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Fighting kills 40 in east Ukraine

Separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine reported heavy casualties on Tuesday after a second day of fighting with government forces, as authorities in Kiev vowed to continue the military offensive "until not a single terrorist" was left.

Animals enjoy sunshine in German zoo

2013-03-07 14:29

Animals enjoy the sunshine in the Hannover zoo, Germany, on March 6, 2013.

EU, Thailand launch FTA negotiations

2013-03-07 13:43

The President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Thailand.

Man kills 2 before shooting himself in Italy

2013-03-07 09:39

A man shot dead two female clerks in the regional government of Umbria in Italy before killing himself on Wednesday, local media reported.

France to start withdrawing Mali troops

2013-03-07 03:27

France will start withdrawing troops from Mali as of April, French President Francois Hollande said here Wednesday.

Scotland promotes 'Hospital at Home'

2013-03-06 11:10

Scotland is promoting a project which has enabled 80 percent of patients to stay at home for treatment rather than being admitted to hospital.

4 climbers killed in French Alps avalanche

2013-03-06 02:45

Four climbers were killed by an avalanche in the range of the French Alps, Western Europe's highest mountain, local media reported Tuesday.

Anti-austerity protest held in Athens

2013-03-06 00:48

Thousands of farmers from across Greece gathered in central Athens on Tuesday to rally in front of the parliament in protest of harsh austerity policies which have altered dramatically their everyday life over the past three years.

Developing countries meet on climate change

2013-03-05 19:57

A group of like-minded developing countries on climate change held an informal meeting last week in Geneva to assess the outcome of the last climate change talks in Doha and urged developed countries to boost action.

British PM's wife bakes 'charity cakes'

2013-03-05 19:53

Cameron baked the cakes, with her children, in support of Red Nose Day, which is on March 15. The cakes will be sold to staff at Downing Street to raise money for the charities supported by Red Nose Day.

Queen hospitalized due to stomach illness

2013-03-04 04:08

British Queen Elizabeth II was admitted to hospital on Sunday due to symptoms of gastroenteritis, the Buckingham Palace said.

Liquid chlorine spill in Russia injures 30

2013-03-01 18:17

Liquid chlorine spill at a chemical plant in Russia's Perm Territory injured 30 people, local authorities told the Interfax news agency Friday.

Tech giants: Time is right for smart watches

2013-03-01 11:36

Move over smartphone, the intelligent watch is set to take your spot as the latest hi-tech trend, allowing wearers to peek at messages and even take calls without touching their phones.

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