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France Expects ‘Good News’ on Arms Sales This Year
Oct 22, 2008, 12:00 pmFrench Defence Minister Morin said he expected some "good news" on France's attempts to sell arms abroad.
EU Lawmakers Approve Crackdown on Internet Violence
Oct 22, 2008, 12:00 pmCyber-bullying and child pornography will be targeted in a scheme agreed on by European Union lawmakers.
Thor: Norse Mythology’s Main Character
Oct 22, 2008, 12:00 pmIn Norse mythology, one of the most well known figures is Thor—typically represented with flowing red hair, wielding his mighty hammer Mjolnir.
France to Host Regional Afghan Meeting by Year-End
Oct 21, 2008, 12:00 pmFrance will host an informal meeting between Afghanistan and its neighbours before year's end.
Spain Prosecutors Seek to Block Civil War Probe
Oct 20, 2008, 8:00 amSpanish prosecutors asks High Court to block an investigation by a judge into the killing of thousands of people during the 1936-39 civil war.
EU Should Avoid Climate Backsliding, Says U.N.'s de Boer
Oct 17, 2008, 12:00 pmThe U.N.'s top climate change official said the EU must agree on a package to fight global warming.
Britain to Cut Emissions by 80 Percent by 2050
Oct 16, 2008, 11:00 amBritain will adopt a more severe target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, increasing from 60 to 80%.
Italy Seizes Shipment of Melamine-Contaminated Chinese Milk
Oct 16, 2008, 11:00 amAbout a tonne of smuggled Chinese milk is likely to be contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine.
British Lords Reject Tougher Anti-Terror Laws
Oct 13, 2008, 6:00 pmBritain's upper house of parliament firmly rejected a government proposal to tighten anti-terrorism laws on Monday, saying it would not support suspects being held for up to six weeks without charge.
Nobel Peace Prize an Opportunity Missed
Oct 12, 2008, 7:00 amEuropean Parliament Vice President says Nobel Peace Prize was an opportunity missed to encourage reform in China.
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