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VOA News: Europe
Sat Feb 4th at 2:33 pm


 Pro- and Anti-Putin Rallies Draw Mass Turnouts in Moscow
James Brooke
Braving bitter cold weather, thousands of opponents and supporters of PM Putin demonstrate ahead of March presidential poll
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 2:13 pm


 Fresh protests at Syrian embassy

Fresh protests take place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad's regime.
VOA News: Europe
Sat Feb 4th at 2:11 pm


 Europe Continues to Suffer Severe Winter Weather
VOA News
Ukraine among hardest hit where temperatures as low as minus 32 degrees Celsius have left more than 120 people dead
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 2:08 pm


 French socialists riled by Merkel backing of Sarkozy (Reuters)

Reuters - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's backing of French President Nicolas Sarkozy in the upcoming presidential vote has riled his socialist rival Francois Hollande's camp, which warned her to exercise restraint, a German ...
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 2:05 pm


 Forest owner Doughty found dead

Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty is found dead in the gym at his home in Lincolnshire at the age of 54.
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Sat Feb 4th at 2:03 pm


 AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS 2012 - PODCAST: Zambia rout Sudan to reach Africa Cup semi-finals
News Wires
The Chipolopolos of Zambia cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sudan on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 16 years.
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 1:58 pm


 Large fire closes capital streets

More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines tackle a large fire in central London.
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 1:56 pm


 European chill moves west, 122 die in Ukraine (Reuters)

Reuters - Bitterly cold weather that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe swept westwards over the continent on Saturday, blanketing Rome's Colosseum with snow for the first time in three decades and disrupting air a...
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 1:52 pm


 Parts of UK brace for snow

Parts of the UK have been placed on a level three of four snow warning in anticipation of heavy snow on Saturday, February 4.

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Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Sat Feb 4th at 1:49 pm


 Greek banks recap via common shares with restrictions: source (Reuters)

Reuters - Greece has agreed to recapitalize its struggling banks after a planned bond swap largely through common shares with restricted voting rights, a banking source told Reuters on Saturday.
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 1:42 pm


 Panetta reassures European allies over defense cuts (Reuters)

Reuters - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reassured European allies on Saturday that Washington remains committed to their security despite an austerity drive, as NATO pushed for new ways for alliance members to maintain capabil...
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 1:37 pm


 Warning as heavy snowfall hits UK

Snow is falling across much of the UK, from southern Scotland to the English Midlands, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take care.
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 1:31 pm


 Rome struggles with more snow (AP)

AP - Romans bewildered by their city's first big snowfall in 26 years used government-issued shovels to clear sidewalks and piazzas, and kitchen utensils to clear windshields Saturday.
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Sat Feb 4th at 1:27 pm


 RUGBY - SIX NATIONS: French hosts beat Italy in Six Nations opener
News Wires
Title favourites France opened their Six Nations campaign with a 30-12 victory over a gallant Italian side on Saturday, avenging their shock defeat to the same opponents in Rome last year.
Yahoo! News: World - Britain
Sat Feb 4th at 1:27 pm


 Argentines seek peaceful resolution in Falklands (AP)

AP - London's tabloids and British leaders are depicting Argentina as dangerous and belligerent 30 years after its invasion of the Falkland Islands. Argentines say Britain should consider its own history of waging war around th...
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 1:21 pm


 US renews warning to Egypt over aid (AP)

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday issued a new warning to Egypt that the failure to resolve a bitter dispute over the status of non-governmental pro-democracy groups may lead to the loss of America...
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 12:49 pm


 William starts Falklands duties

Prince William starts work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands, having arrived in the territory on a six-week routine deployment.
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 12:39 pm


 Russians stage rival protests over Putin (Reuters)

Reuters - Tens of thousands of Russians defied bitter cold in Moscow on Saturday to demand fair elections in a march against Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, while supporters of the prime minister staged a rival rally drawing com...
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 12:35 pm


 Spain's Socialists elect Rubalcaba leader (AP)

AP - Spain's opposition Socialist party elected Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba as its secretary general on Saturday, replacing former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero as party leader.
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 12:24 pm


 Tens of thousands rally against Putin's rule (AP)

AP - Their frozen breath rising in the brutally frigid air, tens of thousands of protesters marched through downtown Moscow on Saturday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin one month before a presidential el...
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 12:03 pm


 Beckham shown red card at kids football match

David Beckham says he recently saw red - after being kicked out of the stadium whilst watching one of his son's team's football matches.

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Sat Feb 4th at 11:39 am


 Heavy snow traps many people in Bosnia (AP)

AP - Bosnia's government declared a state of emergency in its capital on Saturday after Sarajevo was paralyzed by snow, and hundreds of people remained trapped in their homes and vehicles throughout the country.
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 11:36 am


 Robin Gibb feeling 'fantastic'

The Bee Gees Robin Gibb says he is enjoying a "spectacular" recovery from colon cancer, and hopes to be back to work by April.
BBC News - Europe
Sat Feb 4th at 11:19 am


 Europe freeze hits transport hubs

Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed 260 lives continues.
Yahoo! News: Europe News
Sat Feb 4th at 11:18 am


 Protesters storm 5 of Syria's embassies (AP)

AP - Demonstrators have stormed five Syrian embassies in Europe and the Middle East after Syrian forces reportedly killed more than 200 people in the city of Homs.
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 11:16 am


 Five arrested after Syrian embassy storm

Five people have been arrested after breaking into the Syrian ambassy in London following protests over alleged human rights abuses.

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Sat Feb 4th at 11:02 am


 Russia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolution (AP)

AP - Moscow still sees two problems of "crucial importance" with a draft U.N. resolution on the violence in Syria, Russia's foreign minister said Saturday amid Western attempts to head off a Russian veto in the Security Council.
BBC News - Europe
Sat Feb 4th at 11:02 am


 Thousands in rival Moscow marches

Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Sat Feb 4th at 10:57 am


 Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants (AP)

AP - The Obama administration on Saturday called for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime in Syria, promote democracy in the Arab World and beyond and repair damage from the global fin...
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 10:50 am


 Games Makers start 2012 training

Thousands of London 2012 "Games Maker" volunteers attended their first training sessions at Wembley Arena.
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Sat Feb 4th at 10:33 am


 (AP)

AP - Greek finance minister: Debt talks held up by labor reforms.
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 9:56 am


 Arrest in Betty Yates murder case

A man is arrested in connection with the murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates.
BBC News - Europe
Sat Feb 4th at 9:36 am


 Europe 'at risk of early grave'

Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.
VOA News: Europe
Sat Feb 4th at 9:20 am


 Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria
VOA News
US Ambassador Susan Rice told Security Council the US 'is disgusted' by Russian, Chinese 'no' votes that blocked resolution
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 9:16 am


 Vettriano's Butler in rare show

One of the most famous paintings by Fife artist Jack Vettriano has gone on public display for the first time in two decades.
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 8:52 am


 Ear bitten off in fast food queue

A man had part of his ear bitten off in a "violent" and "unprovoked" attack by two men in a Glasgow fast food outlet.
Yahoo! News: World - Britain
Sat Feb 4th at 7:57 am


 Heathrow Airport cancels flights ahead of snow (AP)

AP - The owner of Heathrow Airport says it has canceled 30 percent of flights for Sunday amid forecasts for snow and severe weather in London.
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 7:36 am


 Husband on arson charge over fire

A man who allegedly set fire to his County Antrim home appears in court charged with arson.
BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 7:16 am


 Child in adult chess tournament

A six-year-old boy from Oxford takes part in his first chess tournament playing against adults.
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 6:55 am


 Tens of thousands protest in Moscow

Tens of thousands of Russian political activists have gathered in Moscow for a series of rallies ahead of next month's presidential poll.

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BBC News - UK
Sat Feb 4th at 6:32 am


 Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'

Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 6:15 am


 Next England captain 'up in the air'

Fabio Capello has been left with the daunting - and by no means easy - task of replacing John Terry as England captain ahead of Euro 2012.

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Sat Feb 4th at 5:21 am


 Pressure on Huhne to deny 'golden parachute'

Former Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is under increasing pressure to give up a severance package, which could see him take home £17,000.

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Sat Feb 4th at 4:22 am


 AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS 2012 - PODCAST: Equatorial Guinea seek Nations Cup giant killing
bmcpartland
The quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations get underway on Saturday with co-hosts Equatorial Guinea hoping to pull off a major shock against tournament favourites Ivory Coast. Zambia play Sudan in the day's other match.
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Sat Feb 4th at 4:22 am


 Report: Monti says Italy a "safe place" (AP)

AP - Italy is now a "safe place" amid market turbulence, Premier Mario Monti said in an interview published Saturday, pressing for Europe to turn its political energy to generating growth rather than further plans to strengthen...
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Sat Feb 4th at 3:52 am


 Clinton: US, Europe must work to defeat tyrants (AP)

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is calling on Europe and the United States to do more together to defeat tyrannies, promote democracy and repair the damage from the global financial crisis.
ITN Headlines
Sat Feb 4th at 3:35 am


 Over 200 feared dead in Syria clashes

Syrian campaigners claim more than 200 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in an army bombardment on the city of Homs.

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Fri Feb 3rd at 6:55 pm


 Greek debt talks to stretch into weekend (AP)

AP - "Crucial" issues remain to be resolved in Greece's critical negotiations over a second multibillion euro international bailout, and talks would continue into the weekend, the country's Finance Minister said early Saturday.
BBC News - Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 5:40 pm


 French air workers to hold strike

Unions representing French pilots and aircrew plan to strike from Monday to Thursday.
ITN Headlines
Fri Feb 3rd at 5:01 pm


 Prince William praises the Queen

As the celebrations for the Queen's Jubilee approach, Prince William has praised his grandmother.
ITN Headlines
Fri Feb 3rd at 4:19 pm


 Search underway for British cruise passenger

An unidentified British man is missing after apparently falling from a cruise ship in waters near Mexico.
ITN Headlines
Fri Feb 3rd at 3:49 pm


 Madonna Fail: Give Me All Your Luvin' video premiere

The premiere of Madonna's new single Give Me All Your Luvin' at Piccadilly Circus went a bit wrong.

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Fri Feb 3rd at 3:39 pm


 Madonna dedicates Super Bowl performance to dad

Madonna is gearing up for this weekend's Super Bowl performance.
BBC News - Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 3:10 pm


 Huhne resigns over points charge

Chris Huhne vows to clear his name as he resigns as energy secretary to fight a charge of perverting the course of justice relating to a 2003 speeding case.
VOA News: Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 2:52 pm


 Turkey Tries to Navigate Sectarian Divides in Middle East
Dorian Jones
Erdogan has strongly denied his government is following a sectarian agenda
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Fri Feb 3rd at 2:28 pm


 Hackers attack Greek Justice Ministry website (AP)

AP - Hackers have attacked the Greek Justice Ministry website to protest the government's signing of a global copyright treaty and its handling of the financial crisis.
Yahoo! News: World - Britain
Fri Feb 3rd at 12:50 pm


 BBC accuses Iran of intimidating its staff (AP)

AP - The head of the BBC on Friday accused Iran of intimidating staff members of its Persian service through slander, snooping and the arrest of their relatives.
VOA News: Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 12:37 pm


 Russia’s Democracy Movement Faces a Test of Strength Saturday
James Brooke
Protest organizers shorten the duration and distance of the march to help participants able to stand Arctic cold in Moscow
BBC News - Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 12:03 pm


 Russia criticises Syria UN draft

Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow "cannot support" the current draft UN Security Council resolution on Syria, Russian media report.
VOA News: Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 11:38 am


 NATO: Forces Will Not Back Down During Afghan Transition
Al Pessin
Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US desire to complete transition does not amount to disengagement
Yahoo! News: Business - European Economy
Fri Feb 3rd at 9:58 am


 Def Sec'y Panetta: Pressure must be kept on Iran (AP)

AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday the key to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear bomb is keeping global support for tough economic sanctions.
Yahoo! News: World - Britain
Fri Feb 3rd at 9:43 am


 UK minister quits Cabinet to fight criminal charge (AP)

AP - British leader David Cameron made a third unwanted shake up of his government since 2010 on Friday after Cabinet minister Chris Huhne quit as prosecutors charged him over an alleged attempt to pin a speeding penalty on his...
BBC News - Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 9:40 am


 Google asked to pause rule change

An EU data protection group writes to Google to ask them to suspend changes to their privacy policy.
Yahoo! News: World - Britain
Fri Feb 3rd at 9:19 am


 Obama to host state dinner for British PM (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host the British prime minister and his wife for an official visit and state dinner in March.
BBC News - Europe
Fri Feb 3rd at 8:52 am


 Motorola makes Apple pull devices

Motorola forces some 3G iPhones and iPads to be pulled from Apple's German online store after enforcing a patent injunction.
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