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Spanish police discover boy crossing border inside suitcase

Friday, 8 May 2015, 18:21 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

A Spanish court has ordered the detention of a man from the Ivory Coast who allegedly hid his 8-year-old son inside a closed suitcase in an attempt to smuggle the child into Europe. A police...

Greek leader optimistic bailout deal will be reached soon

Friday, 8 May 2015, 14:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Greece's prime minister said Friday he is optimistic his cash-strapped country will soon reach an agreement with its international creditors, averting a potential default. Speaking in Parliament,...

Updated: European Union nations oppose key refugee quota scheme

Friday, 8 May 2015, 13:32 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

A European Union proposal to establish a quota system obliging member countries to share the burden of settling refugees is likely to be rejected. Slovakia and Estonia are among those that have...

Twins have different fathers, judge finds in paternity case

Friday, 8 May 2015, 09:35 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

A paternity case involving a set of twins had a surprise ending worthy of a daytime TV talk show: The girls have different dads. A judge ruled Monday in a paternity case that the man from whom...

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