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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Merkel visits Greece amid tight security

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Greece rolled out the red carpet Tuesday for German Chancellor Angela Merkel who is making her first visit to Athens since the start of Europe's economic crisis. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was on hand at Athens International Airport to greet the German leader when... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Libya without prime minister again

TRIPOLI, Libya, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Libya's rule was in the hands of factious lawmakers Monday after they ousted the newly elected prime minister following their rejection of his proposed Cabinet. "There was pressure on me -- people wanted ministers from their regions," said Mustafa Abushagur, alleging... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Venezuelan presidential election begins

CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Polling stations opened Sunday morning in Venezuela for a presidential election pitting 14-year incumbent Hugo Chavez against challenger Henrique Capriles. Various polls in recent days predicted victory for the socialist Chavez, yet none could discount Capriles, a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Panetta: Karzai should thank NATO troops

LIMA, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said Afghan President Hamid Karzai should thank allied forces "for the sacrifices" they make instead of criticizing them. Panetta's comments Friday came after Karzai said the United States is not doing enough to fight terror in neighboring... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Vigil held for missing Lisa Irwin

NORTHLAND, Mo., Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The parents of 11-month-old Lisa Irwin, who disappeared a year ago from her Missouri home, say they have not given up hope that she will return home. Deborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin held a candlelight prayer vigil outside their home Wednesday night, attended by... Sign in to see full entry.

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