archive 23·08·2009

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Afghan challenger claims election “widely rigged”
In Afghanistan the counting of votes continues amidst accusations that the election has been… 23/08/09 19:15 CET
Baltic Way protest remembered
A ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Baltic Way protest has been taking place in… 23/08/09 19:14 CET
Israel want Swedish apology over “organ trade”
A diplomatic row has erupted between Sweden and Israel over an allegedly anti-semitic newspaper… 23/08/09 18:45 CET
Athens fire rekindles tragic memories
The Athens fire has brought back memories in Greece of two summers ago, when a 10-day inferno… 23/08/09 18:44 CET
Wildfire threatens at the gates of Athens
Wildfires in Greece have left dozens of houses completely torched in the suburbs of Athens… 23/08/09 18:43 CET
Italy searches for super lotto winner
There is one question most of Italy is asking today, who is the man who won Europe’s biggest ever… 23/08/09 13:51 CET
Happy holidays, Mr. President
America’s first family is getting to ready for its first presidential vacation, which starts on… 23/08/09 13:37 CET
Venezuelans protest over schools law
Protests over a controversial new education law have sparked violence on the streets of the… 23/08/09 13:36 CET
A sign of better ties between the two Koreas
The South Korean president has met with two North Korean officials for the first time since taking… 23/08/09 13:35 CET
Athens at risk of Greek wildfires
Wildfires in Greece have reached the suburbs of Athens. The flames have been spreading steadily… 23/08/09 13:35 CET
Greek wildfires reach Athens
Wildfires raging out of control in Greece have now reached the outskirts of Athens itself. More… 23/08/09 09:24 CET
Baltic states commemorate independence drive
The three Baltic states have launched events to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the start of… 23/08/09 09:23 CET
Bribes scandal hits German universities
Germany’s famed reputation for educational excellence has been hit by a scandal over degrees for… 23/08/09 09:22 CET
Tuscan village celebrates record lottery win
A small village in Tuscany is celebrating one of its number becoming a multi-millionaire. Bagnone… 23/08/09 03:43 CET