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Decisive victory for Sarkozy in France By KATRIN BENNHOLD AND ELAINE SCIOLINO The fiery former interior minister obtained 53 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results, while his Socialist opponent, Ségolène Royal, received 47 percent,
Sarkozy is one of France's most polarizing postwar leaders
A shattered dream for Ségolène Royal - Sarkozy's voters cited economy as reason for their choice
Turkey's only presidential candidate withdraws from election Reuters, AP Abdullah Gul pulled out of the race after waves of pro-secular protests spread across the nation.
Blair prepares to leave office, ending an era By ALAN COWELL The impending resignation of the British prime minister, who is burdened by the war in Iraq and down in the ratings, will close an era in which Britain has fought a string of wars, enjoyed relative prosperity, remained aloof from Europe and aligned its destiny with that of the United States far more than at any time since the Second World War.
Trans-Atlantic battle for ABN AMRO heats up AP Royal Bank of Scotland has reportedly made an offer for ABN AMRO's U.S. subsidiary, and that could torpedo a bid from Barclays for the Dutch bank's European operations.
Media companies have appeal if linked to Wall Street By ERIC PFANNER The fact that many of the customers of The Wall Street Journal and Reuters are other businesses, rather than consumers, appeals to investors, analysts say.
Reuters and Dow Jones attract buyers in hot week for "old" media
In bid for icon, Murdoch may have eye on posterity By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK Instead of competing against The Wall Street Journal, Murdoch is offering a lofty price to take it over, suggesting to some that he may be mellowing into the establishment.
EU and South Korea opening free-trade talks By CHOE SANG-HUN The first session Monday will add momentum to a global movement toward forging bilateral trade deals while negotiations for a worldwide pact founder.
Rethinking technology and the digital revolution By ALICE RAWSTHORN In an era when the boundaries between art and design are fiercely debated, John Maeda seems to glide between them, as though his passion for technology empowers him to circumvent conventional definitions.
Slide Show: John Maeda's digital design art
Labour set back in Scottish voting
Judge in France orders trial for 'Carlos the Jackal'
In Ukraine, political rivals finally agree on elections
Italy grappling with reality of TV culture
Bush to get etiquette tips before he receives the Queen
Iran's ex-leader and pope try to cut tensions
EU and NATO seek to quell Russia-Estonia spat
Cycling struggles for support as doping takes a toll
Ulster Volunteer Force pledges to renounce violence
Compromise reached on European roaming fees
U.S. author heckled by people denying Armenian genocide
European court rules Polish ban on gay rights march violates human rights
Romanian court ruling makes it easier to impeach president
Man charged in London bombing attempt denies intent to injure anyone
British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
Google in talks with Belgian papers over links to articles
A tiny beetle is toppling towering Swedish spruces
German unemployment drops below 4 million
Europeans wary of Wolfowitz
Selling oil is easier than investing ethically, Norway finds
A native son gets out the vote in Scotland
Obituary: Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker, scientist and philosopher, dies at 94
ABN's suitors: A patrician and a scrapper
Germany sees economic promise in French election
Convicted terrorist seen as example of threat to U.S. and U.K.
Grave of Hungarian Communist leader Janos Kadar vandalized
Record high temperatures in Europe in April
EU asks developing nations to reduce greenhouse gases
Police across Europe arrest 30 suspected of animal rights extremism
Bush to intensify efforts to persuade Russia to cooperate on missile shield
Prime minister orders election in Ireland for May 24
Kosovo leader expects independence by end of May
U.S. and EU hope to stress better ties, but expectations are very modest
In Turkey, fear about religious lifestyle
Manufacturing a myth: Kremlin reinvents Yeltsin
Phone taps in Italy spark a rush for cellular encryption
Quiz shows are coming under the scrutiny in Europe
Spain's Crown Princess Letizia gives birth to baby girl
Europeans put off by Russian threats
Mstislav Rostropovich, a cellist and conductor, dies at 80
Executions fell more than 25 percent worldwide in 2006, Amnesty says
Appeals court upholds acquittal of Berlusconi in corruption case
Ruling party's presidential candidate fails in first round of voting
High temperatures, and even higher anxiety, in Europe
Milan dispute mirrors tensions involving many Chinese communities
Legal woes expanding over bribes at Siemens
Blair's trial over Iraq now playing in London
Will France change? Little chance of it
Special Coverage: France elections
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