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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.
US, Russia are 'equals': Obama
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AFP - The United States wants to forge new relations on an equal footing with Russia, President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Saturday to the Russian-language audience.
Ireland still on top in Eglinton
Ireland finished day two of their opening Intercontinental Cup match in a strong position against Kenya in Eglinton. Resuming on 323 for seven after a rain-affected first day at Woodvale Road, the de...
Martin calls for release of aid workers
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has called for the immediate release of two aid workers who were kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region yesterday. The two Goal workers, 32-year-old Sharon Commins from C...
Swiss develop new form of knee surgery
Posted on: Saturday, 4 July 2009, 11:08 CDT A Swiss medical team says its technique for treating torn anterior cruciate ligaments in the knee provides quicker healing and more stability. A torn an...
Lions reflect on satisfying conclusion
A series defeat, but in every other significant statistic, the touring Lions had the beating of the Springboks over three matches after the third Test. They won on aggregate points, on tries scored...
British and Irish Lions win
The British and Irish Lions have avoided their first series whitewash against South Africa in 118 years with a 28-9 win over South Africa in the third and final test at Ellis Park.
In Spain, The Dead Help Fight Climate Change
July 4, 2009 · In the Barcelona suburb of Santa Coloma de Gramenet, the deceased are fighting climate change. Last November, the town's cemetery installed more than 450 solar panels on tops of ...
Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks
LONDON -- 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.The con...
Britain awaiting news of Iran staff
Jul 4 2009 Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security...
CIA’s London chief to face jury
Washington: Senior CIA officials, including the London station chief, have been called before a grand jury in Virginia investigating the potentially illegal destruction of 92 video tapes recording the...
Can Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France again | Poll
The starting salary for this post is on grade 6 of the UCL salary scales which ranges from £22,765 - £27,183 per annum. London allowance of £2,781 per annum is payable in addition. This post is fun...
Adebayor turns his back on Milan
Arsenal by committing himself to the club and ending speculation that he would leave the Emirates after three seasons in north London.On Friday, manager Arsène Wenger placed the onus on Adebayor to s...
Three suspected ETA members arrested in France
Paris/Madrid - Three suspected members of the militant Basque separatist group ETA were arrested in France Saturday in a joint operation between Spanish and French police. The three were among the mos...
Opel sale to Magna is down to 'details', says GM Europe chie..
Frankfurt - The sale of General Motors' (GM) European subsidiary Opel to Canadian car parts manufacturer Magna is on track for completion this month, the head of GM Europe said in a newspaper intervie...
Scotland overcome Jyoti and Barnett
Sandeep Jyoti's 47 and a stalwart's innings from Geoff Barnett nearly took Canada to an impressive and unlikely win on the third day against Scotland at Aberdeen, but Callum MacLeod and the rest of hi...
Russia to grant U.S. Afghan supply route - sources
MOSCOW (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 s...
German hiker missing near Tofino
A German man working in Tofino has not been seen since he left for a hike on Canada Day, police say.Sander Jain told friends at about 1 p.m. on July 1 that he was going to hike down the Bomber Trail n...
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.
Key Algarve tourist areas demand better policing
The Mayors of Albufeira and Tavira have admitted they are concerned for the safety of their citizens during summer and have asked for increased policing on their beaches.
Portugal facing legal action over consumers' rights infringe..
The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Portugal for inadequate transposition of Directive 1999/44/EC on certain aspects of the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees i...
Prince Edward completes whirlwind Algarve visit
Visiting the Algarve in the official capacity of representing the Duke of Edinburgh charity, HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Essex, spent last weekend in Vilamoura where he was invited on a tour of the...
Algarve classic cars roam the region
Around 150 classic cars will be filling the roads with colour and a vintage feel this weekend, as the Algarve Classic Cars meeting boasts some of the most legendary models in automobile history. Expec...
Portugal told to speed up directory enquiries
Portugal must speed up delivery of comprehensive telephone directory and directory enquiry services, as required by EU telecoms rules, says the European Commission.
EC requests Portugal to modify farming scheme
The European Commission has formally requested that Portugal change its law since it is of the opinion that Portugal does not apply a flat rate scheme for farmers consistent with the objectives of the...
British pair suffer Henley defeat
Great Britain's top pair of Peter Reed and Andy Hodge suffered their second successive defeat by New Zealand in the semi-finals at Henley Royal Regatta.Seeking revenge for defeat in Munich a fortnight...
Australia draw with England Lions
Australia's four-day warm-up match ahead of the first Ashes petered out into a draw against the England Lions.The tourists went into the final day on 276-4 in their second innings, 282 runs ahead, and...
Child's voice sparks sea search
A large-scale rescue operation has been mounted off Shetland after a child's voice was heard calling for help on the shipping radio distress channel.But Shetland coastguard have said the call could ha...
McGeechan hails outstanding Lions
British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan hailed his players as "outstanding" as they hit back to win the final Test against South Africa."It was massive. They picked themselves up we...
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