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In a historic pact, which may signal the beginning of a new
era, Ian Paisley, leader of the main Protestant Democratic Unionist Party
(DUP), and Martin McGuinness, of nationalist republican Sinn Fein, were sworn
in as leaders of a multi-party executive (cabinet) in Northern Ireland.
Tuesday's ceremony may be consider as sealing...
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 Nicolas Sarkozy's victory in France received broad support, with
congratulations from around the world for the conservative leader. European
Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso said he had "complete
confidence" in Sarkozy to play a driving role in consolidating European
politics. Also, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said...
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 The European Commission said it will allocate some four
million euros (5.4 million dollars in order to support cross-border projects
aimed at improving the integration of immigrants in the 27-member European
Union.
The money will be made available for 12 initiatives that
"encourage dialogue with civil society, develop...
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 According to an official estimate issued by the office of
the national police (DGPN) 270 people were arrested by French police as scattered
protests took place after the victory of conservative Nicolas Sarkozy.
Also DGPN announced that 367 cars were torched after the
announcement of Sarkozy's victory but noted that "there...
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 Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy apparently prevailed over Socialist Segolene Royal with about one hour left to vote, according to Swiss and Belgian media. The winner is elected for a five-year term. First estimates will be announced shortly after polls close, at 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT).The RTBF public broadcasting station and...
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Today is Thursday, June 5
the 157th day of 2008 with 209 to follow. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Venus, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars and...
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 A culinary journey through Crete
Almost as soon as you set foot on the southern Mediterranean island of Crete the poignant smell of oregano, wild flowers and wild teas tickles your senses while the...
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