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Merkel: German Perfectionism - National Strength

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has praised the virtues of German perfectionism for keeping strong the country's economy and European political debates.

World | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 13:24 | Viewed: 1346

Spain's Minister: No Request for Bailout

Spain's economy minister has denied speculations that the country is about to seek a bailout of its bank sector.

World | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 16:08 | Viewed: 951

US Confirms Death of Top Al Qaeda Strategist

The United States has officially confirmed the death of Abu Yahya al-Libi, a top al-Qaeda strategist believed to be the militant group.

World | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 12:06 | Viewed: 1099

Sheryl Crow Diagnosed with Benign Brain Tumor

Famous American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow has revealed she has been diagnosed with brain tumor, but claims she does not worry a bit as it is benign.

World | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 10:30 | Viewed: 2218

US Kills Top Al-Qaeda Strategist in Pakistan - Report

Abu Yahya al-Libi, who is believed to be al-Qaeda's second-in-command, has been allegedly killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan on Monday.

World | June 5, 2012, Tuesday // 11:20 | Viewed: 1247

Prince Philip Hospitalized, to Miss Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Events

UK's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has been taken to hospital with a bladder infection and will miss the rest of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 20:01 | Viewed: 20575

3 Serbs Get Bosnia War Crime Sentences

A Serbian court on Monday sentenced three men to between 12 and 15 years in prison for war crimes against civilians during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 19:13 | Viewed: 1209

Russian Billionaire Prokhorov Launches New Party, Stays Out of It

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced on Monday the creation of a new political party called "Civic Platform".

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 18:23 | Viewed: 8678

EU Rejects Nikolic's Denial of Srebrenica Genocide

The European Union has declared that it would not tolerate attempts to nagate the genocide of Muslims at Srebrenica, replying to a recent statement on behalf of newly elected Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 17:44 | Viewed: 1852

EU, Russia Agree to Disagree on Syria Violence

The European Union and Russia have agreed that United Nations envoy Kofi Annan's faltering peace plan remains the best chance to bring calm to the troubled Middle East country, EU co-chief Herman Van Rompuy said on Monday.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 16:55 | Viewed: 2167

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Indonesia

A strong earthquake off Indonesia's coast rattled the capital Jakarta Monday afternoon, but there are no reports of ensuing tsunami.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 15:54 | Viewed: 1355

Majority of Finns Want to Kick Greece Out of Eurozone

A total of 56% of all Finnish citizens would like to see Greece leaving the Eurozone, a new poll has suggested.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 15:29 | Viewed: 1469

Engine Problems Suspected in Lagos Plane Crash

Engine problems may have been the cause of the tragic plane crash in the Nigerian city of Lagos on Sunday in which over 150 people perished.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 11:57 | Viewed: 2120

5.1-Magnitude Quake Rattles Northern Italy

A third strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted northern Italy late on Sunday, according to the Italy's Geophysics Institute.

World | June 4, 2012, Monday // 11:51 | Viewed: 1696

River Thames Pageant Marks British Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Britain has celebrated Queen Elizabeth II with a pageant on the River Thames that included a total of 1,000 boats, including one vessel carrying the Queen herself.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 19:32 | Viewed: 5980

Plane Crashes in Lagos Building, 153 on Board

A passenger plane crashed into a two-story building in the Nigerian city of Lagos on Sunday, according to officials.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 19:14 | Viewed: 4296

Turkish PM Says Assad 'Autocratic'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is behaving in an autocratic manner, according to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 17:36 | Viewed: 1071

29th Russia-EU Summit to Kick Off in St. Petersburg

New Russian President Vladimir Putin will welcome EU leaders on an informal dinner in St. Petersburg Sunday.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 14:13 | Viewed: 961

Assad: Foreign Countries Fuel Atrocities in Syria

Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad spoke Sunday in front of the newly-elected Syrian Parliament, saying he will persist in crushing terrorists imperiling order in his country.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 13:16 | Viewed: 1312

Violent Clashes in Syria Kill Scores of Soldiers, Civilians

A new outburst of deadly violence in Syria over the weekend has resulted in 89 deaths, including 57 deaths of army servicemen, report agencies.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 11:53 | Viewed: 991

Egyptians Rally against Mubarak Sentence

Hundreds of Egyptian citizens have gathered on the Tahrir square in Cairo to voice their discontent with the trial against ex-President Hosni Mubarak, which they say was overly protective of the accused.

World | June 3, 2012, Sunday // 10:16 | Viewed: 1012
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