Bosnia applies for European Union membership, hoping to make up ground
Monday, 15 February 2016, 14:40
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Bosnia handed in its application for EU membership Monday, hoping to catch up with its neighbors on the EU path but confronting the reality that many in the country have grown tired of waiting for...
Multiple crises challenge European Union before summit
Monday, 15 February 2016, 13:19
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
If the European Union were a patient, its survival would be seen as threatened by multiple organ failure. That's the view of many experts as EU leaders prepare for a Brussels summit that starts...
Israel's Olmert becomes first Israeli Prime Minister to go to prison
Monday, 15 February 2016, 10:27
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert started serving a 19-month prison sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice on Monday, becoming the first Israeli premier to be imprisoned and capping...
Unity government proposed for Libya in new peace effort
Monday, 15 February 2016, 09:05
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Delegates from rival Libyan factions proposed a new unity government Sunday for the chaotic country, after months of U.N. mediation and the rejection of a previous Cabinet proposal. If approved...
'The Revenant' and Di Caprio are winners at BAFTA film awards
Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:27
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
The U.K. film industry showered Valentine's Day love on "The Revenant" Sunday, awarding the endurance epic five prizes, including best picture and best actor, at the British Academy Film...
Australian police seize $900 million in methylamphetamine
Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:20
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Australian law enforcement agencies have seized methylamphetamine worth 1.26 billion Australian dollars ($900 million) in the country's largest-ever haul of the illicit drug in its liquid form,...
After review, HSBC decides to keep headquarters in London
Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:16
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
International bank HSBC said Sunday it has decided to keep its headquarters in London after considering a move to Hong Kong in response to tougher U.K. banking regulations. In a statement, the...