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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: 1360

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: 1314

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: 1287

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: 1495

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: 3538

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: 1554

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: 1157

Tadic with Minor Lead ahead of Serbian Presidential Elections Runoff

Serbian President Boris Tadic and his challenger Tomislav Nikolic are heading for a run-off with initial results showing Tadic and his Democratic party slightly ahead in presidential and parliamentary elections.

World | May 7, 2012, Monday // 00:54 | Viewed: 1317

Armenia's Ruling Party Wins Elections - Exit Poll

Armenia's ruling Republican Party has gathered a total of 44.4 % of all votes in Sunday's parliamentry elections, according to an exit poll conducted by Gallup International Association.

World | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 20:07 | Viewed: 1001

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: 1373

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: 934

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: 1228

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: 2221

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: 1102

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: 1649

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: 2058

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: 1264

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: 911

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: 850

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: 1549

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: 4958
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