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France set to punish Sarkozy in regional vote (AFP)
14 Mar 2010 at 10:31am

French President Nicolas Sarkozy watches as first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy casts her vote at a Paris polling station during French regional elections. France voted in regional polls forecast to punish Sarkozy's ruling party, the last ballot-box test of his popularity ahead of the 2012 presidential election.(AFP/Pool/Eric Feferberg)AFP - France voted Sunday in regional polls forecast to punish Nicolas Sarkozy's ruling party, the last ballot-box test of his popularity ahead of the 2012 presidential election.



Vatican denies celibacy led to sex abuse scandal (AP)
14 Mar 2010 at 9:55am

Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful from his studio's window at the end of the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)AP - The Vatican on Sunday denied that its celibacy requirement for priests was the root cause of the clerical sex abuse scandal convulsing the church in Europe and again defended the pope's handling of the crisis.



"No need" for Greek bailout decision - German finance minister (Reuters)
14 Mar 2010 at 9:45am

German Interior Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble speaks during a presentation of charity sport stamps at the Finance Ministry in Berlin February 10, 2010. REUTERS/Thomas PeterReuters - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said there was no reason for Euro zone finance ministers to make any decision on financial aid for debt-ridden Greece when they met on Monday.



England on top after Swann's five-wicket haul (AFP)
14 Mar 2010 at 9:29am

England's James Tredwell (right) celebrates a dismissal with teammate Graeme Swann in Chittagong. Swann grabbed five wickets to bowl England into a commanding position in the opening Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.(AFP/Munir Uz Zaman)AFP - Graeme Swann grabbed five wickets to bowl England into a commanding position in the opening Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.



EU ready 'to take unilateral sanctions against Iran' (AFP)
14 Mar 2010 at 9:26am

Iranian technicians are seen at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facilities (UCF), south of Tehran, in 2005. The European Union is ready to unilaterally impose new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear programme, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has confirmed.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)AFP - The European Union is ready to unilaterally impose new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear programme, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner confirmed Sunday.



Russian regional vote is mid-term test for Medvedev (Reuters)
14 Mar 2010 at 9:09am

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev chairs a meeting on economic issues at the Gorki presidential residence outside Moscow March 10, 2010. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Mikhail KlimentyevReuters - Millions of Russians voted in regional elections on Sunday in a mid-term test of President Dmitry Medvedev's pledge to loosen the Kremlin's grip on the political system.



British kissing couple awaits jail verdict in Dubai (AFP)
14 Mar 2010 at 8:25am

An Emirati man walks past the Dubai Courts. A British couple accused of kissing in public in the Muslim emirate of Dubai will find out next month if an appeals court will uphold their one-month prison sentence.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)AFP - A British couple accused of kissing in public in the Muslim emirate of Dubai will find out next month if an appeals court will uphold their one-month prison sentence, their lawyer said on Sunday.



British fertility clinic raffling human egg (AFP)
14 Mar 2010 at 8:19am

This photo taken at a fertility clinic in Encino, California shows a red vial containing human eggs. A British fertility clinic has said it is raffling off a human egg this week to promote its AFP - A British fertility clinic said Sunday it was raffling off a human egg this week to promote its "baby profiling" service, which it insists is legal under UK law.



Vidic expects great things from Ferdinand partnership (AFP)
14 Mar 2010 at 7:52am

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic (right) believes there is still more to come from his partnership with Rio Ferdinand as the pair gear up for the closing stage of the Premier League title race. Both central defenders are set to play together for just the third time this year when Fulham visit Old Trafford on Sunday.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic believes there is still more to come from his partnership with Rio Ferdinand as the pair gear up for the closing stage of the Premier League title race.



Prince Charles to visit bison-filled Polish forest (AP)
14 Mar 2010 at 7:31am

In this photo dated Feb. 2005, bison, Europe's largest land mammal, forage in the recently fallen snow in the Bialowieza Forest in Poland.  Britain's Prince Charles is visiting Poland on upcoming Monday, a journey that will include a visit to the bison-filled woodland of  Bialowieza Forest,  Europe's last remaining primeval forest which remains only thanks to preservation efforts of various kings and czars from centuries past and present. (AP Photo/Michal Kosc)    ** POLAND OUT **AP - Britain's Prince Charles visits Poland Monday, a journey that includes a visit to a bison-filled woodland — Europe's last remaining primeval forest thanks to preservation efforts of kings and czars of centuries past.



Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in Europe (AP)
13 Mar 2010 at 11:43pm

In this photo released by Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI, left,  meets Archbishop Robert Zollitsch during an audience in his private library at the Vatican, Friday, March 12, 2010. Germany's top bishop has informed Pope Benedict XVI on cases of clerical sex abuse in the pontiff's native Germany and said the pope encouraged him to pursue the truth and assist the victims. Zollitsch said the pope was greatly dismayed and deeply moved as he was being briefed on the scandal during Friday's meeting at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Osservatore Romano) EDITORIAL USE ONLYAP - It often starts as a voice in the wilderness, but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.



Irish police free 4 in alleged artist murder plot (AP)
13 Mar 2010 at 5:41pm
AP - Four people, including an American woman, arrested over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge, but three others remain in custody, Irish police said Saturday.

Holocaust monument in Poland vandalized (AP)
13 Mar 2010 at 11:50am
AP - Vandals sprayed anti-Semitic graffiti on Holocaust memorials at a former Nazi concentration camp in Poland, desecration that authorities discovered Saturday and are investigating.

Swiss media: 60 people report abuses by priests (AP)
13 Mar 2010 at 11:47am
AP - Around 60 people have reported being victims of abuse by Catholic priests in Switzerland, a Swiss abbot said in an interview published by a newspaper Saturday.

Police: Suspect in poker heist released (AP)
13 Mar 2010 at 8:56am
AP - Berlin police said Saturday they had released a man previously suspected of taking part in the storming last weekend of a poker tournament in which armed robbers made off with euro240,000 ($328,000) in jackpot money.

Catholic abuse claims sweep Europe
13 Mar 2010 at 10:39am

Pope Benedict XVI, left, meets Archbishop Robert Zollitsch in his private library at the Vatican on Friday. Germany's top bishop says the pope encouraged him to pursue the truth about cases of clerical sex abuse in the pontiff's native Germany. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.

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13 Mar 2010 at 10:39am


Vatican defends pope on abuse scandal
13 Mar 2010 at 11:19am
The Vatican denounces what it calls aggressive attempts to drag Pope Benedict XVI into the spreading scandals of pedophile priests in his German homeland. Email this Article Add to Newsvine Pope Benedict XVI - Catholic sex abuse cases - Vatican City - Pope Benedict - Sexual abuse

Ireland releases U.S. woman held in plot
14 Mar 2010 at 9:27am

Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, 31, is shown in a family photo with her son, Christian Carreon. Paulin-Ramirez was the second American arrested in a plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist. Irish police said she has been released. An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge.

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Georgia invaded? Hoax report causes panic
13 Mar 2010 at 4:32pm

Georgia's opposition leader, Nino Burjanadze, addresses people during a protest at the Imedi TV station in Tbilisi on Saturday. The protesters were angry at the television station for broadcasting a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and President Mikheil Saakashvili had been killed. Panic grips Georgia when a pro-government television station broadcasts a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and President Mikhail Saakashvili had been killed.

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Police: Suspect in poker heist released
13 Mar 2010 at 7:19pm

A police car is parked next to Grand Hyatt hotel after a group of armed men stormed the hotel during a poker tournament in Berlin. Several participants at the European Poker tournament were slightly injured, police said. A suspect has been arrested in connection with a daring $331,000 raid on a poker tournament, according to German media reports.

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Austrian govt finds mass graves of Nazi victims
12 Mar 2010 at 10:40am
At least two mass graves containing dozens of people killed by the Nazis have been found on property used by the Austrian army, government officials said Friday. An army statement suggested some of the remains may be that of U.S. pilots shot down and imprisoned during World War II. Email this Article Add to Newsvine World War II - Mass grave - Nazism - United States - Government

Organizers ax 200-year-old cheese chase
12 Mar 2010 at 10:23am
A 200-year-old English race in which competitors chase round cheeses rolling down a hillside has been canceled this year because of overcrowding concerns. Email this Article Add to Newsvine Food - Cheese - Shopping - Business and Economy - Arts

Newsweek: Russia tries obstruction as political strategy
12 Mar 2010 at 12:49pm
Russia's new diplomatic strategy is cheap and counterproductive. But playing the pest is the only way for Moscow to claim relevance. Email this Article Add to Newsvine Russia - Moscow - Travel and Tourism - Administrative Regions - Travel Guides

BA cabin crew to strike for 7 days
12 Mar 2010 at 10:02am
British Airways PLC cabin crew announced plans Friday to strike for seven days this month, potentially disrupting thousands of travelers ahead of the Easter holidays. Email this Article Add to Newsvine British Airways - Strike action - Business - Trade union - Airline

Dutch nurses’ union: Care does not include sex
11 Mar 2010 at 7:39pm
A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care. Email this Article Add to Newsvine Dutch language - Nurse - Organization - Prostitution - Health

Rome school’s condom machines create uproar
11 Mar 2010 at 3:43pm
The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex. Email this Article Add to Newsvine Vending machine - Catholic Church - Italy - High school - Business

Sharon Osbourne wants Carey Mulligan to play her in film
14 Mar 2010 at 9:50am
Reality TV star Sharon Osbourne wants singer husband Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography made into a film with actress Carey Mulligan playing her role.

Diaz excited about working with ex-boyfriend
14 Mar 2010 at 9:20am
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz is reportedly excited about working with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake in the new film 'Bad Teacher'.

John Malkovich to play real life serial killer
14 Mar 2010 at 8:30am
Oscar-nominated actor John Malkovich will be seen portraying the role of real life Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger on stage in London next year.

Timberlake, Biel still together
14 Mar 2010 at 6:00am
A representative for Justin Timberlake has once again rubbished reports that the popstar and his actress girlfriend Jessica Biel have split.

Secret world of honeybees' heat revealed
14 Mar 2010 at 5:40am
A new research by scientists in Germany has shown that honeybees precisely control the temperature inside their hives to determine which job their young will perform in the colony when mature.

Georgian opposition to sue TV channel over fake invasion report
14 Mar 2010 at 5:30am
A leading Georgian opposition party Sunday said it was preparing a lawsuit against a television channel over a fake news report about a supposed Russian invasion and murder of President Mikheil Saakashvili.

Men do more work at home than given credit for
14 Mar 2010 at 5:00am
Men do far more household work than they are given credit for, reveals a new study.

Cowell heartbroken after toddler's death
14 Mar 2010 at 3:10am
Music mogul Simon Cowell is in grief after a critically ill child he attempted to save passed away.

Bruce Willis has no plans to retire
14 Mar 2010 at 3:00am
Hollywood actor Bruce Willis says he has no plans to retire and

Thousands protest against Italy Prime Minister
13 Mar 2010 at 3:30pm
Two weeks before regional elections across Italy, tens of thousands of protesters once again came out Saturday to protest Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and those allied to him.

Nick plans comedy movie with Mariah
13 Mar 2010 at 12:20pm
American actor Nick Cannon wants to make a comedy film with wife Mariah Carey, saying she is the funniest person he knows.

Sharon Osbourne not happy with her body
13 Mar 2010 at 12:20pm
Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon Osbourne is unhappy about her weight but can't motivate herself to do anything about it.

Mark Owen checks into rehab
13 Mar 2010 at 12:20pm
Singer Mark Owen has checked into a rehabilitation centre after being thrown out of his house by his wife Emma Ferguson when he confessed to having had at least 10 affairs.

Australia steals the show and Hockey World Cup from Germany
13 Mar 2010 at 10:30am
Aussie players proved a little too much for the Germans playing in the Hockey World Cup final on Saturday, as Team Australia with its speed and brilliant use of tactics managed to win the cup after a 24 year hiatus with a 2-1 win over defending champions Germany here.

One Turkish Soldier Killed In Pkk Attack
14 Mar 2010 at 10:04am
PKK militants killed one soldier and wounded another in the southeastern province of Hakkari on Sunday, Anadolu news agency reported. "Terrorists opened fire on security forces in Daglica hamlet ...

Vatican denies celibacy led to sex abuse scandal - AP
14 Mar 2010 at 10:58am
... its celibacy requirement for priests was the root cause of the clerical sex abuse scandal convulsing the church in Europe and again defended the pope's handling of the crisis. Suggestions that the celibacy rule was somehow responsible for the ...

Prince Charles to visit bison-filled Polish forest
14 Mar 2010 at 10:52am
In this photo dated Feb. 2005, bison, Europe's largest land mammal, forage in the recently fallen snow in the Bialowieza Forest in Poland.

Vatican denies celibacy led to sex abuse scandal
14 Mar 2010 at 10:51am
The Vatican on Sunday denied that its celibacy requirement for priests was the root cause of the clerical sex abuse scandal convulsing the church in Europe and again defended the pope's handling of the crisis.

Virtuoso Theo in a class of his own
14 Mar 2010 at 10:44am
By Fifa.com May 8, 2006 was a consequential date in English football: Sven-Goran Eriksson was to name his 23-man squad for the 2006 Fifa World Cup in Germany.

U.N. Iran sanctions may take until June - Kouchner
14 Mar 2010 at 10:34am
A U.N. resolution on new sanctions against Iran may not be ready until June and if a vote on it fails, European states could take unilateral measures instead, French and Finnish ministers said on Sunday.

Life as a Czecher - Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
14 Mar 2010 at 10:28am
... After Jacub showed up an hour later, he took me on a most dangerous drive through the most advanced city in Eastern Europe (take that to mean what you want). He drove like a standard Czech, which means like a paranoid meth-head who watches too much ...

T naiste begins trip to Germany
14 Mar 2010 at 10:18am
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan begins her St Patrick's Day visit to Germany today. The four-day trip includes stops in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich and Marburg. Coughlan will meet with German companies investing in Ireland and hopes to influence German opinion on Ireland's strategy for economic renewal.

Germany's Greens protest re-opening of nuclear waste dump
14 Mar 2010 at 10:14am
After a ten year moratorium, exploration on the future of the Gorleben nuclear waste dump is to resume.

Irish Music by Ashley Davis
14 Mar 2010 at 10:12am
Ashley Davis is back in Kansas. Since leaving Kansas Ashley has studied and performed in Nashville, studied Irish music in Ireland - earning a Masters in Traditional Irish Music at the University of Limerick , performed regularly in New York, written & performed music for movies, and been an artist in residence of the Isle of Man.

Child abuse claims sweep Catholic church in Europe
14 Mar 2010 at 10:11am
... starts as a voice in the wilderness but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to ...

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14 Mar 2010 at 10:07am
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Prince Charles, Camilla set for Eastern European tour
14 Mar 2010 at 10:04am
The heir to the British throne Prince Charles, with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is due in Poland on Monday for a tour will also take in Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Almanac
14 Mar 2010 at 10:03am
Today is Sunday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2010. There are 292 days left in the year.

German football federation set to act on Hertha fan violence
14 Mar 2010 at 10:02am
The German football federation DFB has called for a statement from Hertha Berlin after fans stormed the Olympic Stadium pitch after the club's 2-1 defeat to Nuremberg on Saturday.

Dubai Kissing Brits Face Wait On Jail Fate
14 Mar 2010 at 9:54am
Two Britons accused of kissing in public in Dubai will not have their appeal heard until April 4, a court has ruled.

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