Ireland approves European fiscal pact
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In 60-40 vote, Irish give regional leaders a rare reprieve from the string of recent blows against the euro zone.
European voices go silent on Syria
After leading the push for military action in Libya last year, European leaders are preoccupied with their own troubles this year.
U.K. minister grilled in Murdoch probe
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt faced tough questioning Thursday in an inquiry into a takeover bid by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Greece fails to meet promises
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British high court denies Assange appeal of extradition to Sweden
WikiLeaks founder is also granted two weeks to consider lodging an application to reopen the case.
Irish set to vote on euro-zone fiscal agreement
Irish voters went to the polls Thursday to vote on a euro-zone treaty that would restrict the nation’s finances.
In Greece, church’s tangled ties with government raise questions
In time of economic crisis, some want the Greek Orthodox Church to do more to help.
Russia warns of reprisals over U.S. ban
Senior Putin aide denounces ‘Magnitsky’ bill that would place sanctions on Moscow officials.
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