EU Plans For Europe-Wide Medical Aid Sky News, United Kingdom - The European Commission will suggest EU citizens should be entitled to medical assistance in any European country, so long as the treatment they need is ... Health care across Europe EU promises free care for health tourists |
 Conde Nast Portfolio | Europe moves to refinance banks Los Angeles Times, CA - The European Central Bank and Bank of England flooded money markets with more than $500 billion in funds Tuesday, and the British central bank chief warned ... ECB injects $585b into Europe's banking system Europe's central bank hands out cheap loans ECB, BoE flood Europe with some US$500 billion to keep money ... |
 BBC News | Naspers of South Africa moves into East Europe with acquisition of ... International Herald Tribune, France - Tradus, which is based in London, has online auction businesses in Eastern Europe, specifically in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, ... Naspers expands to Eastern Europe buying Tradus for 1.91b dollars Naspers buys UK's Tradus for $1.9 bln, shares slide Naspers tanks on R13bn Tradus bid  OTC:NPSNY - OTC:TRSPY - LON:TRAD |
 Turkish Press | Dollar Mostly Up, Gold Rises in Europe The Associated Press - LONDON (AP) — The US dollar mostly rose against other major currencies in European trading Tuesday. Gold rose. The euro traded at $1.4399, up from $1.4398 ... Dollar Mixed, Gold Rises in Europe |
 Metro Toronto | Transfer agreement a much bigger issue than potential new league ... The Canadian Press - The most critical issue involving Europe and the NHL is not another league, but rather the future of the player transfer agreement between the NHL and ... Europe lacking in cash, for now Russian league would need big bucks NHL planning counterattack? Not likely |
Ryanair announces new Europe routes The Press Association - Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced 50 new European routes from six UK airports. The airline will offer new services, mainly to Italy, France and Spain, ... |
EUROPE MARKETS Banking losses keep European shares in check MarketWatch - By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) - Downgrades for several major banks kept European share gains in check on Wednesday, offsetting some ... Europe's main indexes fall, following US, Asian declines Europe drops in 'broad-brush selling' |
 Javno.hr | Europe shares end flat despite c.banks, Goldman Reuters - LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European shares ended a volatile session little changed on Tuesday as coordinated action by global central banks to unlock the ... Eurohypo CEO can't rule out more writedowns -paper |
Libya's Gaddafi seeks to improve ties with Europe despite disputes Xinhua, China - 18 (Xinhua) -- Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's 13-day tour in Europe was aimed at improving ties with Europe although he continues to blame the continent ... News in brief |
Indians heading for Europe to ring in New Year Sify, India - New Delhi: Never mind the chill or a proposed crackdown on non-European Union tourists by the British government, Europe is still the hottest outbound ... |
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 BBC News | Pakistan train derailment kills 45 - UPDATE Forbes - MEHRABPUR, Pakistan (Thomson Financial) - A Pakistan passenger train packed with holiday travelers careered off the rails overnight, killing at least 45 people and injuring more than 100, officials said Wednesday. Pakistan Train Derails; 50 People Killed, 200 Injured (Update8) Pakistan train crash kills at least 56 passengers |
 China Daily | US practicing balancing act on Kurdish question Los Angeles Times - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks to journalists following a meeting with Kurdish, Sunni, Christian, Turkmen and Shiite community leaders in Kirkuk today. Kurdish leader snubs Rice after attacks on guerillas Turkey Should Reach Political Settlement With Kurds, Iraq Says |
 Chosun Ilbo | South African Succession Wall Street Journal - By MATTHEW KAMINSKI The most gripping political drama yet in post-apartheid South Africa ended yesterday when the African National Congress, in power since 1994, picked a controversial Zulu politician to lead the party. Zuma Is Chosen to Lead ANC Vote is sharp turn for S. Africa |
 The Epoch Times Ireland | South Korea likely to vote for businessman president International Herald Tribune - By Jon Herskovitz Reuters SEOUL: South Koreans went to the polls on Wednesday expected to choose as president a former CEO vowing to knock the economy into shape and stand up to the North, but whose authority could be weakened by a fraud investigation. Koreans Choose President After Lee-Dominated Campaign (Update1) Exit polls show Lee winning election |
 The Observer Blog | Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 10 New York Times - By STEVEN ERLANGER JERUSALEM - In a concerted effort to repress rocket fire from Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinian militants, eight of them from Islamic Jihad, in 24 hours on Monday and Tuesday. Britain, US to Organize Investors'Conference for Palestinians Easing travel would boost Palestinian economy - PM |
 LIVENEWS.com.au | Australia sends patrols to shadow Japan whalers Reuters - By Rob Taylor CANBERRA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australia will send a fisheries patrol ship to shadow Japan's whaling fleet near Antarctica and gather evidence for a possible international court challenge to halt the yearly slaughter, the government said on ... Australia to Monitor Japanese Whalers in Antarctica (Update1) Canberra to monitor Japan whalers |
 CBC.ca | Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 13 Palestinians Christian Science Monitor - The $7.4 billion that nearly 90 countries and international organizations pledged over the next three years is first a critical show of support for Palestinian reform. Olmert: Israel will hunt down terrorists Analysis / Escalation in Gaza / Anything but an invasion |
 Javno.hr | Political Turbulence Shakes Pakistan in 2007 Voice of America - By Gary Thomas For Pakistan, 2007 was a year of unrest and political turmoil. After seven years in power, President Pervez Musharraf faced the first direct and sustained challenges to his rule from armed Islamic groups and the political opposition. Election Ban on Sharifs Is Upheld Musharraf ally battles foes and apathy |
 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) | Colombian Rebels to Free 3 Hostages ABC News - Clara Rojas, mother of former Vice-President candidateClara Rojas, talks on the phone as she holds a portrait of her daughter at the request of a local journalist, during a press conference in Bogota, Tuesday, Dec.18, 2007. Release of 3 hostages called a 'present' Colombia: 3 Hostages May Be Freed Soon |
 BBC News | A new leader for the unleadable Guardian Unlimited - In the fight not to become the next leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg yesterday lost to Chris Huhne. With just 511 votes between the two candidates it was close. Clegg: 'Labour has failed and the Conservatives have no answers' LibDems pick Clegg to revive fortunes |
 Philadelphia Inquirer | Skirting the Abyss in Iraq Washington Post - By David Ignatius KIRKUK, Iraq -- With its volatile mix of Kurds, Turkmens and Arabs, this city is often described as a sectarian time bomb. US, Turkey Share Intelligence on Kurdish Rebels Rice visits hot spot in northern Iraq |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Japanese warship tests antimissile system Christian Science Monitor - Japan is the first US ally to successfully carry out a test of the US-built interceptor system. By Simon Montlake A Japanese naval vessel shot down a ballistic missile Monday over the Pacific Ocean, the first US ally to successfully carry out such a ... Japan Intercepts Test Missile Above Pacific Ocean Japan shoots down test missile in space - defense minister UPDATE |
 Boston Globe | Muslim Pilgrims Pray at Mount Arafat Voice of America - By VOA News Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims have spent the day in prayer at Mount Arafat near Mecca, as the rites of the annual Hajj pilgrimage continue. |
 WCSH-TV | Prosecutors Drop Holloway Investigation ABC News - By Christine Brouwer and Scott Michels Weeks after several highly publicized arrests in the case of a missing American teenager, Aruban prosecutors on Tuesday said they were closing their investigation into the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Natalee ... No charges against suspects in Holloway case Aruba prosecutors close Holloway case |
 Canada.com | UN Chief at Blast Site New York Times - By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ALGIERS (Agence France-Presse) - Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary general, vowed Tuesday that the organization would not be intimidated by terrorists as he visited the ruins of United Nations agency offices destroyed by ... Ban visits bomb-damaged UN Algiers office Ban says UN undaunted by "terrifying" Algiers blast |
 BBC News | White House says Castro letter "interesting" Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday a letter from Cuban leader Fidel Castro suggesting he might give up his formal leadership post was interesting, but that it was difficult to determine what it actually meant. Castro Hints at Retiring from Cuban Leadership Castro suggests he may relinquish power |
 Javno.hr | Tymoshenko returns as Ukraine prime minister Guardian Unlimited - The charismatic orange revolution leader Yulia Tymoshenko yesterday became Ukraine's prime minister for the second time, after scraping through a parliamentary vote that appears to end months of political deadlock. New Prime Minister for Ukraine PM for Ukraine |
 Caribbean Net News | Proposal: UK visa time limit cut in half USA Today - By Jeffrey Stinson, USA TODAY LONDON - Americans could visit Britain for tourism or business for only three months instead of the current six under a proposal made by the government here Tuesday to discourage people from overstaying their welcome. UK Plans to Restrict Visitor Visas to Curb Illegal Migration Aussies facing Britain visa cuts |
 Canada.com | Taliban kills 15 in US fuel ambush CNN International - KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Taliban fighters ambushed a convoy carrying fuel bound for US military bases in Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 15 Afghan employees of a US security contractor. Taliban ambush kills 15 security guards 15 Afghan guards working for US company killed, official says |
 The Age | Woman alleges rape at Man Utd Christmas party Independent - By Mark Hughes A 19-year-old man was arrested last night on suspicion of rape after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted at a hotel in which Manchester United Football Club were holding their Christmas party. Woman claims rape at Manchester United Police probe rape claim after Man United party |
