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Gorbachev slams Putin's planned Kremlin comeback
26/09/2011 - Russia

Gorbachev slams Putin's planned Kremlin comeback

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union's last leader, warned on Monday that Russia risks six lost years if Prime Minister Vladimir Putin returns to an extended term in the president's office.
Turkey to begin oil exploration amid Cyprus tensions
26/09/2011 - TURKEY

Turkey to begin oil exploration amid Cyprus tensions

A Turkish oil exploration vessel has set off for northern Cyprus amid a dispute with Greek Cypriots over rights to hydrocarbon reserves off the divided Mediterranean island.
Bullfighting draws to a close in Catalonia
25/09/2011 - SPAIN

Bullfighting draws to a close in Catalonia

Catalonia's matadors will kill their last bulls before 18,000 bullfighting fans in Barcelona on Sunday before a permanent ban takes effect in 2012. Three matadors will spar with two bulls each before putting them to the sword.
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EU looks to bolster crisis fund as IMF pledges action
25/09/2011 - ECONOMY

EU looks to bolster crisis fund as IMF pledges action

The EU is working to strengthen its bailout fund it has emerged as the US and China called for immediate action to avoid contagion at an IMF summit in Washington Saturday. The IMF pledged collective action on the debt crisis.
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Italian prosecutors seek life for Knox at appeal hearing
24/09/2011 - ITALY

Italian prosecutors seek life for Knox at appeal hearing

US citizen Amanda Knox may face life in prison after Italian prosecutors defended evidence tying her to the 2007 murder of her university housemate at an appeal hearing Saturday, asking that Knox, who maintains her innocence, get a harsher sentence.
Medvedev backs Putin for president in 2012 election
25/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Medvedev backs Putin for president in 2012 election

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that ex-president and current PM Vladimir Putin (pictured) should be the party's candidate in next year's presidential election, ending speculation over whether Putin was planning a comeback.
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Turkish ship sets sail for controversial oil exploration
23/09/2011 - CYPRUS-TURKEY

Turkish ship sets sail for controversial oil exploration

A Turkish ship set sail for Cyprus Friday on an oil exploration mission, amidst increasing tensions with Greek Cypriots over rights to hydrocarbon reserves in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Asian stocks continue slide amid recession fears
23/09/2011 - MARKETS

Asian stocks continue slide amid recession fears

Markets in Asia saw a second day of losses after a mix of disappointing economic data and a slump in stocks Thursday in the US and Europe. The sell-off in Asia fuelled growing fears of another recession.
Kurdish militants claim Ankara attack
22/09/2011 - TURKEY

Kurdish militants claim Ankara attack

An offshoot of the Kurdish militant group PKK has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's car bomb attack that killed three people and wounded 34 in the Turkish capital of Ankara, local media say.
Greeks strike over new austerity measures
22/09/2011 - GREECE

Greeks strike over new austerity measures

Transport ground to a halt in Athens on Thursday as taxi drivers, air traffic controllers and bus and rail workers went on strike a day after the government said it was accelerating austerity measures in an effort to secure a new bailout.
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