Russia’s Opposition Movement Spreads Far Beyond Moscow
On western edge of Siberia, almost 2,000 kilometers east of Moscow, more and more Russians speaking their minds on elections, democracy Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:59:04 GMT
Germany Seeks China's Help on Iran
Chancellor Angela Merkel urges Beijing to use its influence to persuade Tehran to give up nuclear program Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:53:10 GMT
Cold Wave Continues to Grip Europe
Frigid temperatures have killed at least 123 people with thermometers plunging as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius in some places Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:12:39 GMT
UN court overturns Italy's ruling in Nazi war crimes claims
AMSTERDAM - The International Court of Justice has ordered Italy to annul all compensation claims against Germany for Nazi war crimes, saying Rome had breached international laws when its courts allow Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:19:06 -0500
Eurozone service sector shines after four-month lull
LONDON - The eurozone's service sector has shown some growth, marginal though, for the first time in four months, raising expectations that a recession could be kept at bay. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:51:16 -0500
European countries face gas shortage as Russian supplies dip
BRUSSELS - Several countries in Europe are facing gas supply crunch with severe cold weather driving up demand and drop in Russian supplies via Kiev, raising fears of a repeat of the 2009 crisis. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:48:08 -0500
Terry likely to be 'stripped' of England captaincy
England captain John Terry will not lead the England team at Euro 2012 after the Football Association (FA) decided to strip him of his captaincy, a report claims. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:10:28 -0500
More than 220 dead as big freeze grips Europe
KIEV (AFP) - Temperatures have plunged to new lows in Europe where a week-long cold snap has now claimed more than 220 lives as forecasters warned that the big freeze would tighten its grip over the ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:53 -0500
European parliament backs new tough sanctions against Iran
The European parliament called on Russia and China to back UN Security Council sanctions against Iran and cease assisting its nuclear activities. "[Members] regret the ongoing refusal of ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:38:24 -0500
Azerbaijani futsal team loses to Serbia, leaves Euro-2012
The Azerbaijani national futsal team had the second and seemingly the last match at the European championship. Thus, the team played against the Serbian national team and lost with slight ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:38:13 -0500
UN court rules against Italy in case over Nazi compensation claims
The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled today that Italy has violated its obligation to respect Germany's immunity under international law by allowing civil claims seeking reparations for Nazi war crimes to be brought against it in Italian courts. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
UN refugee agency concerned over treatment of asylum-seekers in Ukraine
The United Nations refugee agency has voiced concern over the plight of asylum-seekers, including some minors, held in two detention centres in Ukraine, where more than 100 people are reportedly challenging their detention or have complained that they were denied the right to apply for asylum. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
UN Yugoslav tribunal accepts plea agreement in contempt trial
The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today accepted the plea agreement filed in the contempt of court trial of Jelena Raic, who was accused of procuring false statements from witnesses in exchange for money. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST
Italy must urgently act to end violence against women, UN rights expert says
Italy must do more to protect women from violence and urgently address the underlying structural causes of gender inequality and discrimination, an independent United Nations human rights expert warned after visiting the country. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST
Pope 'chased demons from St Peter's'
A BLESSING by Pope Benedict XVI exorcised the devil from two howling men during a general audience in St Peter's Square in 2009, a leading Catholic exorcist says in an upcoming book.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:59:50 GMT
Cyprus parliament rebukes Downer
THE Cyprus parliament has taken the unusual step of rebuking United Nations envoy Alexander Downer over perceived bias it says is hindering long-running reunification talks.
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