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“Iron Lady” Thatcher mourned, but critics speak out

YoopyaApr 9, 2013June 24, 20230

(Reuters) – Britain and admirers worldwide are mourning Margaret Thatcher, who has died aged 87, as the “Iron Lady” who rolled back the state and

Mick Philpott is moved to ‘Hannibal Lecter’ cell after admitting he fears fellow inmates will try to “rip him apart”

YoopyaApr 7, 2013March 18, 20230

He is monitored round the clock, and his cell only has cardboard furniture so he can’t harm himself or anyone else Terrified Mick Philpott has

Italy Abu Omar rendition: Col Romano pardoned in CIA case

YoopyaApr 6, 20130

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has pardoned a US Air Force colonel convicted in absentia over the rendition of an Egyptian imam in 2003. Joseph Romano

Portugal constitutional court rejects budget articles

YoopyaApr 6, 20130

Portugal’s Constitutional Court has ruled several key articles of the 2013 state budget unconstitutional. It rejected four out of nine contested austerity measures from the

Pope Francis calls for action on clerical sex abuse

YoopyaApr 5, 20130

Pope Francis has called for “decisive action” in the fight against sex abuse of minors by priests. He told Bishop Gerhard Mueller, head of the

ECB seen on hold, markets look for signs of later cut

YoopyaApr 4, 2013June 19, 20230

(Reuters) – The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday but investors will be looking for any signs it is

Serbia-Kosovo talks fail to reach accord in Brussels

YoopyaApr 3, 20130

EU-mediated talks between Serbia and Kosovo have broken up without a deal. Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said he had not been able to reach

Cyprus bailout: Finance Minister Michalis Sarris quits

YoopyaApr 3, 20130

Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris has resigned after completing talks on a controversial bailout deal. Mr Sarris, 66, will be replaced by Labour Minister Haris

WWII bomb disrupts commute at main Berlin station

YoopyaApr 3, 20130

The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb near Berlin’s main railway station has disrupted the morning commute for thousands of workers. Roads have

Paris SG V Barcelona

YoopyaApr 2, 20130

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL, FIRST LEG Venue: Parc des Princes Date: Tuesday, 2 April Kick-off: 1945 BST Coverage: Live text coverage on BBC website LINEUP, BOOKINGS (0) & SUBSTITUTIONS (0)