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Facing Defeat, UK Goverment Targets Deficit, Bank Pay

Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 pm

Britain's Labour government promised on Wednesday to halve its huge budget deficit and curb bankers' pay.

Czechs and Slovakians Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution

Nov 18, 2009, 2:00 am

In Prague, tens of thousands gathered on Nov. 17 to commemorate the Velvet Revolution.

Spanish Fishermen Are Heading Home At Last

Nov 18, 2009, 1:00 am

Spanish tuna trawler Alakrana and its 36 crew members were released on Nov. 17 after being held hostage by pirates for one and a half months, and after paying a $3.5 million ransom.

Commercial Web Site Could be Sued After ‘Free money’ Stunt

Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am

A promotional event during which money would be handed out to people in Paris on Saturday turned violent.

Peace Prayers and the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Nov 17, 2009, 5:00 pm

Pastor Christian Fuehrer initiated the peace prayers that helped keep the re-unification of Germany calm.

German Surrenders in Model Crawford Extortion Case

Nov 17, 2009, 3:00 pm

A German man wanted for attempting to extort $100,000 from ex-model Cindy Crawford has surrendered.

Police Clash With Youths After Greek Protest Rally

Nov 17, 2009, 1:00 pm

Greek police fired teargas to disperse rioting youths after a march to mark a November 1973 student revolt.

Call to Reform ‘chilling’ English Libel Laws

Nov 17, 2009, 11:00 am

Guilty until proven innocent. That is just one of the anomalies of English libel law that need complete reform.

Cash Handout Stunt Horrifies French Minister

Nov 15, 2009, 8:00 am

French Budget Minister said he was horrified by a publicity stunt that turned violent when it was cancelled.

UK to Apologise for Sending Children to Australia

Nov 15, 2009, 8:00 am

Britain set to apologize for shipping thousands of poor children to its former colonies during the 20th century.

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