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Border betwen Romania and Moldova — 04 May 2008, 03:22 CET

Border betwen Romania and Moldova

Pseudo Ethnic term — 02 December 2007, 08:22 CET

Pseudo Ethnic term

Pseudo Ethnic Term — 01 December 2007, 22:31 CET

Pseudo Ethnic Term

Pseudo Ethnic Term — 26 November 2007, 04:50 CET

Pseudo Ethnic Term

Pseudo-Ethnic Term — 24 November 2007, 22:05 CET

Pseudo-Ethnic Term

Pseudo-Ethnic Term — 22 November 2007, 06:16 CET

Pseudo-Ethnic Term

Muslims — 22 November 2007, 05:22 CET

Muslims

European business chief urges Japan to deregulate — 14 November 2007, 18:27 CET

An association of European businesses in Japan called Wednesday on Tokyo to keep up deregulation, saying that the world's second largest economy must not suffer from "reform fatigue."

EU hesitant about cutting aid to Pakistan — 14 November 2007, 17:02 CET

The European Union urged caution about cutting off aid to Pakistan on Wednesday while stepping up calls for President Pervez Musharraf to lift emergency rule.

Lavrov urges direct Serbia-Kosovo talks and no time limits — 14 November 2007, 16:52 CET

The international community should allow Serbia and Kosovo to reach a solution on the Serbian province's status by themselves without setting a date for an end to negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said here Wednesday.

European business chief urges Japan to deregulate — 14 November 2007, 16:52 CET

An association of European businesses in Japan called Wednesday on Tokyo to keep up deregulation, saying that the world's second largest economy must not suffer from "reform fatigue."

One dead in blast near Tajik presidential palace — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

A strong blast shook a conference centre near Tajikistan's presidential palace on Wednesday killing a security guard and scattering debris, just as a European Union-run conference was due to start.

Georgia jeopardising fair election: EU — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

The European Union on Wednesday said that the longer Georgia maintains a state of emergency, the harder it will be for a snap presidential poll in January to secure international approval.

Irish FM to visit Sudan, Chad for Darfur talks — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern begins a visit to Chad and Sudan Wednesday ahead of the deployment of Irish troops in the region, his office said.

Berlin blasts EU telecoms overhaul plan — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

A European Commission proposal to overhaul telecommunications controls drew rebuttals Wednesday from German specialists who believe the measures would lead to excessive regulation.

EU gives Romania Dec 16 deadline to address farm aid concerns — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

The European Commission has given Romania until December 16 to resolve outstanding concerns about its agricultural subsidies system, or face losing millions of euros in farm aid.

EU clamps down on Internet air ticket sellers — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

The European Commission announced a crackdown Wednesday on airline ticket selling Internet sites after a probe found that hundreds of them were guilty of unfair practices or misleading advertising.

Bulgaria to challenge EU ruling on cutting carbon emissions — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

Bulgaria wants to renegotiate its 2008-2012 carbon dioxide emissions quota set by the European Commission and may challenge it in court, Environment Minister Dzhevdet Chakarov said Wednesday.

European growth rebounds despite growing headwinds — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

European economic growth rebounded in the third quarter despite financial market swings and the record strength of the euro and oil prices, an official EU estimate released on Wednesday showed.

EU launches antitrust probe into Google's DoubleClick deal — 14 November 2007, 16:51 CET

EU antitrust regulators launched on Tuesday an in-depth investigation into Google's takeover of the online advertising firm DoubleClick over concerns the deal could threaten competition.

EU far-right bloc collapses as Romanians withdraw, — 14 November 2007, 16:50 CET

Less than a year after it formed, the extreme right faction in the European Parliament fell apart Wednesday, torn asunder by a rift with its roots in the expulsion of Romanians from Italy.

Eurozone growth rebounds 0.7 percent in third quarter — 14 November 2007, 16:50 CET

European economic growth rebounded in the third quarter despite financial market swings and the record strength of the euro and oil prices, an official EU estimate said Wednesday.

Hundreds more animals culled in Cyprus foot and mouth outbreak — 14 November 2007, 16:50 CET

Cyprus veterinary authorities on Wednesday began culling 1,500 more sheep as part of effort to contain the island's first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in more than 40 years.

EU gives Romania Dec 16 deadline to address farm aid concerns — 14 November 2007, 13:47 CET

The European Commission has given Romania until December 16 to resolve outstanding concerns about its agricultural subsidies system, or face losing millions of euros in farm aid.

One dead in blast near Tajik presidential palace — 14 November 2007, 11:47 CET

A strong blast shook a conference centre near Tajikistan's presidential palace on Wednesday killing a security guard and scattering debris, just as a European Union-run conference was due to start.