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Europe
Seven Dead in Italy Earthquake
May 20, 2012, 5:03 pmA magnitude-6.0 earthquake rocked northern Italy on Sunday, killing at least seven people and injuring 50 or more.
Czech Dissident Sees Justice for Communist-Era Crime
May 20, 2012, 3:49 am
After more than 20 years, justice has been finally served for Czech writer and dissident Petr Placak.
Greece Passes Olympic Flame to London
May 18, 2012, 1:30 am
In modern times, the greatest headache for host cities is how to ensure airtight security, without making the event feel like a lock down.
Greece Appoints Non-Politicians to Govern For a Month
May 17, 2012, 5:50 pm
Greece swore in its caretaker government on Thursday tasked with keeping the country from further chaos until new elections are held on June 17.
Mladic Trial Suspended Indefinitely Over Evidence
May 17, 2012, 3:07 pm
The war crimes trial for former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic was postponed due to the prosecution’s failure to handover some of its evidence to the defense.
Ratko Mladic Genocide Trial Begins
May 16, 2012, 7:31 pm
The trial of Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb army commander accused of genocide during the Bosnian war in the mid-1990s, began Wednesday.
Vandals Target EU Mission Chief in Greece
May 16, 2012, 4:22 pm
A German official who heads the European Union’s task force to help Greece out of its economic turmoil was the victim of arson and vandalism, it was reported on Wednesday.
Famous Royal Diamond Sold For $9.7 Million
May 16, 2012, 1:08 pm
A diamond that has been passed down through various European royal families over the past 400 years sold for $9.7 million on Wednesday in Geneva. The 35-carat stone was worn by Marie de Medici, the second wife of King Henry [...]
Police Clear Anti-Putin Protesters in Moscow
May 16, 2012, 1:05 pm
Russia deployed riot police to break up protesters who have demonstrated against newly reinstated President Vladimir Putin in Occupy-like sit-ins over the past week, it was reported. Protesters said they would continue on with the demonstrations despite being forced out [...]
Brooks’ Charges Put UK Government Under Pressure
May 16, 2012, 11:19 am
Conspiracy charges against Rebekah Brooks have magnified the minor lapses of ministers who were friendly with her and say they are transparent in their dealings.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
