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Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks
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AP - As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a given.
Romania gets European loan for new metro line
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AFP - Romania will get a 370-million-euro (517-million-dollar) loan from the European Investment Bank to build a new metro line in Bucharest, Transport Minister Radu Berceanu said Saturday.
Polish shipyard sale still pending: Qatari investment bank
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AFP - Qatar's largest investment bank denied on Saturday that it had bought two Polish shipyards, explaining that it was acting as an advisor to a potential buyer in a deal that has still not been completed.
Ex-Siemens executive seeks to avoid extradition to Greece: r..
AFP - Siemens' former Greek country director, arrested in Germany for alleged corruption in Greece, has begun making a "confession" in order to avoid extradition to Athens, reports said Saturday.
Cancellara races to win in opener
Fabian Cancellara powers to victory in the opening time trial in the Tour de France as seven-time champion Lance Armstrong makes his return to the race.
Potter actor gets swine flu in Britain: publicist
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AFP - Actor Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has contracted swine flu, his publicist said Saturday, three days before the latest Potter blockbuster premieres in London.
Manchester United boss in property venture: report
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AFP - Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is taking part in a property venture, backed by rich Middle Eastern investors, that intends buying cheap European real estate, a report here said on Saturday.
UK threatens new Burma sanctions
UK PM Brown threatens new sanctions against Burma after it refused to let the UN chief meet the jailed opposition leader.
Prince sells out in eight minutes at Montreux Festival
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AFP - More than 7,000 tickets for two concerts by Prince at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland later this month sold out within eight minutes of going on sale Saturday, the organisers said.
Russia to grant U.S. Afghan supply route
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Reuters - Russia will grant President Barack Obama permission next week to ship U.S. weapons supplies across its territory, or through its airspace, en route to Afghanistan, sources on both sides told Reuters on Saturday.
Echenique leads after 3rd round of French Open
Rafa Echenique of Argentina tees off on the third hole during the third round of the French Golf Open at the Golf National of Saint Quentin en Yvelines, west of Paris, Saturday, July 4 , 2009. (AP Pho...
Ireland seeks release of Darfur aid workers
DUBLIN, Ireland The head of an Irish humanitarian aid agency appealed Saturday for the release of two of its employees kidnapped in Darfur. John O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said the ...
Environmental protest at Kingsnorth power station
More than 1,000 environmental protesters joined hands to form a ‘Mili-band’ around a power station today. Demonstrators, who encircled Kingsnorth Power Station, in Kent, are calling ...
Miliband seeks talks with Iran over 'show trial'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband is seeking urgent talks with Iran over a possible ‘show trial’ of British embassy employees. Iran arrested nine local members of the British embassy ...
Dutch ministers due today
Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation Bert Koenders and Vice Minister for Transport, Public Works and Water Management Tineke Huizinga will arrive here for a two-day official visit today.It will ...
Zurich hotels prepare for Ramadan guests
Hoteliers in Zurich, famous for fastidious attention to detail, have been taking lessons in how to cater for Muslim guests during the holy month of Ramadan.
British telecoms company BT offers staff a year off in retur..
LONDON - Telecoms company BT Group PLC is offering staff a year off work in return for a 75 percent cut in that year's pay. BT is one of Britain's biggest companies, with more than 100,000 employees...
Owen holds England hope
Michael Owen has declared his ambition to break back into the England squad following his move to Manchester United. The striker has fallen down the England pecking order since Fabio Capello's appo...
Hession wins 200m race in Cork
Paul Hession was victorious in the 200metre event at the 58th annual Cork City Sports at the Mardyke Arena. The man from Athenry won in a time of 20.45 seconds, having earlier finished second in the ...
Echenique edges ahead in Paris
He needed a closing birdie this time to edge back ahead of Martin Kaymer, the German whose opening, course record-equalling 62 on Thursday had given him a three-stroke advantage. Darren Clarke leads ...
Germany to urge sustainable public spending at G8
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will promote the consolidation of public finances at next week's Group of Eight Summit, according to German weekly "Tagesspiegel am Sonntag." In an advanced release of ...
Killeen wins in Netherlands
Ireland's Aidan Killeen has won the Young Rider Farewell class at the European Championships in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Killeen was successful 11 year-old Irish-bred grey gelding Du Noble, seeing off...
Talks on electricians' strike break down
Efforts at the Labour Relations Commission to reach agreement between the electricians' union, the TEEU and employers have broken down. The two sides had been hoping to avert a threatened strike by m...
Dept confirms flu vaccine plans
The Department of Health has confirmed plans to make the swine flu vaccine available nationwide in the autumn. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said up to 7.7m treaments should be available for ...
Springboks protest Botha ban
South Africa wore white arm bands against the British and Irish Lions in protest to the banning of Bakkies Botha who was suspended for dangerously charging into a ruck in the side's series win in Pret...
O'Connell proud of his troops
British and Irish Lions skipper Paul O'Connell praised his side for digging deep after a tough week to win the third Test against South Africa. The tourists made sure they didn't suffer a first eve...
Smit settles for series win
Springbok captain John Smit said he'll settle for a 2-1 series win over the British and Irish Lions after his side lost the third Test 28-9 to the visitors at Ellis Park on Saturday. The men in red...
Lions win back their pride
The British and Irish Lions notched their first win in eight Tests on Saturday, beating South Africa convincingly 28-9 in Johannesburg. The tourists had been widely-tipped to fall flat on their fac...
Real Madrid to bid for Ashley Cole
London, July 4: Spanish football giant Real Madrid are expected to bid for Chelsea star Ashley Cole, after he rejected a new deal with the Blues.
Scot Murray breaks British hearts
'Different Brit, same outcome. There is no end to it,' said the Guardian while the Daily Mail added: 'Rod's Too Hot For Sad Andy'. The Daily Express put the boot in with its headline, 'Murray Mauled'....
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