Ukraine government gives protesters ultimatum during deadly day in Kyiv
The Ukrainian government has issued an ultimatum to protesters to clear Kyiv's Independence Square or face police action. The announcement…
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Europe
Napolitano nominates Renzi prime minister in Italy
Matteo Renzi has been nominated Italy's youngest-ever prime minister. His ascension follows a daring power grab that has been welcomed…
11 years ago
Co-pilot hijacks Ethiopian plane, surrenders to Swiss police
(Reuters) - The co-pilot of a hijacked Ethiopian Airlines flight surrendered to Swiss authorities in Geneva on Monday after commandeering…
11 years ago
Exclusive: Opposition plan for post-war Syria ignores Assad
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis GENEVA Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:51pm EST (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition called on Wednesday for…
11 years ago
Italy, U.S. police crack big mafia drug ring
(Reuters) - Police in Italy and New York broke up a major trans-Atlantic mafia ring on Tuesday, arresting 24 people accused of…
11 years ago
Scathing U.N. report demands Vatican act against child sex abuse
An unprecedented and scathing United Nations report said on Wednesday (February 5) that the Vatican has consistently placed the reputation of the Church above…
11 years ago
Italy PM Letta wins confidence vote on prison overcrowding bill
ROME Tue Feb 4, 2014 4:15pm EST (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta won a confidence vote on Tuesday…
11 years ago
Catalan leader says Spain cannot block independence vote: report
(Reuters) - Spain cannot block a non-binding vote on Catalan independence that could become the basis for negotiations on Catalonia's future, the…
11 years ago
Demolition experts bring down Frankfurt skyscraper
Thousands of spectators have watched the demolition of a skyscraper in Frankfurt that once formed part of the university. The…
11 years ago
Global arms trade shrinks in 2012, US and European companies dominate
An annual report by Sweden's SIPRI research institute has identified a slight year-on-year reduction in global arms sales for 2012.…
11 years ago
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