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Tested by dissent, Greece to vote on more bailout conditions

Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 12:06 Last update: about 10 years ago

Greek lawmakers began another emergency debate Wednesday on further economic reforms demanded by international creditors in return for a new bailout — a vote that could that could threaten the...

Lufthansa plane in near miss with drone on Warsaw approach

Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 20:48 Last update: about 10 years ago

A Lufthansa plane nearly collided with a drone as it was approaching Warsaw's international airport in Poland, officials say. The incident happened on Monday afternoon with the drone coming...

Italy breaches rights over gay marriage - European court

Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 20:42 Last update: about 10 years ago

Italy violates human rights by failing to offer enough legal protection for same-sex couples, a European court has ruled. Judges said the government had breached the rights of three gay couples...

British lawmaker defends making nine-penny expenses claim

Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 16:49 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

A British lawmaker is defending claiming 9 pence ($0.14) on expenses for a short car journey, saying such claims may look "odd" but the mileage adds up. Conservative lawmaker Rob Wilson said the...

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