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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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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Football star Seau's death likely suicide

OCEANSIDE, Calif., May 2 (UPI) -- Former football star Junior Seau died Wednesday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his beachfront home in Southern California, police said. Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy told reporters outside Seau's home the former San Diego Chargers linebacker had... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Kiev in decline, Tymoshenko daughter says

KIEV, Ukraine, May 2 (UPI) -- The daughter of jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko warned of Kiev's policies given the declining health of the opposition leader. Yulia Tymoshenko is serving a 7-year prison sentence after being convicted on charges she abused her authority when... Sign in to see full entry.

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