A roof by any other name: Shakespeare’s church seeks funds for rotten roof over bard’s graveLONDON — Something is rotten in the city of Stratford-upon-Avon. Human rights group accuses Italy of violating rights of would-be migrantsROME — A human rights group on Monday accused Italy of forcibly returning would-be migrants to Libya, failing to screen them for possible asylum requests and exposing them to abuse in the North African country. French ex-prime minister Villepin on trial over alleged smear campaign targeting SarkozyPARIS — Former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin lashed out at French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday at the start of a slander trial involving alleged dirty tricks by top politicians and businessmen. British government lawyer: Military’s reputation stained by abuse of civilians in IraqLONDON — A British government lawyer acknowledged Monday that the reputation of the country’s military has been tarnished by the abuse of civilians in southern Iraq — actions that resulted in the death in custody of a hotel worker. Germany’s pro-business Free Democrats aim to get back into government amid economic crisisBERLIN — The traditional kingmaker of German politics — the Free Democrats — hope to return to government this weekend after 11 years in opposition, thanks to their popular pro-business line in a time of economic crisis. Uruguay defends itself at World Court against allegation of polluting river with pulp millTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Uruguay denied Argentina’s claims at the United Nations’ highest court that a pulp mill on a river separating the two countries is polluting the air and water, saying Monday it meets environmental protection standards. US chemist resigns post at Swiss tech institute over manipulated research resultsZURICH — Switzerland’s top technology institute says a U.S. chemist has resigned as head of research after scientific data were found to have been manipulated. Italy holds day of mourning, state funeral for soldiers killed in Afghanistan last weekROME — Italy held a state funeral Monday for six soldiers killed in Afghanistan, and teary-eyed relatives, officials and thousands of citizens saluted their flag-draped coffins and observed a national day of mourning. German teenager who stormed school armed with weapons awakes from comaANSBACH, Germany — A German teenager who wounded nine students and a teacher in a terrifying ax and arson attack on his school was motivated by a “hatred for humanity” and had been planning the rampage since April, officials said Monday. Archbishop of Canterbury urges protection for residents of Camp AshrafLONDON — The Archbishop of Canterbury said Sunday that the U.S. and Iraq must protect the residents of Camp Ashraf from violence and abuse. Oil company Trafigura agrees to settlement with victims of toxic waste case in Ivory CoastLONDON — Oil-trading company Trafigura said Sunday it has agreed to a settlement with people who claim they fell ill after a tanker dumped hundreds of tons of waste around the Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan. Italian sociologist who spent months in caves to study reactions to isolation dies at 56ROME — Italian sociologist Maurizio Montalbini, who spent months dwelling in caves to study how the mind and body cope with complete isolation, has died at 56. Medvedev says Israel promises it is not planning Iran strike; confirms Netanyahu visitMOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli officials have assured him that they are not planning a military strike on Iran. Hope and misery flourish in squalid French migrants’ camp to be razed by policeCALAIS, France — Hijrat Hotak’s parents sold the family home in Afghanistan, paying a smuggler $15,000 (€10,200.61) to help buy a bright future in Britain for their 15-year-old son. Trafigura agrees to settlement with victims of toxic waste case in Ivory CoastLONDON — Oil trading company Trafigura said Sunday it has agreed to a settlement with people who claim they fell ill after a tanker dumped hundreds of tons of waste around the Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan. Rivalry between President Sarkozy and ex-Premier Villepin at heart of French slander trialPARIS — Two men who reached the pinnacle of French politics after a career-long battle stand at the heart of a slander trial opening in Paris on Monday. Poisoning at group therapy session in Germany, 2 people die, doctor detainedBERLIN — Two people died and 10 others were hospitalized after being poisoned while taking part in a group therapy session in Berlin, German police said Sunday. One person is in critical condition in a coma. Swiss confirm officials visited Guantanamo camp to examine taking in inmates due for releaseBERN, Switzerland — The Swiss Justice Ministry says officials visited the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, last month to gather information on inmates the Alpine country is considering taking in when they are released. NY-bound Lufthansa flight turns back to Frankfurt after oil leak reportedFRANKFURT — A New York-bound Boeing 747 operated by German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG turned back in mid-flight Saturday after the pilot reported that one if the plane’s four engines was leaking oil. Russia says it won’t deploy missiles near Poland, criticizes Iranian president over remarksMOSCOW — Russia said Saturday it will scrap a plan to deploy missiles near Poland since Washington has dumped a planned missile shield in Eastern Europe. It also harshly criticized Iran’s president for new comments denying the Holocaust. Pope says bishops will discuss Middle East at special meeting in October 2010VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has announced a special meeting of bishops next year to discuss Middle East peace efforts and the role of the Catholic Church in the region. Hundreds of parachutists jump to commemorate World War II battle near Dutch city of ArnhemTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Hundreds of British, American and Dutch parachutists drifted out of blue skies over the central Netherlands on Saturday to mark the 65th anniversary of an ill-fated operation aimed at bringing a swift end to World War II. Organizers cancel Serbia gay pride march after authorities say they cannot guarantee safetyBELGRADE, Serbia — Organizers have canceled Serbia’s gay pride march after authorities said they could not guarantee protection for the event from extremist groups. Top Russian military official says negotiations under way on buying French helicopter carrierMOSCOW — Russia has been negotiating the possible purchase of a military ship built in France, a Russian deputy defense minister said Saturday. Danish soldier killed during patrol in southern AfghanistanCOPENHAGEN — A Danish soldier was killed and another injured after they came under fire during a patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Danish military said Saturday. Top Russian military official confirms plan scrapped to deploy missiles near PolandMOSCOW — Russia will scrap a plan to deploy missiles near Poland because the U.S. no longer wants to place a missile-defense system in Eastern Europe, a Russian deputy defense minister said Saturday. Al-Qaida losing strength with deaths of key operatives in Pakistan, Somalia and IndonesiaLONDON — Recent targeted attacks that killed militants in Somalia, Indonesia and Pakistan have chipped away at al-Qaida’s power base, sapping the terror network of key leaders and experienced operatives who train recruits and wage attacks. Analysis: US missile move gives Russia what it wants; will Kremlin offer anything in return?MOSCOW — The Kremlin got exactly what it wanted when the United States scrapped plans for missile defenses on Russia’s borders. Hard economic times have Spanish summons-servers delivering justice by busMADRID — Times are hard in much of Spain, but down south it’s getting serious: Court clerks are reduced to forgoing taxis and catching a bus when they have to serve a summons. Germany says al-Qaida posts new video threat ahead of election, security increasedBERLIN — Al-Qaida has posted a new video threatening Germany, highlighting an increased threat level ahead of national elections and prompting authorities to step up security, the Interior Ministry said Friday. |
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