Eurovision leaves West behind
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Annual pop contest finds a home in Caspian petro-state.
In poll, Russians see wide gap between democratic ideals and reality
Survey finds contradictions in attitudes, such as support for Putin as well as protesters opposing him.
Germany holds firm on eve of summit
Powerhouse’s stance against debt sharing proposal comes amid new warnings of severe recession.
Merkel’s isolation at G-8 summit reflects German sentiment
German chancellor walks tightrope on European economic policy.
Moscow police chief promoted to Russian cabinet
Putin responds to political opposition by promoting the Moscow police chief and recruiting a young official who understands the Internet
Strauss-Kahn investigated for rape
Already charged with hiring prostitutes for sex parties, the former IMF chief is being investigated for an alleged gang rape at a D.C. hotel.
Olympic torch relay begins in Britain
The flame’s trip will end July 27 when a final torchbearer lights a caldron to open the 2012 Summer Games.
Germans deny Merkel suggested Greek vote on euro
Greeks are left guessing what really was said in a phone call between their leader and the German chancellor.
Greeks face epic choice
An exit from the euro could trigger global economic turmoil. For Greece — and Europe — voters’ decisions have never mattered more.
Eurovision Song Contest
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Latest Headlines
- Venezuela's technology minister says much undersea fiber-optic cable to Cuba is operational
- European leaders fail to agree new steps to save Greece _ but markets may force their hand
- Director of Vatican Bank resigns under pressure
- Fight erupts over language bill in Ukraine's tumultuous parliament
- UN panel claims evidence of illegal killings, torture by Syrian forces, armed opposition
- ICC appeals judges reject Kenyan suspects' bid to end cases on post-election violence
- Diplomats say next round of nuclear talks with Iran will be held in Moscow on June 18-19
- German opposition leader says Merkel embraces idea of EU growth pact alongside fiscal treaty
- Police: British bandits foiled by glued-up bills; sticky stuff helps thwart cash thieves
- Yugoslav war crimes tribunal says Mladic trial to resume June 25th with first witness
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Nearly a week after 4 killed, another wave of climbers heads for Mount Everest's summit
- Nepal's high court rejects new delay on constitution in move that could prompt new elections
- U.S. drone strike kills 10 militants
- India-appointed panel urges lighter military hand in Kashmir, rejects idea of autonomy
Africa
- 30 killed in ethnic clashes in Africa at the Mali-Burkina border
- Official says at least 30 people killed in ethnic clashes at Mali-Burkina Faso border
- Designers in 1st Soweto Fashion Week inspired by South African township's creativity, history
- ICC appeals judges reject Kenyan suspects' bid to end cases on post-election violence
Europe
- Glitz, glamor and celebrity bribes at the annual amfAR gala in the south of France
- European leaders fail to agree new steps to save Greece _ but markets may force their hand
- Fight erupts over language bill in Ukraine's tumultuous parliament
- UN climate talks deadlocked in Bonn as divisions between rich and poor nations reopen
National Security
- Timeline of raid in Somalia
- Senate panel wraps up $631 billion defense bill for next year, meets Obama budget request
- Lawmakers criticize Pentagon, contractor for billion-dollar billing dispute over food services
- House panel demands answers for alleged overbilling in Afghanistan
- U.S. uses Yemeni Web sites to counter al-Qaeda propagda
