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Eurozone looks for dialogue after stunning Greece elections

Monday, 26 January 2015, 17:46 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

The election in Greece of a radical party that wants to overhaul the country's bailout program raises new uncertainties for the eurozone. But several European creditor nations hinted they will seek a...

Islamic State group nearly pushed out of Syria's Kobani

Monday, 26 January 2015, 17:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Kurdish fighters backed by intense U.S.-led airstrikes pushed theIslamic State group almost entirely out of the Syrian town of Kobani on Monday, marking a major loss for extremists whose hopes...

Church of England consecrates first female bishop

Monday, 26 January 2015, 14:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Male domination in the leadership of the Church of England ended Monday, as the 500-year-old institution consecrated its first female bishop. The Rev. Libby Lane became the eighth Bishop of...

Greek singer Demis Roussos dies, aged 69

Monday, 26 January 2015, 13:26 Last update: about 13 years ago

Greek singer Demis Roussos, who sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, has died aged 69, the Hygeia Hospital in Athens has said. He was best known for his solo hits in the 1970s and 80s,...

Updated: Tsipras sworn in as new Greek prime minister

Monday, 26 January 2015, 10:24 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Left-wing Greek election winner Syriza gained key support from an anti-bailout party Monday, allowing it to form a new government. The right-wing Independent Greeks party said it would back...

We burn 2.7 million gallons a minute, so why's oil so cheap?

Monday, 26 January 2015, 10:10 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

The world burns enough oil-derived fuels to drain an Olympic-sized swimming pool four times every minute. Global consumption has never been higher - and is rising. Yet the price of a barrel of...

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