Van Rompuy sees loss of urgency on euro crisis
European Union President Herman Van Rompuy says the continent is losing momentum in trying to resolve its three-year debt crisis.
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Curiosity makes its way to first Mars experiment
The Mars rover Curiosity is about to undertake its first major scientific experiment on the Red Planet. Before Curiosity heads
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Lukashenko warns opposition not to march against parliamentary vote
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is warning the opposition not to march against Sunday’s parliamentary elections, which opponents call a sham.
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Georgian official steps down over prison abuse
Georgia’s interior minister has resigned, amid continuing protests over alleged prisoner abuse that was filmed and aired on Georgian television
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Prisoner abuse video sparks protests in Georgia
Georgia’s President Mikhail Saakashvili has vowed to punish those responsible for the torture and rape of inmates at a Georgian
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Greeks to hold general strike on September 26
Greece’s two main labor unions have announced a general strike on September 26 against planned austerity measures. A spokeswoman for
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US central bank launches new economic stimulus
The U.S. central bank launched new measures Thursday to try to stimulate the weak U.S. economy, even as it predicted
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Bosnia cracks down on organised crime
Bosnian authorities say they have launched a major operation against organized crime, conducting raids across the country on groups suspected
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German court clears permanent Europe rescue fund
Germany’s top court has rejected attempts to block a new permanent rescue fund for the eurozone, clearing the way for
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