German prosecutors close Angela Merkel cellphone spying probe
Friday, 12 June 2015, 11:18
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
German federal prosecutors have closed their investigation into the alleged tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone by the U.S. National Security Agency, saying they have been unable to find...
IMF withdraws team from Brussels, criticises Greece
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 17:32
Last update: about 10 years ago
The International Monetary Fund has announced that its negotiating team in Brussels is heading home. Spokesman Gerry Rice has just told reporters that there are still "major differences" between...
Crucial days: Greece warned that coming week could seal its fate
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 16:17
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
The president of the European Union warned Greece that the coming week should prove decisive in Athens' quest to stave off bankruptcy. Donald Tusk, who chairs meetings of EU leaders, said...
Greece commits to step up reform efforts, German Chancellor says
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 11:09
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Greece has committed to work intensively with international creditors in coming days to resolve outstanding issues holding up its access to vital...
Suicide bomber strikes near ancient temple in Luxor, Egypt
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 10:40
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Militants tried to attack the ancient temple of Karnak in southern Egypt on Wednesday, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up and two gunmen battling police. No sightseers were hurt in the...