Archive for June 11th, 2008

On Farewell Tour Of Europe: Bush Steps Up Threats Against Iran

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Bush Steps Up Threats Against Iran In a joint communiqué issued after a summit meeting in Slovenia Tuesday, the US and the European Union threatened to impose new and tougher sanctions against Iran, going beyond those approved by the United Nations

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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Fuel Protests Sweep Across Europe

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Spain is the latest country to be hit as a wave of protests against high fuel prices has spread to France and Portugal. The price of diesel has risen to ?1.30 a litre, up from ?0.95 a litre a year ago, and in other European countries prices are as

Ireland goes to the ballot box in tense EU referendum

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

DUBLIN: Ireland goes to the polls Thursday for a tightly-fought referendum on whether to back a major European Union reform treaty which will be watched nervously across the 27-nation bloc. Voting stations open at 7:00 am (0600 GMT) after several weeks

Norway Legalizes Gay Marriage

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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Finnish parliament votes to adopt new EU treaty as Ireland goes to polls today

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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Norway Becomes Sixth Country to Permit Gay Marriage

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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Austrian dungeon woman recovers, wants ‘new life’

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

A 19-year-old Austrian girl who was born and raised in a secret basement dungeon, where her mother was allegedly raped and held captive for 24 years, has emerged from a coma with only two requests. She wanted to go on a boat ride and to see British pop

Both sides urge voters to cast ballot in Lisbon referendum

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

THE COUNTRY’S three million voters were encouraged by those campaigning for and against the Lisbon Treaty to go to the polls today to cast their ballots on what Taoiseach Brian Cowen described as an important date in Irish history. STEPHEN COLLINS ,

Centre for Low Carbon Technology at LBSU in UK

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

The Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy In Buildings is a new teaching and research resource within the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment at London South Bank University (LBSU). The centre is being built with funding from

Ireland heading for EU vote

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Today’s vote could scupper the entire European treaty Ireland will hold a crucial referendum on the European treaty today. It is a pivotal moment for Ireland, which holds the destiny of the entire EU project in its hands. The treaty must be accepted by

Fugitive in alleged Puerto Rico murder-for-hire reportedly pregnant, in Italy

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A Puerto Rican woman sought by authorities for the alleged murder-for-hire of her wealthy Canadian husband is reportedly in Italy and pregnant with twins. Relatives told the Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero that Aurea Vazquez

President in Paris

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Kazakhstan and France have become strategic partners as Nursultan Nazarbayev and Nicolas Sarkozy signed a related document which was seen as the main outcome of the Kazakh leader?s formal visit to Paris. As a token of respect for Nursultan Nazarbayev

AMY WINEHOUSE’S RACIST DITTY HITS INTERNET: Star issues apology after British tabloid posts footage.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

*Grammy winner Amy Winehouse has issued a public apology for a racially-offensive song she sang in a home video that somehow made its way to the Web site of a British tabloid on Tuesday. In the clip, Winehouse, 24, changes the lyrics to the popular

Czech vs. Portugal Player Ratings

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Player ratings for Portugal’s 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Wednesday at the European Championship: Czech Republic Petr Cech: 6. Focused, denied Cristiano Ronaldo three times. Could hardly prevent the goals. Zdenek Grygera: 5. Solid, failed to stay