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Spain's Minister of Economy and Competitiveness Luis de Guindos attends a press conference in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, July 16, 2012. Spain has announced a 65 billion euro austerity package that includes tax hikes and spending cuts a day after winning approval from euro zone partners for a huge bailout of Spain’s banks.

Economy Finance Madrid Photos Wikipedia: Luis de Guindos

Independent online (SA)
Spain economy close to levelling off
Madrid - Spain's economy all but emerged from a two-year slump in the second quarter but its recovery looks fragile at best, given weak consumer demand and a simmering political scandal at home and... (photo: AP / Manu Fernandez)

Banco de Santander

Banking Business Finance Photos Wikipedia: Santander Group

US News
Spain Santander's profits up on lower provisions
Comment () Tweet MADRID (AP) — Spain's Banco Santander SA says net profit for the second quarter jumped to 1.1 billion euros ($1.45 billion) from 123 million euros for the same period last year... (photo: Creative Commons / fernand0)

People mourn their loved ones amongst the coffins of some of the victims of Sunday's bus crash prior to the start of their funeral service, in Pozzuoli, near Naples, southern Italy, Tuesday, July 30, 2013.

BBC News
Italy bus crash: Mass funeral held near Pozzuoli
A mass funeral is being held near the southern Italian town of Pozzuoli for the 38 victims of Sunday's bus crash. Prime Minister Enrico Letta is among the dignitaries assembled for the event,... (photo: AP / Salvatore Laporta)
Accident Italy Photos Transport Wikipedia: Transport in Italy

File - Former Italian Premier and leader of the center-right coalition Silvio Berlusconi addresses a rally in Rome, Saturday, March 23, 2013.

US News
Berlusconi's political fate in hands of high court
Comment () Tweet ROME (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi's political fate is in the hands of Italy's highest court, which is preparing to hear arguments in the former premier's fraud conviction.... (photo: AP / Andrew Medichini)
Court Photos Politics Rome Wikipedia: Silvio Berlusconi

Lionel Messi walks after attending an F.C. Barcelona training session in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Messi, one of the world's highest-paid sportsmen, and his father Jorge have been ordered by a Spanish court to appear before a judge in September over allegations that they defrauded the Spanish tax office.

Goal
Messi reveals highs and lows en route to Goal 50
The Goal 50 winner discusses a difficult but record-breaking campaign and his aspirations ahead of the new term EXCLUSIVE By Ben Hayward and Pilar Suarez It was a season... (photo: AP / Lionel Messi)
Barcelona Photos Sports Sportstars Wikipedia: Lionel Messi

FC Barcelona's Neymar, from Brazil, attends a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in San Joan Despi, Spain, Monday July 29, 2013.

Goal
Neymar set to make Barcelona bow on Tuesday
The 21-year-old has been named in the squad for the friendly in Poland and is likely to make his debut for the Spanish giants Neymar is set to make his Barcelona debut on... (photo: AP / Manu Fernandez)
Barcelona Football Photos Sportstars Wikipedia: Neymar

Russia's Italian head coach Fabio Capello is seen after the friendly soccer match between Russia and United States, in Krasnodar, Russia, on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. The match ended a 2-2 draw.

Goal
Capello: Spain have been found out
The 67-year-old believes la Roja's reign has come to an end, while sharing his thoughts on the future of the beautiful game Fabio Capello says Spain have been found out... (photo: AP / Ignat Kozlov)
Photos Russia Spain Sports Wikipedia: Fabio Capello

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes reacts after a missed chance during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Goal
Valdes craves Champions League crown before Barcelona exit
The Blaugrana shot-stopper is hoping he will be a European champion when he leaves Camp Nou next summer and welcomed Gerardo Martino's arrival Barcelona goalkeeper Victor... (photo: AP / Emilio Morenatti)
Barcelona League Photos Sportstars Wikipedia: Víctor Valdés

Pope Francis greets Italian Police and Carabinieri paramilitary police officers after landing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at Ciampino's military airport, on the outskirts of Rome, Monday, July 29, 2013. The pontiff returned after a week in Brazil. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

The Los Angeles Times
Pope Francis' trip to Brazil seen as a roaring success
RIO DE JANEIRO — He kissed seemingly countless babies hoisted to his popemobile. He exchanged white beanies with people in the crowds and caught the soccer jerseys,... (photo: AP / Riccardo De Luca)
Brazil Catholic Photos Pope Wikipedia: Pope Francis

Politics

	36 dead in Italy tour bus plunge Belfast Telegraph
	Emerging From Darkness, the Edward Snowden Story Al Jazeera
	Outrage In Italy After Black Minister Endures Racist 'Banana Attack' Business Insider

Business & Finance

	Holiday season: useful tips for a worry-free summer (European Commission) noodls
	Italian police swoop on Mafia in Rome France24
	Portuguese govt to stay in power for crisis China Daily

Sport

	Lionel Messi wins Goal 50 Goal
	Suarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid makes more sense than Arsenal, says Owen Goal
	Manchester United target Fabregas set for talks to clarify Barcelona future Goal

Global Terrorism

	US, Pak ease ties; Kerry hints drones could end Austin American Statesman
	Terrorist activities in hinterland continue to remain a threat: Shinde Newstrack India
	Egypt’s government orders break up of pro-Morsi rallies Foreign Policy

Society & Education

	Mali votes for the future Al Jazeera
	EU poised to blacklist military wing of Hezbollah Swissinfo

Queens Park Rangers' Jose Bosingwa plays against Chelsea during their English Premier League soccer match at Loftus Road stadium, London, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Bosingwa leaves QPR by mutual consent

Masked men demonstrate as some thousands of supporters demonstrate waving various PKK flags and images of jailed Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan, in the poster, in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir, Turkey, Thursday, March 21, 2013. Ocalan called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and for thousands of his fighters to withdraw from Turkish territory, a major step toward ending the fighting for self-rule for Kurds in southeastern Turkey, one of the world's bloodiest insurgencies lasting nearly 30-years and costing tens of thousands of lives. The banner reads: " Freedom."

Lawyers in Turkey seek retrial for Kurdish rebel leader Ocalan

Syrian children, who fled their home with their families in Hama due to government airstrikes, stand next to their tent at a camp for displaced Syrians in the village of Atmeh, Syria, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.

All we can do for Syria now is donate to the relief effort

8 Classic Tourist Photos You Just Have To Take Huffington Post
Obama holds phone calls with Palestinians' Abbas, Israel's N Swissinfo
MOTOR RACING-Russia misses deadline for Grand Prix applicati The Guardian
Moroccans to protest royal pardon for Spanish paedophile Swissinfo
Italy's top court upholds Berlusconi prison sentence Swissinfo
Russian Bolshoi acid attack victim may return to work next m Swissinfo
Climate change may increase violence, study shows CNN
Russia says 'gay propaganda' ban stands for Sochi games Swissinfo
Kerry says hopes Pakistan drone strikes to end soon Swissinfo
Courts finally catch up with Berlusconi Swissinfo
The Queen and Wintex 1983: How not to lift morale at a time The Daily Telegraph
Cleveland kidnapper gets life in prison after emotional hear Swissinfo
Manning leaks caused diplomatic 'horror and disbelief' - tes Swissinfo
Russia grants Snowden a year's asylum, summit in doubt Swissinfo
Italy's top court confirms Berlusconi prison sentence Swissinfo
Greek Musician Blacks Up For Stevie Wonder Impression [Video The Inquisitr
Yacht Charter Itinerary; Nassau to Nassau - Bahamas The Examiner
Black Italy minister pulls out of debate amid racial insults Swissinfo
Russian race under threat Orange News
Cleveland kidnapper Castro gets life in prison Swissinfo

China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

China's Li Na defeats Simona Halep of Romania in second round at Wimbledon

Romanian President Traian Basescu arrives for an EU summit in Brussels on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. France and Germany have had more than their share of difference over the past few months, but this week at long last the two countries were able to find a compromise that allowed the European Union to realize a deal on a banking union.

Romania's president tolerant towards same-sex marriage

Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan competes against Alize Cornet of France during the Day 2 of qualifying rounds of the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 20, 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida - USA.

Hsieh, Niculescu lose in 2nd round at Strasbourg

Video: Helicopter crash in Romania kills five people The Independent
Romania reaches 4 billion euro agreement with IMF NZ Herald
IMF revises up Romania's economic growth forecast to 2 pct f Xinhua
Tottenham react to Jan Vertonghen injury by increasing inter The Independent
Steaua Bucharest beat Dinamo Tbilisi Newstrack India
Romania cuts bread VAT from 24 to 9 pct CNTV
Global Showbiz Briefs: Romania’s Oscar Entry, Michelle Ryan IMDb
The foreign Oscar race officially kicks off, as Romania ente IMDb
Romania recovers ancient gold coins, jewels France24
Reported Tottenham signing Vlad Chiriches will adapt to the Goal
Romania: Communist jail guard accused of deaths Chicago Sun-Times
Romania helicopter crash: Bystanders pull woman from lake BBC News
>Romania: Communist jail guard accused of deaths Seattle Post
Best Foreign Language Oscar: Romania Nominates 'Child's Pose IMDb
Romania: Church offers prayer service for safe drivers BBC News
Romania helicopter crash kills 5 people CNTV
UPDATE 1-Romania - Factors to watch on July 30 Reuters
Five die in helicopter crash in Romania Zeenews
Ion Mihai Pacepa: Hero to the West (and Romania) WorldNetDaily
5 die in helicopter crash in Romania Herald Tribune

The punt rollers at "Mesopotamia" on the Cher well. Except in the immediate vicinity of Magdalen Bridge, punting in Oxford is a surprisingly quiet and rural experience.

Mesopotamia exhibition at ROM, Toronto, highlights treasures from ancient Iraq (Video)

1/1/2012, New Year, Fireworks in KLCC, Malaysia.

Festivals & events, July 12, 2013, and beyond

A street scene is reflected in the window of a library with an EU flag on display in downtown Zagreb, Croatia, Sunday, June 30, 2013.

Croatia Joins European Union As 28th Member

Croatia Countdown: Reggae’s DJ-Tastemaker David Rodigan Talk Vibe Magazine
Returning Hingis ready for Act III of her career The Hindu
Croatia's Dubrovnik approves controversial golf project France24
Drop Institute Presents D.O.D, Gavin Herlihy, Nick Ashworth Skiddle
Dinamo Zagreb fined following racist chants Goal
Croatia's Dinamo fined for racist chants by fans The Guardian
UEFA punishes Dinamo Zagreb for fans' racist abuse Boston Herald
Zagreb forced to close stand for Champions League clash The Times of India
Tennis to face tough doping questions Independent online (SA)
The latest news from the USOC - July 30 The News & Observer
Wanted: a new Hamilton Asia Times
Greece: Escape reality NZ Herald
Simon Says: sterling pays off on trip to Croatia London Evening Standard
Robredo claims his 12th career title in Croatia Stuff
Robredo routs Fognini to win Croatia Open Boston Herald
Case study shows packing light for a holiday is the way to g South China Morning Post
Robredo wins Croatia Open, ends Fognini win streak The Times of India
>Robredo routs Fognini to win Croatia Open Seattle Post
Tommy Robredo wins Croatia Open for 12th career title, routi The Washington Post
ATP World Tour Vegeta Croatia Open Results The Wichita Eagle

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic enters the courtroom of the U.N.'s Yugoslav war crimes tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009.

Five years after arrest, Karadzic shows no remorse for Bosnia crimes

Over six-hundred coffins lie displayed at the Potocari memorial cemetery near Srebrenica, some 160 kilometers east of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Remembering Srebrenica

A woman mourns beside the coffin of her relative at the Potocari memorial complex near Srebrenica, some 160 kilometers east of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

18th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

Sarajevo film festival faces deep spending cuts Baltimore Sun
Tuesday, August 6 Springfield News-Sun
Vt. man accused of Bosnia war crimes ordered held The News & Observer
US man accused of Bosnia war crimes ordered held NZ Herald
>Vt. man accused of Bosnia war crimes ordered held Seattle Post
Back to the Balkans NZ Herald
Kosovo: Back to the Balkans on the long road to peace The Independent
US Charges Bosnian Muslim Immigrant With Lying About War Cri Voa News
Bosnian in Vt. accused of lying about war crimes Ohio
Bosnian in Vt. accused of lying about war crimes pleads not Asbury Park Press
Bosnian in US accused of lying about war crimes Austin American Statesman
>Bosnian in Vt. accused of lying about war crimes Seattle Post
Bosnian in Vt. charged with lying to immigration officials b The Washington Post
'Justice Is Slow But Reachable': Commemoration Held Near UN Huffington Post
Bosnia lawmakers end power struggle over judges Baltimore Sun
Ref charged in Bosnia sent home from U19 champs The Wichita Eagle
The Importance of Traveling Huffington Post
Serb-Muslim couple brave ethnic divide in Bosnia France24
Bulgarian protesters lay siege to parliament in Sofia The Guardian
Who Needs Spanish? Or Why Mexicans Should All Die From Torna Jezebel

El Gobierno dominicano entrega 59.000 dólares para el Gran Premio Mundial Voleibol

FINA World Championships Results

Top tennis players defend anti-doping fight

8-8 (13-14). Iñaki Aguilar lleva a España a luchar por el qu U~T San Diego
SVOTS inaugural public lecture to honor the late Fr. Meyendo noodls
Hingis marks her doubles return with victory The Himalayan
World-renowned Radiologists Johnson and Margulis Honored at noodls
MUNDORO ANNOUNCES AGM AND FILES MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCU noodls
Mashego swop or no deal – Marques Independent online (SA)
Yailin Alfaro’s photography seeks reality Granma Internacional
Hard-up Serbia ignores the sex scandals NZ Herald
Players defend system Deccan Herald
I thank my mother to give me a chance to play volleyball, sa noodls
Serbia jump high to take over Greece for a quarterfinal bert noodls
World Grand Prix gets under way on August 2 with 20 teams in noodls
"We don't want to stop at this stage," says Serbian coach (F noodls
Pestaño: All about Elo ratings Sun Star
Azarenka: It's good to be back Sporting Life
Azarenka, Ivanovic win in Carlsbad Taipei Times
The Mini Estadi to host Colombia - Serbia friendly on August noodls
Angolan Firm Wins Serbia World Cup Publicity Rights All Africa
Great Comeback Cities For Travel Gadling
Players defend drug testing system and updates after Serbian Canberra Times

Pope Francis gestures as he delivers his Angelus prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, March 17, 2013.

Pope sacks top Slovenian clergy over financial scandal

Tourists return to Greece's summer resorts

Tourists return to Greece's summer resorts

men slaughter cows

Livestock slaughter in slaughterhouses, Slovenia, May 2013 - provisional data (Statistical Office of The Republic of Slovenia)

Warsaw stops to honor 1944 anti-Nazi uprising Stars and Stripes
Celtic earn late win; Fenerbahce capitalise on lifeline The Himalayan
Tour de Pologne Results The Tribune San Luis Obispo
California school yoga program gets $1.4m grant LA Daily News
'The Smurfs 2' looks overseas for more green The Los Angeles Times
Ukraine Divided Over WWII Legacy The New York Times
Bulgaria's 'middle class revolution' Stuff
FAQs China Daily
Commons spares Celtic's blushes at the death Stuff
Celtic earn late win, Fenerbahce capitalise on lifeline The Guardian
European Champions League Glance The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Shamed IMF boss Strauss-Kahn may return as Serbia’s financia The Independent
Catholic leaders in Slovenia resign over finances BBC News
Odds difficult vs �?quality coaches’ — Chot The Daily Tribune
Pot Growers Alarm California Farmers Wall Street Journal
Archbishops in Slovenia resign over finances Boston Herald
>Archbishops in Slovenia resign over finances Seattle Post
Top Catholic Church dignitaries in Slovenia resign over fina The Washington Post
Meet Tottenham target Vlad Chiriches: the Vertonghen clone t Goal
200 foreign reporters to cover endorsement, inauguration of Irna

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