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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

N.C. gay-marriage ban prompts cheers, ire

RALEIGH, N.C., May 9 (UPI) -- North Carolina's overwhelming approval of a constitutional amendment declaring marriage solely between a man and a woman brought outrage on both sides. A supporter of the amendment in Cabarrus County, about 20 miles northeast of Charlotte, showed himself in a YouTube... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Netanyahu strikes deal with Kadima Party

JERUSALEM, May 8 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the head of the opposition Kadima Party said they've agreed to form a unity government. The deal, struck in Jerusalem overnight, will form the largest legislative coalition in the country's history, The Jerusalem Post reported... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Greece's direction murky after elections

ATHENS, Greece, May 6 (UPI) -- Greeks split their votes among several parties in Sunday's parliamentary elections, leaving it uncertain who will guide the country to financial recovery. The Athens newspaper Ekatherimerini reported that with seven parties winning seats in Parliament, the center-right... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Election day in financially hurting Greece

ATHENS, Greece, May 6 (UPI) -- Greek voters went to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament to guide the country through years of recovery from a precarious financial position. There were 32 parties running for the 300 seats parliamentary seats, although the frontrunners were seen to be the current... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Violence predicted in Kosovo during election

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 4 (UPI) -- A Serbian military official says violence may break out in Kosovo as Serbia goes to the polls Sunday. Residents of Kosovo are allowed to vote in Serbian presidential and parliamentary elections; however, Serbian Military Intelligence Agency Director Dragan... Sign in to see full entry.

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