Roma confirm interest from investor The Independent

AS Roma confirmed today that they had been contacted by parties interested in buying shares in the Serie A club but denied any deals had been reached. Roma's share price had soared almost...

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Greece says it can meet EU deficit rules in 2010 Syracuse

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - ATHENS, Greece (AP) ? Greece pledged Wednesday to tame its soaring budget deficit next year after official figures showed the 2008 public spending gap rose to 5 percent of economic output, two percentage points over the EU limit. The figure released by the EU statistics agency...

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EU approves new oversight rules for insurers Syracuse

STRASBOURG, France (AP) - STRASBOURG, France (AP) ? The European Parliament voted Wednesday for new regulation of insurers that aims to cut costs by giving one national regulator the lead role in monitoring insurance companies operating across several EU nations. EU lawmakers' approval finalizes a...

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EU passes new rules on opening up gas and electricity markets after nearly 3 years Newsday

STRASBOURG, (AP) — The on Wednesday approved new rules for opening up gas pipelines and electricity grids to competition — a move that regulators claim could help bring down energy prices and improve energy security. But consumers and some lawmakers said nearly three years' of...

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Milan keen for Beckham to return BBC News

AC Milan are keen to have David Beckham back at the club next year after he returns to America to complete the MLS season playing for LA Galaxy. He has been at Milan since January on a time-share deal, and will go back to America when the Serie A...

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Oldest Nobel laureate turns 100 BBC News

The Italian scientist and oldest living Nobel laureate, Rita Levi-Montalcini, is celebrating her 100th birthday. Despite her age, she still works every day at the European Brain Research Institute which she founded in Rome. She is described as the grand old lady of the Italian Senate, where she...

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Pirate Party plans election raid BBC News

Sweden's Pirate Party says it has had a surge in membership, giving its leaders hope that anti-corporate feeling will translate into electoral success. The party is campaigning in the June European elections, fielding 20 candidates. It wants sweeping reform of copyright law and an end to patents....

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Cost of overseas text messages slashed to 9p after EU agrees to cap on charges The Daily Mail

Britons travelling abroad this summer will be able to text home for less after MEPs today voted to cap charges across Europe. Legislation approved by the European Parliament in Strasbourg sets a maximum charge for sending a text message from July 1 to just nine pence for a UK customer from rates...

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German trial begins for 4 accused in terror plot Boston Herald

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Four men charged over a foiled plot to attack American and other targets in Germany were motivated by hatred of the U.S. and aspired to emulate the scale of Sept. 11, prosecutors said as their trial opened Wednesday. The suspects — two Germans and two Turkish...

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Germany: Police bust indoor pot farm, arrest 3 Boston Herald

BERLIN — Police say they found some 3,500 marijuana plants worth euro150,000 ($193,830) growing in the basement of a shopping center in the...

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Iran's Larijani slams proposals on Gaza Reuters - 1 hour ago BEIRUT (Reuters) - A senior Iranian politician on Thursday described proposals put forward by Middle Eastern and European states to end the Gaza conflict as "honey injected with poison" that would not protect Palestinian rights. guardian.co.uk - Sydney Morning Herald - Washington Times - United Press International all 30,986 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Fears Subside Over Rocket Fire From Lebanon New York Times - 1 hour ago By THANASSIS CAMBANIS BEIRUT - A salvo of rockets launched into northern Israel on Thursday morning raised fears of a renewed war between Israel and Lebanon, but those worries quickly subsided when it appeared that the attack came from one of several ... Rocket fire from Lebanon: a second front for Israel? Christian Science Monitor Israel to present complaint to UN over Lebanon rocket fire Ha'aretz Daily Star - Lebanon - Los Angeles Times - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - Hindu all 2,312 news articles »

BBC News

Gas 'secure' but prices increase BBC News - 1 hour ago Energy Minister Ed Miliband has said UK gas supplies are secure despite the continuing gas wrangle between Russia and Ukraine reducing supply to Europe. Reuters - Times Online - Xinhua - guardian.co.uk all 7,089 news articles »

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Pakistani Chief's Firing Reveals Strains Over Mumbai Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago By ZAHID HUSSAIN ISLAMABAD -- The summary dismissal of a top security official highlights growing divisions within Pakistan's government over how to handle investigations into November's terrorist attacks in Mumbai and raises questions about the ... For India, trail won’t end with Pak owning up Kasab Times of India US envoy in India to douse tension International Herald Tribune The Associated Press - San Leandro India West - GulfNews - Hindu all 5,076 news articles »

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United Nations halts relief work in Gaza Christian Science Monitor - 45 minutes ago The UN and Red Cross criticized Israel for imperiling relief workers and restricting the delivery of aid throughout the Gaza Strip. Pressure increases on Israel as toll rises International Herald Tribune UN Halts Aid Deliveries to Gaza Voice of America Xinhua - Reuters - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - GulfNews all 832 news articles »

Voice of America

Gauging Sri Lanka's inroads in battle against Tigers Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago The Army seized another key town, Pallai, Thursday, and has squeezed the rebels from north and south. By Anuj Chopra | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor Pune, India - The Sri Lankan Army made significant inroads against the rebel Tamil ... Sri Lankan army says overruns Tiger town in Jaffna Reuters Sri Lankan Military Presses Ahead with Offensive Voice of America The Associated Press - CNN International - Ceylon Daily News - Economist all 442 news articles »

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Sri Lankan journalist shot dead BBC News - 11 hours ago The editor of a Sri Lankan newspaper often critical of the government has been shot dead in Colombo. Police say Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickramatunga was shot by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles as he drove to work. Dying for Journalism: Lasantha Wickrematunge of Sri Lanka TIME Editor of Sri Lankan daily assassinated Hindu Xinhua - Sydney Morning Herald - ABC Online - Ceylon Daily News all 239 news articles »

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Red Cross accuses Israel over 'shocking' Gaza casualties ABC Online - 1 hour ago The Red Cross has accused the Israeli army of hindering its rescue teams in Gaza after four children were found huddled next to their dead mothers in the wreckage of a shell-battered Gaza City neighbourhoood. Red Cross: Israel delayed access to Gaza wounded The Associated Press Red Cross criticises Israel of blocking access to Gaza injured guardian.co.uk New York Times - BBC News - Los Angeles Times - Xinhua all 870 news articles »

Afghans say US-led raid kills 17 civilians Reuters - 4 hours ago KABUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned on Thursday a US-led coalition military operation that his office said killed 17 civilians, including women and children. US soldiers 'fired indiscriminately at civilians' Telegraph.co.uk Afghan official: Attack on NATO kills 3 civilians The Associated Press Rome Sentinel - CNN International - People's Daily Online - RTT News all 1,058 news articles »

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Israel Condemns Vatican’s ‘Concentration Camp’ Remarks New York Times - 53 minutes ago By RACHEL DONADIO ROME - Tensions rose between the Vatican and Israel on Thursday after Israel condemned a high-ranking Vatican official for comparing the Gaza Strip to “a concentration camp. Pope Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza Voice of America Vatican-Israel ties tense over cardinal's camps comment Reuters PRESS TV - United Press International - Jerusalem Post - Catholic News Service all 463 news articles »

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Government hits out as banks slow to pass on rate cut guardian.co.uk - 1 hour ago Many of Britain's major banks looked on a collision course with the government tonight after they said merely that they were keeping their main lending rates "under review" - in spite of the Bank of England cutting the base rate to an all-time low of ... Bank of England cuts interest rates to record low Reuters Recession Woes Again Batter World Markets Voice of America BBC News - Bloomberg - Reuters UK - euronews all 1,414 news articles »

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Give India place in financial architecture: PM Times of India - 1 hour ago CHENNAI: Even while maintaining that India's internally driven economy would survive the global economic downturn, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said countries like India should be given their due place in any emerging financial ... Terrorism cannot destabilise India: PM Chandigarh Tribune Some overseas citizens can work in India - PM GulfNews Hindu Business Line - Sify - Daily News & Analysis - Business Standard all 341 news articles »

More than 100 Rome flights canceled by protest The Associated Press - 1 hour ago ROME (AP) - More than 100 flights at Rome's main Leonardo da Vinci airport were canceled Thursday by a ground workers protest against job cuts that are part of Alitalia's imminent relaunch. Air France-KLM May Have Italian Bargain Wall Street Journal BRIEF-Italy PM, CAI choose Air France as Alitalia partner Reuters Bloomberg - Times of the Internet - United Press International all 257 news articles »

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Blair House Witch Hunt Project Washington Post - 16 hours ago By Al Kamen The morning after a leading member of President Bush's coalition of the willing was exposed as a member of Washington's coalition of the homeless, former Australian prime minister John Howard defended his role in keeping President-elect ... Tony Blair prepares to receive Congressional Gold Medal Times Online Bloggers target Aussie ex-PM for leaving Obamas 'homeless' Hindu Sydney Morning Herald - United Press International - ABC Online - The Associated Press all 930 news articles »

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Dhaka to deal firmly with disturbances GulfNews - 1 hour ago By Anisur Rahman, Correspondent Dhaka: Bangladesh's new government has sent out clear signals that it will not be found wanting when it comes to dealing firmly with law and order problems with the very first Cabinet meeting issuing directions to ... Bangladesh's New Parliament Summoned January 25 AHN Bangladesh's new parliament to hold 1st session on Jan. 25 Xinhua Hindu - Reuters India - Livemint - PRESS TV all 182 news articles »

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Cuba always a friend of Lanka Ceylon Daily News - 2 hours ago Cuba has always been a friend of Sri Lanka and this is reinforced by the close cultural affinity between the people of the two nations, National Freedom Front Chairman Wimal Weerawansa said. Many Islanders Expect Better Relationship With US Under New President Washington Post Cuban president meets Iran's special envoy, pledges stronger ties Monsters and Critics.com BBC News - MiamiHerald.com - Americas Quarterly - Monday Morning all 251 news articles »

Voice of America

Zimbabwe court orders probe into torture claims Reuters - 3 hours ago By Nelson Banya HARARE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A Zimbabwean court on Thursday ordered an investigation into allegations of torture brought against the police by opposition activists charged with plotting to topple President Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe: MDC-T in Crisis Talks AllAfrica.com Zimbabwe opposition members say they were tortured The Associated Press Bloomberg - Daily Nation - MSNBC - Voice of America all 470 news articles »

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UK's Brown to meet Merkel on economy after tiff Reuters - 1 hour ago By Adrian Croft LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will hold talks on the economy with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin next Wednesday, after signs of tension emerged between the two EU states in recent weeks. Sarkozy, Merkel, Blair call for new capitalism The Associated Press Sarkozy and Merkel warn US over regulation ahead of G20 London summit guardian.co.uk Xinhua - TIME - SmartBrief - The Standard all 226 news articles »

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New US-led naval force to battle Somali pirates The Associated Press - 2 hours ago DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A new international naval force under American command will soon begin patrols to confront escalating attacks by Somali pirates after more than 100 ships came under siege in the past year, the US Navy said Thursday. US Navy launches force to crack down on piracy Reuters Navy creates force devoted to fighting piracy CNN Taipei Times - BBC News - ABC Online - Sydney Morning Herald all 420 news articles »

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Ten killed in three attacks on Iraqi soldiers International Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago By Timothy Williams BAGHDAD: Eight Iraqi soldiers and two civilians were killed Thursday in three separate attacks in which insurgents used roadside bombs to target the Iraqi Army. Roadside bombs kill eight Iraqi soldiers United Press International Police: Roadside bombs kill 6 Iraqi soldiers Jerusalem Post The Associated Press - Voice of America - Xinhua - Reuters all 389 news articles »