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'Obama moment:' Europeans calling
The Swampby Andrew Zajac European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek makes an official visit to the United States this week, looking to capitalize on "the 'Obama moment" in meetings with key administration officials, including Vice President Joe Biden and...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, George W. Bush
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Biden: U.S., Europe must be 'honest'
The Swampby Mark Silva Vice President Joe Biden, addressing the European Parliament today in Brussels, urged lawmakers to embrace a U.S. Treasury plan for tracking the finances of potential terrrorists -- and reiterated the Obama administration's commitment to...Tags: Justice System, Corruption, Washington (U.S. state), Crimes, National Security
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Another reason for IOC to boot Pal Schmitt
If Pal Schmitt's resignation as president of Hungary over a plagiarism scandal isn't enough for the International Olympic Committee to boot him as a member, here's a little more evidence of the fraud Schmitt perpetrated regarding his academic credentials....Tags: Science and Technology, Biography (genre), Sports, Sports Organizations, Olympic Games
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World powers to meet with Iran on gridlocked nuclear talks
World NowThe six world powers that have been trying to negotiate with Iran over its disputed nuclear program are having a face to face meeting Tuesday with Tehran’s chief nuclear negotiator – but not because there’s been any progress toward a... -
Serbia bans gay pride parade, citing risk of violent attacks
World NowSerbian officials have banned a gay pride parade and other public gatherings scheduled for the same day, saying they fear a repeat of violent attacks that injured scores of marchers two years ago. The decision comes after the head of the Serbian... -
Iranian dissidents win esteemed human rights prize
World NowA pair of Iranian dissidents—a jailed human rights lawyer and a banned filmmaker - were named winners Friday of the European Parliament’s prestigious Sakharov Prize.... -
Europeans cancel Iran trip after dissident visit denied
World NowTEHRAN -- The European Parliament canceled a delegation’s scheduled visit to Iran on Saturday after Tehran refused to guarantee access to a pair of dissidents just awarded the prestigious Sakharov Price for Freedom of Thought. Five European... -
U.S. gas bonanza from fracking slow to spread globally
World NowGlobal Focus: Fracking the World -- In less than a generation, the United States has soared to world leadership in extracting natural gas from shale formations by hydraulic fracturing. But as the world debates whether “fracking” is an economic... -
Mexico signs anti-piracy treaty, setting up battle with activists
World NowMEXICO CITY -- Mexico this week quietly signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, or ACTA, a controversial multinational treaty that sponsors say protects intellectual property but opponents call an assault on privacy and freedom of expression.... -
Web freedom groups trumpet EU defeat of anti-piracy agreement
World NowIn a victory trumpeted by Internet freedom groups, the European Parliament soundly rejected an international agreement to combat piracy Wednesday after protests against the pact swept Europe. The vote reportedly came down to just 39 votes in favor, 478... -
British ministers join soccer boycott that is riling Ukraine
World NowBritish ministers pledged Thursday to boycott the early games in the upcoming Euro 2012 soccer tournament over concerns for jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, despite Ukrainian pleas that soccer and politics shouldn't mix.... -
Andy Coulson, former aide to Britain's leader, detained by police
World NowAndy Coulson, a former adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron, was detained by Scottish police on Wednesday for questioning....
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