EU Threatens New Iran Sanctions
Russia objects
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Pakistani Girl Accused of Blasphemy Released from Jail
Flown to a safe place to reunite with family
Aussie Government, Business Sector Face Off
Sure they're usually cozy, but sometimes love can turn to hate
Independent Scotland Couldn't Use the Pound, Says UK
Not without London having a say in tax and spending.
Euro Crisis Fuels Shadow Economy
When times get tough, people have more reason to hide from the bureaucrats
Police Grab for Asylum-Seeker Data Sparks European Fight
The EU's official privacy watchdog is not amused
Pirate Bay Founder Busted for Hacking
Turns out, they think he broke into Swedish tax records
Discord in Europe After Boost of Bond-Buying Plan
German press is not on board; Spain and Italy reluctant to ask for help
Haqqani Terrorist Desgination May Affect Treatment of U.S. POW
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was captured in 2009
Iceland Shows Other Europeans How to Survive Bankruptcy
Small Atlantic nation enjoys growth and employment gains after failing to rescue its banks. Mainland Europe remains stuck with stagnation, decline, and ruinous "rescue" packages.
US to Stop Sharing Drug Trafficking Info with Honduras
The nation keeps shooting down planes in violation of agreements
Myanmar Passes Guidelines for Foreign Investment
Efforts to bring global companies into its very restricted market
Spain: Not Going to Ask for EU Bailout Funds
Pressure on the government to get a bailout from Brussels
Israeli Press Report Hezbollah Training Camps in Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan army says it hasn't seen the reports and can't comment
Tob Shabaab Commander Killed in Kenyan Shelling of Somali Port Town
According to Kenyan authorities
Canada Closing Iran Embassy, Expelling Iranian Diplomats
Canada cites Iranian support for Syria, its alleged nuclear program. Israel's prime minister calls the move a moral act
Judge Awards $3.3 Million to Yemeni Sex Slave Kept by Embassy Worker in Tokyo
Embassy worker's husband repeatedly raped the woman, who was hired to be a housekeeper but paid under a dollar an hour
Qaddafi Son to Leave Niger for South Africa, Avoid Extradition
Niger has refused to send Saadi Qaddafi to Libya and he is reportedly now headed for South Africa
U.S. to Label Haqqani Network a Terrorist Organizaton
The Haqqani network is apparently an affiliate of the Pakistani Taliban
Bomb Blasts in Damascus Kill 5 Police Officers
At least two bombs went off in the Syrian capital today
Bermuda Braces for Hurricane Leslie
Hurricane won't make U.S. landfall but will hit the British territory
South Korea to End Media Blackout
Journalists will now be able to report on kidnapped sailors
Book Market Destroyed by Police in Alexandria
Police were acting on orders from the new governor, Mohamed Atta Abbas
China Approves Massive Infrastructure Spending
Announcement of $156 billion worth of spending welcomed by markets
Russia Not Happy About U.S. Missile Shield in South East Asia
Shield was put in place in response to China's missile capabilities
Tensions Rising on Georgia-Russia Border
Georgian servicemen have been killed in the past few weeks
Pakistani Girl On Trial For Blasphemy in Pakistan is Granted Bail
Still unclear if she will be released
