Wartime love between German and Pole survives heartache on both sides of Iron CurtainMIESZKOWICE, Poland — For five decades, she kept his picture in her wallet — a black-and-white snapshot of a handsome young Polish man with brooding eyes. A look at how conservatives are gaining in leading European countriesNotable examples of conservatives gaining political clout around Europe: Europe’s left flounders as conservatives co-opt the socialist agendaVIENNA — Pity Europe’s Socialists. It’s getting lonely on the left. Group of 7 finance ministers warns of fragile recovery and against complacencyISTANBUL — The world economy is growing again, but the recovery remains fragile, according to the finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich countries. Spanish government: Fishing boat held by Somali pirates seen by aircraft, 36-man crew is safeMADRID — A trawler hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean has been spotted by navy aircraft and the 36-man crew is safe, the Spanish government said Saturday. Afghan policeman patrolling with US troops opens fire, killing 2 Americans, official saysKABUL — An Afghan policeman on patrol with U.S. soldiers opened fire on the Americans, killing two of them before fleeing, officials said Saturday, raising questions about discipline in the ranks of the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents. Gordon Brown agrees to first televised election debate between Britain’s 3 political partiesLONDON — Prime Minister Gordon Brown has agreed to take part in Britain’s first televised election debate among party leaders. China’s XAC becomes majority owner of Austrian aviation supplier FACC AGVIENNA — China’s Xi’an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Ltd. has become the majority owner of Austrian aviation supplier FACC AG, the Austrian company said Saturday. Authorized book on Britain’s domestic spy service shows that MI5 kept file on Harold WilsonLONDON — A new book shows that Britain’s domestic spy agency kept a secret file on former Prime Minister Harold Wilson — a leader who had Eastern European contacts and who had long believed MI5 was bugging him. Archaeologists find new prehistoric site near Stonehenge in EnglandLONDON — Archaeologists have discovered a smaller prehistoric site near Britain’s famous circle of standing stones at Stonehenge. Reports: Berlusconi says he fears death toll from Sicily mudslides could rise to 50ROME — Rescue workers dug for a second day Saturday through piles of mud and debris as they searched for about 30 missing people from a mudslide that has killed at least 21 in Sicily. Archaeologists find new prehistoric site near StonehengeLONDON — Archaeologists have discovered a smaller prehistoric site near Britain’s famous circle of standing stones at Stonehenge. Germany marks 19th anniversary of reunification with parades, speechesBERLIN — Germany celebrated the anniversary of its reunification Saturday with festivals, concerts and parades across the country. Dublin officials: Early returns point to victory for EU’s reform treaty in Irish referendumDUBLIN — Ireland’s voters have embraced “a stronger, fairer and better Europe” by decisively backing the European Union’s long-delayed reform treaty, Prime Minister Brian Cowen declared Saturday as the final result was still being calculated. Ireland parties say voters likely to have approved EU’s reform treaty as ballot count beginsDUBLIN — Irish voters appear on course to approve the European Union reform treaty, political parties said Saturday as ballot-counting began. Analysis: Just a game? Olympics defeat could feed doubts about Obama on weightier subjectsWASHINGTON — OK, so it wasn’t health care, climate change or war. Still, President Barack Obama’s high-profile failure to win the Olympics for Chicago could feed negative narratives already nipping at his heels — that he’s a better talker than closer, more celebrity than statesman. Obama’s top energy adviser says no way Congress can pass climate change bill this yearWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top energy adviser says there is no way Congress will be able to pass a bill on climate change this year. Family of student from Cyprus killed by drunk driver sues NYC restaurant where drinks servedNEW YORK — The family of a graduate student from Cyprus who was killed by a drunken driver has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York City restaurant of serving the alcohol that fueled the crash. Dior goes noir, Margiela challenges and Lanvin gives women what they wantPARIS — While the ever-challenging Maison Martin Margiela dared women to covet a dress made from leather Village People chaps or a jacket modeled off an airplane floatation device, Lanvin gave the ladies what they really want, delivering a sublime collection of asymmetrical cocktail dresses as Paris’ spring-summer 2010 ready-to-wear displays moved into day three on Friday. Bottle with message tossed into sea in Massachusetts found 3,000 miles away in FranceROCKPORT, Mass. — A bottle with a message written by a woman who tossed it into the sea in 2003 off Cape Ann in Massachusetts was found 3,000 miles across the Atlantic off the coast of France. Michel and Daniele Onesime said they were going fishing last month from the port at St. Gilles Croix de Vie when they found the bottle in the water. Small bomb explodes near Greek PM’s campaign rally, no injuries reportedATHENS, Greece — A small bomb exploded on Friday at a campaign rally attended by Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and tens of thousands of his supporters, but caused no injuries, police said. Norway decorates WWII hero with highest military honor, reinstating medal last awarded in 1949OSLO — Norway on Friday awarded its highest military decoration for the first time in 60 years, posthumously honoring a soldier who was killed while helping the wartime government flee the country as German troops invaded in 1940. Obama’s press secretary says president is ‘disappointed’ Chicago missed getting 2016 OlympicsABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Barack Obama is “disappointed” Chicago missed getting the 20016 Olympic Games but doesn’t regret putting so much on the line to argue for it, his chief spokesman said Friday. Chicago goes down in stunning defeat, losing in first round of IOC votingCOPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. Stunned silence, sadness in Chicago as 2016 Olympics bid goes elsewhereCHICAGO — So much for Da Games. After shooting outside Washington, victim questions why Russia angle discounted by policeADELPHI, Md. — That night, he was returning home from the International Spy Museum, of all places. He had been meeting with, of all people, an old friend who once was a top officer in the KGB. Rivers of mud flood Sicilian city of Messina, at least 20 dead, dozens injuredROME — Rivers of mud unleashed by heavy rains overnight flooded parts of the Sicilian city of Messina, killing at least 20 people, sweeping away cars and collapsing buildings. Hundreds were driven from their homes. Obamas make personal appeal for Chicago’s Olympics bid, but are denied sucess in the votingCOPENHAGEN — Chicago’s early exit from finalist balloting for the 2016 Olympics was a personal setback for President Barack Obama and a painful defeat for America’s most prominent Midwestern city. British broadcasters write to politicians proposing US-style TV debates before electionLONDON — A coalition of broadcasters called Friday for pre-election debates between Britain’s top three politicians, putting pressure on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to face his challengers in an unprecedented U.S.-style television showdown. Rivers of mud flood Sicilian city of Messina, at least 17 dead, dozens injuredROME — Rivers of mud unleashed by heavy rains overnight flooded parts of the Sicilian city of Messina, leaving at least 17 people dead while sweeping away cars and collapsing buildings, officials and news reports said. |
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