Greek Parliament backs bailout reform plan, dissenters include two ministers Saturday, 11 July 2015, 06:14 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press Greece's parliament backed the government's reform plan containing austerity measures to win a third bailout early Saturday, but with the government suffering significant losses from dissenting...
Updated: Omar Sharif, of 'Doctor Zhivago', 'Lawrence of Arabia', dies aged 83 Friday, 10 July 2015, 16:18 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press Omar Sharif, the Egyptian-born actor who soared to international stardom in two David Lean epics, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," has died. He was 83. Sharif's longtime agent, Steve...
Aliyev case: Co-accused walk free after Austrian court acquits them of aiding murder of bankers Friday, 10 July 2015, 15:25 Last update: about 10 years ago Two Kazakhs who were co-accused along with Rakhat Aliyev over the murder of two bankers in 2007 have been acquitted of the charges and walked free out of court this afternoon. Rakhat Aliyev, a...
Poland says it will take 2,000 refugees; plan in doubt after politician objects Friday, 10 July 2015, 14:58 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press Poland's offer to accept 2,000 refugees from Africa and the Middle East as part of a European Union plan was thrown into doubt Friday when the junior partner in its coalition government complained of...
Empty hotels: Tunisia defends efforts to protect foreign tourists after deadly attack Friday, 10 July 2015, 14:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Tunisia's prime minister insisted Friday that his country has done "everything in our power" to protect foreign tourists, as the British government urged travelers to flee because of the threat of...
United States vet finds 62 hair bands, 8 pairs of underwear inside dog Friday, 10 July 2015, 13:50 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press This hungry U.S. Labrador has some unusual taste buds. A Pennsylvania veterinarian retrieved 62 hair bands, eight pairs of underwear and a bandage from the dog's stomach during exploratory...
Two killed in Germany shooting, another two persons shot at; suspect captured Friday, 10 July 2015, 12:46 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press A man shot and killed two people in the southern German region of Bavaria on Friday, and fired at two others before being apprehended by authorities, police said. At about 11:30 a.m. (0930 GMT),...
Updated (4): Summit may not occur if Greek deal emerges, French PM says Greek proposals 'complete' Friday, 10 July 2015, 12:01 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press A European Union official says the eurozone's 19 leaders may scrap a scheduled meeting on Sunday if finance ministers give their blessing to Greek proposals for bailout cash. The finance...
Updated: Greece's Prime Minister Tsipras to sell last-ditch deal to reluctant party Friday, 10 July 2015, 10:32 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press Left-wing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was seeking backing for a harsh new austerity package from his party Friday to keep his country in the euro — less than a week after urging Greeks...
Watch: Pope Francis changes in Burger King before Mass in Bolivia, apologises for Church crimes Friday, 10 July 2015, 08:21 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press Burger King has long been providing quick meals. PopeFrancis has now used it for a quick change. With hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful waiting, Pope Francis needed a...