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Athens mayhem raises fears of Greek social explosion ATHENS - Greek political leaders say the nation must accept yet more punishing austerity or face a social explosion, but after a night of violence and destruction in Athens, some people fear this explosion may already be about to begin.
Feb 13 at 21:50 | Reuters
Syria launched 'indiscriminate attack' on civilians UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. human rights chief ratcheted up the pressure on the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, accusing it of launching an "indiscriminate attack" on civilians and of other grave human rights violations in its repression of pro-democracy protests.
Feb 13 at 21:24 | Reuters
Global markets rise after Greece austerity vote LONDON — Global markets rose on Monday after Greece's parliament approved a new set of austerity measures required by international lenders in exchange for a bailout that would save the country from bankruptcy next month.
Feb 13 at 20:41 | Associated Press
Relatives toss roses into sea near Italian ship GIGLIO, Italy — Tossing bouquets of red roses into the sea, the relatives of people still missing one month after the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster mourned in a private tribute Monday.
Feb 13 at 20:22 | Associated Press
Turkish police detain 170 in crackdown ANKARA, Turkey — Police on Monday thwarted at least two attacks by suspected Kurdish rebels and detained up to 170 people in a separate nationwide crackdown on alleged rebel supporters, officials and reports said.
Feb 13 at 19:58 | Associated Press
London Occupy's cathedral camp gets week's reprieve LONDON, Feb 13 - Dozens of protesters against economic inequality were effectively told they could remain camped outside London's landmark St Paul's Cathedral for another nine days while a judge decides whether to listen to their appeal against eviction.
Feb 13 at 19:46 | Reuters
Emergency food flown into stranded European towns BUCHAREST, Romania — Military planes and police helicopters flew in tons of emergency food to snowbound villages and ships in the Balkans on Monday, after blizzards so fierce that some people had to cut tunnels through 15 feet (4 meters) of snow to get out of their homes.
Feb 13 at 19:23 | Associated Press
Greece still to convince Europe over rescue deal ATHENS/BRUSSELS - Europe gave Greece until Wednesday to convince sceptical international creditors that it would stick to the punishing terms of a multi-billion-euro rescue package, endorsed by parliament as rioters torched downtown Athens.
Feb 13 at 18:27 | Reuters
Merkel: Greek debt program won't be changed BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has brushed aside suggestions that the harsh new program of austerity measures for Greece should be changed.
Feb 13 at 17:25 | Associated Press
Obstacles remain for Greek bailout deal BRUSSELS — Greece faces further hurdles and delays before it is to receive its second €130 billion ($171 billion) bailout in spite of its lawmakers voting through further austerity measures in the face of violent protests.
Feb 13 at 17:06 | Associated Press
Strong 5.8 quake shakes Costa Rican coast MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook the central and Pacific coastal regions of Costa Rica early Monday morning. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Feb 13 at 16:02 | Associated Press
Israel accuses Iran of bombings in India, Georgia JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister has accused Iran of being behind a pair of car bombings against Israeli diplomatic targets in India and Georgia.
Feb 13 at 15:38 | Associated Press
Japan nuclear watchdog OKs two reactor stress tests TOKYO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear safety watchdog on Monday approved initial stress tests on the first pair of dozens of idled reactors, an early step in efforts to rebuild public trust in atomic energy after the world's worst nuclear accident in 25 years.
Feb 13 at 15:08 | Reuters
Investigators seek answers to Houston's death LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston's life of glorious song and unnerving self-destruction apparently ended in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Grammy weekend, but it could be weeks before investigators know exactly why she died.
Feb 13 at 15:05 | Associated Press
At least your money can live like a millionaire's WASHINGTON (AP) — Movie super spies James Bond and Jason Bourne use them. So do real-life United States presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who says he pays his taxes, and untold numbers of Americans who don't. Swiss banks and their secretive counterparts around the globe may sound like the exclusive province of the wealthy, the mysterious or the shady, but anybody can legally open an offshore account.
Feb 13 at 13:59 | Associated Press