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The British economy grew slightly in the first quarter of 2013

April 25, 2013

The U.K. economy grew slightly in the first quarter of 2013. Read Article »


Switzerland to curb immigration beginning in May

April 25, 2013

Switzerland is moving to cap immigration of workers from EU member states. Read Article »


Italian President Giorgio Napolitano urges the creation of a new government

April 23, 2013

Italy's president has threatened to resign if members of parliament do not form a coalition government soon. Read Article »


Canadian officials halt terror plot

April 22, 2013

Canadian officials announced the arrests of two men accused of plotting to derail a Toronto-area passenger train. Read Article »


Russian economic growth slowed

April 22, 2013

Russian growth in on the decline, leaving government officials scrambling for solutions. Read Article »


Tension on the rise as French Parliament considers gay marriage legislation

April 18, 2013

Tempers in France are running hot as the national parliament prepares to vote on a bill to legalize gay marriage. Read Article »


Tens of thousands come out for Margaret Thatcher's funeral

April 17, 2013

Margaret Thatcher's funeral drew thousands of mourners from all over the world. Read Article »


Explosions rock the Boston marathon

April 16, 2013

Explosions detonated at the finish line as the Boston marathon was coming to a close. Read Article »


Tourists in South Africa attacked by elephants

April 15, 2013

Elephant attacks a pair of tourists in South Africa, one of many such attacks annually. Read Article »


Legal recognition of same-sex marriage on the rise in South America

April 11, 2013

Uruguay has become the 12th nation in the world to fully recognize gay marriage. Read Article »


Study abroad offers students an opportunity to sharpen a variety of skills

April 10, 2013

Studying abroad can help prepare students for a wide variety of career experiences. Read Article »


German thieves make off with five tons of Nutella

April 9, 2013

German authorities are trying to unravel the mystery of why a group of thieves would steal 5 tons of Nutella - the latest in a series of bizarre food thefts. Read Article »


Margaret Thatcher dies at 87

April 8, 2013

After and long and controversial career, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is dead at age 87. Read Article »


International topless jihad day aims to promote women's rights

April 5, 2013

Topless protests broke out across European cities this week. Read Article »


German commute interrupted by WWII explosive

April 4, 2013

An undetonated explosive shook up Berlin's Wednesday morning commute. Read Article »


North Korea to open a defunct nuclear plant

April 2, 2013

Tension on the Korean peninsula escalate as North Korea announces plans to re-open a mothballed nuclear power plant. Read Article »


Hugo Chavez legacy grows as Venezuelan presidential election draws closer

April 1, 2013

Hugo Chavez continues to play a major role in Venezuelan life even after death. Read Article »