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Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria from Argentina, left, duels for the ball with Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas, right, during their Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011.

Barcelona Football Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Cesc Fàbregas

Sky Sports
Cesc - Messi deserves plaudits
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has heaped praise on team-mate Lionel Messi, saying the Argentine forward is a 'pleasure' to work with. The Ballon d'Or holder scored his 49th and 50th... (photo: AP / Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Spain's coach Vicente del Bosque, center, watches his players during a training session at Wembley Stadium in London, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Spain is to play England on Saturday in a friendly soccer match at Wembley Stadium.

Germany Holland Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Vicente del Bosque

France24
Spain's Del Bosque tips Holland, Germany for Euro 2012
AFP - Vicente Del Bosque believes the Netherlands and Germany will be Spain's biggest rivals when they defend their European Championship title this summer. Asked in... (photo: AP / Sang Tan)

Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola reacts during their friendly soccer match against Hajduk Split at Poljud stadium in Split, Croatia, Saturday, July 23, 2011. Barcelona and Hajduk played a friendly match to mark 100th anniversary of Split's club.

France24
Guardiola 'more important' to Barcelona: Messi
AFP - Barcelona star Lionel Messi insisted on Monday that coach Pep Guardiola is "more important" to the Catalan club than he is, a day after taking his tally for the season to a remarkable 50 goals.... (photo: AP / Darko Bandic)
Barcelona Photos Soccer Star Wikipedia: Josep Guardiola

Spanish Javier Clemente, newly-appointed Serbian national soccer team headcoach, gestures during Serbia's national soccer team training in Belgrade, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006. Serbia faces Azerbaijan and Poland next week in European Championship qualifiers. (bb2)

Goal
Javier Clemente: Messi is the best I have ever seen
The Sporting Gijon head coach was full of praise for the Argentine superstar, proclaiming him the world's greatest ever player after his two-goal showing on Sunday Bet: £5 £10 £20... (photo: AP / Srdjan Ilic)
Barcelona Football Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Javier Clemente

Croatia's head coach Slaven Bilic gestures during the group B match between Poland and Croatia in Klagenfurt

Goal
Croatia coach Bilic: Spain are firm favourites for Euro 2012
The eastern European trainer has admitted that the holders will be the team to beat this summer, but declared that it will not be easy for La Roja to defend their title... (photo: AP / Thanassis Stavrakis)
Croatia Photos Soccer Spain Wikipedia: Slaven Bilić

Goal
World Player of the Week: Lionel Messi - Barcelona
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Barcelona Football Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Lionel Messi

A floor trader walks at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

US News
US futures mixed; Europe nears final Greece deal
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock market futures are following most world markets lower as Europe prepares the final touches on a massive bailout for Greece, and China... (photo: AP / Kin Cheung)
Europe Greece Market Photos Wikipedia/Stock

Spanish national soccer team coach Vicente Del Bosque

Goal
Spain boss Del Bosque cautious ahead of Euro 2012
La Roja head coach is guarding against complacency before this summer's tournament in Ukraine and Poland, but admits that previous successes will not impact on his... (photo: AP / Mindaugas Kulbis)
Football Photos Soccer Spain Wikipedia: Vicente del Bosque

Goal
Barcelona director Zubizarreta: I do not see any similarities between Guardiola and Mourinho
The Catalans' executive has stated that the two coaches are nothing like each other, and added that there will not be any news about Pep's contract renewal this week Bet:... (photo: AP / Manu Fernandez)
Barcelona Photos Soccer Sport Wikipedia: Josep Guardiola

Politics

	Santorum, Romney split wins Richmond Times Dispatch
	Italy condemns UK over hostage bid The Independent
	Greek debt swap 'historic' but fears remain The Daily Telegraph Australia

Business & Finance

	World stocks fall, China trade highlights slowdown Springfield News-Sun
	World tourism in 2011 and 2012 TravelDailyNews
	Stocks may edge hgher Canberra Times

Sport

	Iniesta: Barcelona want to maintain current form until end of the season Goal
	Messi hits 50 for Barcelona, but it's a happy 100 for Mourinho as Real Madrid ... Goal
	European roundup-Man United top, Ronaldo, Messi score again The Guardian

Global Terrorism

	Gaza truce holds as Israel warns of Iran influence France24
	David Cameron and Barack Obama gifts set the seal on barbecue diplomacy The Daily Telegraph
	Peston accused of dying hair The Daily Telegraph

Society & Education

	Alexander McQueen's Neo-Futurism The Examiner
	Greek bond swap gains momentum as deadline nears Dayton Daily News

An eldery Japaneese man observes the area devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in the port town of Kesennuma, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, on Monday, April 11, 2011. Exactly a month ago today a massive earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan's northeastern coastal region.

Japan remembers horrific quake, tsunami

Outgoing CEO of EADS, the parent company of Airbus, Louis Gallois announces the 2011 full year results during a press conference in Paris, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Airbus Accuses China Of Blocking Sales Over EU Carbon Tax

Beyond the beaches: Mexico offers a wealth of cultural treasures

Beyond the beaches: Mexico offers a wealth of cultural treasures

Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival offers an eclectic mix Detroit Free Press
25 countries to get Apple's new iPad a week after US launch The Times of India
Launch of new iPad The Oklahoman
Bob McNally's Outdoors Outlook The Florida Times Union
25 countries to get iPad a week after US launch Zeenews
Disney Dream, part 5: Palo is an amazing dining experience The Examiner
Apple stores to open at 8 a.m. on Friday for 'new iPad' reta The Examiner
Cameron and Obama Show Unity on Afghanistan The New York Times
Obama and Cameron Present United Front on Afghanistan, Iran The New York Times
iPad Release: How To Get Apple's New Tablet On March 16 Huffington Post
NATO commander lauds Montenegro military progress The Guardian
25 countries to get Apple iPad on March 23 after Friday’s la The Washington Post
Why Would Anyone Want to Join the EU? Foreign Policy
One year on, Syria's Assad won't bow to uprising Canoe
Relief for Grant as Partizan stay six points clear The Guardian
Russian activists push back against crackdown The Washington Post
Apple stores to open at 8 a.m. Friday for sales of new iPads Chicago Tribune
Poland out of step with Europe on climate The News & Observer
Sephardic Film Festival at Cong. Mikveh Israel begins with ' The Examiner
New iPad: Apple stores to sell tablet from 8am on Friday Digital Spy

Ukraine's emergency services under pressure as winter bites

Ukraine's emergency services under pressure as winter bites

Romania´s foreign minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu answers questions during an interview with Associated Press in Athens, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Ungureanu said " I think we will offer the European Union a very interesting surprise, a positive surprise, in the year to come. We will become one of the economic tigers in Europe". (rks2)

Intelligence chief appointed Romania's new PM

Snow surrounds the ancient Colosseum, in Rome Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. A rare snowfall blanketed Rome forcing the closure of the Colosseum over fears tourists would slip on the icy ruins, and leaving buses struggling to climb the city's slushy hills.

Science behind the big freeze: is climate change bringing the Arctic to Europe?

New Romania PM mulls raising public wages The Guardian
Romania invests $97.5 mln to help Ford production Buffalo News
Steaua Bucharest planning to build all-Romanian team The Guardian
Pumas hit back against Romania Orange News
Romania president says energy sufficiency possible Kansas City Star
Broderick in 'Twilight' zone in Romania Irish Times
Romania: 2 dead, 6 wounded in hair salon shooting The Guardian
Romania Hopes To Become Energy-Sufficient After Discovery Of Business Insider
Romania president: Country can become energy-sufficient due Orlando Sentinel
Sundance Channel launches in Romania, expands in other Euro Screen Daily
AMC/Sundance Channel Signs Carriage Deals With Liberty in Be The Hollywood Reporter
Renewable Energy Investors Should Consider - Romania Business Insider
Serbia set for 'historic' leap into EU after Romania deal Jakarta Globe
Romania Off The Beaten Track Huffington Post
Netherlands oppose Romania, Bulgaria entry in Schengen Indian Express
Romania 1-1 Uruguay: Cavani strike helps Celeste equal recor Goal
Romania's Stancu salvages 1-1 draw with Uruguay The Guardian
Romania threatens Serb hopes for EU status Independent online (SA)
Ship sinks in Romania, 50 small boats float free as ice melt Star Tribune
Ship sinks in Romania, 50 small boats float free as ice melt The Washington Post

Women selling fashion beads and other jeweleries at an open-air market in Freetown.

The Microfinance Delusion

A319 Lufthansa Italia and A380 Lufthansa

Lufthansa adds routes to China to spur growth

Cruising for young(ish) people, by a first-timer

Cruising for young(ish) people, by a first-timer

'Missing': Adriano Giannini, Cliff Curtis and Nick Eversman Zap2it
Cruises: 10 of the best luxury cruise holidays The Daily Telegraph
SUNceBeat 3 Croatia tickets and listings Skiddle
Photo of the Day: Spring comes to Croatia Gadling
No Euro cruise for Spain, promises Croatia's Bilic The Guardian
Hypo Alpe hopes to avoid more state aid The Guardian
Events IMC
Balkan adventures and forgotten mosques The Miami Herald
Sunday, March 18 WPXI
Best cruise deals of the week The Daily Telegraph Australia
Eventos IMC
Croatia ratifies EU accession treaty The Guardian
Bosnian ex-warlord Abdic released after 10 yrs Khaleej Times
Croatia's lawmakers unanimously ratify EU accession treaty Star Tribune
On The Road: Not everyone in Split is enjoying the snow on t The Independent
Croatia’s lawmakers unanimously ratify EU accession treaty The Washington Post
Croatia parliament ratifies EU deal Belfast Telegraph
Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic to call it quits in April Knox News
Ex-Bosnian warlord released from prison STL Today
Ex-Bosnian warlord who fought fellow Muslims during Bosnia's Star Tribune

Serbia granted EU candidate status

Serbia granted EU candidate status

Serbian President Boris Tadic speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

EU grants Serbia candidate status

Brazil's Marcelo, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during a friendly soccer game against Mexico in Torreon, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011.

Brazil beat gallant Bosnia due to own goal in international

Nate Romanowski takes lead role in C.J. Box's 'Force of Natu The Examiner
Bosnia will ask for new IMF arrangement -PM The Guardian
Drought-Hit Balkans Struggle to Keep the Lights On Jakarta Globe
Drought-hit Balkans struggle to keep lights on Hartford Courant
hit Balkans struggle to keep lights on The Guardian
What happens to NATO after Afghanistan? Foreign Policy
Why Srebrenica? Foreign Policy
Ina Soltani brings the Gleam and glamour to Style Fashion We m&c;
Ina Soltani brings the glamour to Style Fashion Week L.A m&c;
The Unspoken Dangers of NATO Enlargement: America Threatens GlobalResearch
The Unspoken Dangers of NATO Enlargement: America Confronts GlobalResearch
Lord Powerscourt investigates a trio of murders in 'Death at The Examiner
Enhanced Militarization. Senator Lugar's "NATO Enlargement B GlobalResearch
Analysis: Syria safe havens? They failed in Bosnia STL Today
EU urges Bosnia to speed up work toward membership The Guardian
EU urges Bosnia to speed up work so it could apply for membe Star Tribune
Ex-Bosnian warlord who fought fellow Muslims during Bosnia’s The Washington Post
Ex-Bosnian warlord out of prison Belfast Telegraph
Class War in the USA Huffington Post
Interview With Ivica Puljic of Al Jazeera-Balkans Scoop

Chelsea fightback stuns Napoli in Champions League

Djokovic says close to replicating 2011 form

CLeague: Chelsea through to QF after stunning recovery

Djokovic, Federer win in 3 sets at Indian Wells The News & Observer
English Premier League chairman apologizes for rant | Soccer Seattle Times
The ICC finally gets a conviction Foreign Policy
Swimming updates: Blair Evans eclipses Stephanie Rice in 400 Canberra Times
The Sports Matrix: Thursday 15 March 2012 The Independent
Lampard unfazed by prospect of facing Real Madrid or Barcelo Goal
Di Matteo lauds Chelsea spirit Sky Sports
Di Matteo lauds spirit Sky Sports
Djokovic extended to three sets by Spain's Andujar in Califo CNN
Chelsea see off Napoli in extra time thriller; Real Madrid e CNN
Chelsea's old guard edge Napoli in extra time The Guardian
Dogged Chelsea overcome Napoli after extra time The Guardian
Ivanovic the hero as Chelsea fightback sinks Napoli Jakarta Globe
Chelsea’s veterans save the day Independent online (SA)
Chelsea 4-1 Napoli (Agg 5-4 after extra-time): Dramatic Ivan Goal
Djokovic rallies to reach quarterfinals; Azarenka wins 21st The Washington Post
Ivanovic the hero as Chelsea sink Napoli Jakarta Globe
Chelsea and Real Madrid advance in Champions League m&c;
Mourinho leads Madrid past CSKA Moscow in Champions League TSN Canada
Djokovic survives Andujar scare Sky Sports

uropean Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Viviane Reding addresses the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Monday, March 5, 2012. The European Union says companies are still too slow in promoting women into decision-making posts and that it could introduce mandatory quotas for women on corporate boards later this year.

Getting women to the top

Cigarette - Tobacco - Health

Smoking proves tough habit to kick

The back view of white Toyota.

Toyota Europe aims to increase sales and share

Not cutting enough in state budget: Letters to the Editor fo LA Daily News
World Cup Cross-country Finals Results Buffalo News
Weekend Time Schedule Buffalo News
Benjamín Escoriza The Guardian
Men's World Cup Downhill Results Buffalo News
Women's World Cup Downhill Results Buffalo News
Palermo's Ilicic denies suffering from second-season syndrom Goal
Vonn Takes World Cup Downhill For 12th Season Win National Public Radio
Lindsey Vonn takes World Cup downhill for 12th season win Boston Herald
Kroell, Vonn win World Cup downhill ski titles Taipei Times
Congo warlord Thomas Lubanga convicted of using child solide The Independent
New iPad: stores open at 8am on Friday TechRadar
Vonn wins final WCup downhill for 12th victory Newsvine
Champion Vonn wins downhill final race CBC
Apple's (AAPL) New iPad Available in 9 Additional Countries StreetInsider
Lindsey Vonn Wins Final World Cup Downhill National Public Radio
Overall champion Lindsey Vonn wins final World Cup downhill Star Tribune
Anderson gets deadline for Davis Cup tie against Slovenia Business Day
Coghlan and her team epitomise never-say-die spirit Irish Times
China's Wage Hikes Ripple Across Asia Wall Street Journal

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