124

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: 1142

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: 721

Thosands Sing Out Against Norwegian Mass Murderer

Over 40 000 people gathered in Oslo on Thursday to sing a song hated by Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik.

World | April 26, 2012, Thursday // 17:42 | Viewed: 1326

Russia's 'Pussy Riot' Anti-Putin Protest 'Not Illegal'

A police inquiry has ruled that an anti-Putin protest by the scandalous all-female Russian punk group Pussy Riot inside Moscow's main cathedral did not constitute a criminal action, a lawyer has said.

World | April 26, 2012, Thursday // 16:07 | Viewed: 5154

German President Cancels Ukraine Visit over Tymoshenko's Treatment

German President Joachim Gauck has canceled a visit to Ukraine next month, out of concern for the health and treatment of jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Julia Tymoshenko, a spokesperson has announced.

World | April 26, 2012, Thursday // 13:33 | Viewed: 1629
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