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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: 1271

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: 916

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: 854

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: 1552

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: 4997

Ukraine's Prosecutors Refuse to Open Tymoshenko Assault Case

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has refused to initiate criminal proceedings on jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's assault and battery claim.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 20:00 | Viewed: 2010

German Doctors to Treat Tymoshenko in Ukrainian Hospital

Ukraine's ex PM and leader of the Batkivschyna All-Ukrainian Association party Yulia Tymoshenko has agreed to begin treatment at the Ukrzaliznytsia Central Clinical Hospital (Kharkiv) on May 8 under the supervision of German doctors.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 19:57 | Viewed: 3106

Russia to Set Up Military Maintenance Centers in Kazakhstan

Russia is planning to establish maintenance centers for Russian arms and military equipment in service with the Kazakh Armed Forces in Kazakhstan, the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said on Friday.

World | May 4, 2012, Friday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2164

Putin Wants to Treat Tymoshenko, Slams Euro 2012 Boycott

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to calls for a boycott of the Euro 2012 football championship in Ukraine over the case of jailed ex PM Yulia Tymoshenko by saying that sport and politics should not mix.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 19:05 | Viewed: 7939

Tadic Urges Serbs to Reelect Him for EU Integration's Sake

Serbia's Boris Tadic, who stepped down as president last month ahead of May elections, said on Thursday he would keep Serbia on the path to European integration if elected to a third term.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 16:37 | Viewed: 1368

Macedonia Reveals Suspects in Lakeside Murder Case

Macedonian media have revealed the identity of the suspects for the brutal murder of five men that took place last month near Skopje.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 10:17 | Viewed: 3300

Merkel Hasn't Made Up Her Mind about Ukraine Visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that she would be making a last minute decision whether to attend the European Football Championship in Ukraine.

World | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 09:39 | Viewed: 1192

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: 1367

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: 2091

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: 1311

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: 1302

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: 4722

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: 972

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: 15930

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: 753

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: 1388
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