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Articles: German Drivers Told to Mind Their Manners on the Road

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 07:45 AM

	According to a survey conducted for the German Transport Ministry, over 80 percent of drivers on German roads say other drivers have become increasingly rude, and the government has decided to take action. Read full article: 'German Drivers Told to Mind Their Manners on the Road'

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Articles: Germans Bank on "Treaty" to Replace Doomed EU Constitution

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 07:42 AM

	By calling it a "treaty," the current German EU presidency has begun reviving the stalled approval process for a new constitution for the union. But not everyone is happy about the strategy. Read full article: 'Germans Bank on "Treaty" to Replace Doomed EU Constitution'

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Articles: Russia warns US on missile plans

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 11:04 PM

	Russia has again condemned US plans for a missile shield in Europe, warning it could be a "destabilising factor". Read full article: 'Russia warns US on missile plans'

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Articles: Child Killer to Get Hearing at European Court of Human Rights

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 10:58 PM

	German newspapers are reporting that the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has agreed to hear a case brought by convicted child-killer Magnus Gäfgen, which if successful could make him eligible for a retrial. Read full article: 'Child Killer to Get Hearing at European Court of Human Rights'

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Articles: Sarkozy, Royal Open Duel for French Presidency

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 10:51 PM

	Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal face off in a dramatic left-right battle for the French presidency after winning round one of an election marked by a near record turnout. Read full article: 'Sarkozy, Royal Open Duel for French Presidency'

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Articles: World Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Russian President Yeltsin

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 10:40 PM

	Leading European officials praised the role played by former president Boris Yeltsin in establishing democracy and a market economy in post-Soviet Russia. Yeltsin died of a heart attack on Monday at the age of 76. Read full article: 'World Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Russian President Yeltsin'

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Articles: BA considers Iberia takeover move

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 02:19 PM

	British Airways has said it is considering making a takeover bid for the Spanish carrier Iberia. Read full article: 'BA considers Iberia takeover move'

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Articles: Barclays agrees £45bn Dutch deal

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 02:17 PM

	Britain's Barclays bank has agreed to merge with Dutch bank ABN Amro. Read full article: 'Barclays agrees £45bn Dutch deal'

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Articles: French contenders set for run-off

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 06:50 AM

	The top two candidates in the first round of the French presidential election are beginning two weeks of intense campaigning for the run-off. Read full article: 'French contenders set for run-off'

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Articles: Salmon campaigner lands top award

Posted by Admin on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 10:34 PM

	An Icelandic businessman's fight to save Atlantic wild salmon from being wiped out by overfishing has been awarded a top environmental prize. Read full article: 'Salmon campaigner lands top award'

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According to a survey conducted for the German Transport Ministry, over 80 percent of drivers o­n German roads say other drivers have become increasingly rude, and the government has decided to take action.

By calling it a "treaty," the current German EU presidency has begun reviving the stalled approval process for a new constitution for the union. But not everyone is happy about the strategy.

German newspapers are reporting that the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has agreed to hear a case brought by convicted child-killer Magnus Gäfgen, which if successful could make him eligible for a retrial.

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal face off in a dramatic left-right battle for the French presidency after winning round o­ne of an election marked by a near record turnout.

Leading European officials praised the role played by former president Boris Yeltsin in establishing democracy and a market economy in post-Soviet Russia. Yeltsin died of a heart attack o­n Monday at the age of 76.

According to a survey conducted for the German Transport Ministry, over 80 percent of drivers on German roads say other drivers have become increasingly rude, and the government has decided to take action.

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal face off in a dramatic left-right battle for the French presidency after winning round one of an election marked by a near record turnout.

Leading European officials praised the role played by former president Boris Yeltsin in establishing democracy and a market economy in post-Soviet Russia. Yeltsin died of a heart attack on Monday at the age of 76.