The European Union is heading into a new era with unknowns named to the bloc’s new presidency and foreign policy post. Early reaction Friday seems to show EU residents taking the selection in their stride. (20 November 2009) ... "isl eu-pres-20091120i" eu figures household names
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Britain and Australia have apologized for the mistreatment of so-called "child migrants" sent out to get a "better life" overseas. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spoke at a ceremony Monday in Canberra. (Nov 13) ... "isl aus-aplg-20091116i" apology shipped from uk australia
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The chief executive of British Airways is pushing the merger agreed with Iberia. Willie Walsh denies that the proposed deal agreed late Thursday would mean any increase in fares or reduction in standards. (Nov 13) ... "isl uk-baib-20091113i" ba chief touting iberia merger
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term in office Thursday. In his address, he pledged to fight corruption and ensure that Afghanistan takes control of its own security. (Nov 19)
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For the first time, France and Germany have marked Armistice Day in a joint ceremony. Chancellor Angela Merkel joined President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris Wednesday for the special commemoration to mark the end of World War I. (Nov 11) ... "isl eur-rem-20091111i" paris london mark armistice day
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A gem in the Vatican art collection has gotten a new look after a two-year restoration. The 6th century Crux Vaticana is purported to hold fragments of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. (Nov 19)
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A freed Irish priest said Thursday that his Philippine captors treated him well, although they dragged him through the jungle. Michael Sinnott, 79, said he doesn’t think ransom was paid for his release. (Nov 12) ... "isl phl-prst-20091112i" priest celebrates freedom philippines
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Germany’s capital was packed with special events to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Monday. Chancellor Angela Merkel retraced the steps she took in 1989, speaking at Bornholmer Strasse subway station. (Nov 09) ... "isl ger-wall-20091109i" daytime berlin wall anniversary ...
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Mourners in northwestern Pakistan buried the victims of another market bomb blast on Wednesday. Authorities charge the the Taliban are responsible for the attack in Charsadda city, but many mourners believe the blame lies elswhere. (Nov 11) ... "isl pak-mour-20091111i" pakistanis bury bomb victims
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians were rallying Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of their iconic leader Yasser Arafat. The event comes as Palestinian political turmoil has been increasing. (Nov 11) ... "isl mea-araf-20091111i" palestinians mark arafat death anniversary
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Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is seeking cooperation with the Myanmar junta after years of political deadlock. The Nobel laureate has sent a fresh letter to the junta chief, proposing a meeting. (Nov 17)
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