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Rights group says US, EU should cut funds to Palestinian security until probe of abuse claims
Associated PressJERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. and the European Union should cut off funds to Palestinian security services in the West Bank until the Palestinians investigate accusations of abuse against protesters, a human rights group said. Human Rights Watch said...Tags: Facebook, Gaza Strip, Crime, Law and Justice, Hamas, Social Issues
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Italy's PM Silvio Berlusconi says he is not worried by his prostitution trial
Associated PressROME (AP) — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has showed aplomb in the face of charges that could end his political career, saying he isn't worried about his impending prostitution trial or calls for his resignation. Wednesday's public comment...Tags: Russia, Parliament, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution, Silvio Berlusconi
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Palestinians say there will be a UN vote Friday on a resolution condemning Israeli settlements
Associated PressUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Palestinians said the U.N. Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution to condemn Israeli settlements, rejecting a compromise proposal by the United States as too little, too late. Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian U.N....Tags: Israeli Settlements, Peace Negotiations, Diplomacy, Politics, Israel
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Serbia calls on UN to authorize international probe into Kosovo organ trafficking allegations
Associated PressUNITED NATIONS (AP) — Serbia called on the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to authorize an international investigation into allegations that Kosovo rebels, led by the man who is now prime minister, trafficked in human organs before, during and...Tags: Organized Crime, Europe, Crime, Law and Justice, United Nations, Crimes
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Among the stories for Wednesday from The Associated Press: TOP STORIES BORDERS-BANKRUPTCY ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Bookseller Borders, which helped pioneer superstores that put countless mom-and-pop bookshops out of business, filed for bankruptcy...Tags: The Associated Press, Security, Barack Obama, Seoul (South Korea), Berkshire Hathaway Incorporated
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Icelandic parliament approves repayment of $5 billion to Britain, Netherlands
Associated PressREYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Icelandic lawmakers have approved the repayment of $5 billion to Britain and the Netherlands, potentially ending a long-running saga that caused political as well as financial friction between the three countries. The so-...Tags: Financial Markets, Economy, Business and Finance, Parliament, London (England), Crime, Law and Justice
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Albanian parliament lifts immunity of former PM accused of corruption, paves way for probe
Associated PressTIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian lawmakers voted Wednesday to lift the immunity of a former prime minister accused of corruption, paving the way for him to be investigated in a case that has triggered a severe political crisis. Parliament voted 128-...Tags: Europe, Elections, Parliament, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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More euro trouble brewing in Portugal, Ireland as continent's leaders delay decisions
Associated PressLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Political and economic danger signs flashing in Portugal and Ireland threaten to punch a hole in the European Union's attempts to contain a financial crisis that has gripped the continent for more than a year. Europe has...Tags: Big 3 Auto Bailout (2008), Dublin (Ireland), Ireland, Europe, Economy, Business and Finance
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ING says fourth quarter profit was $586 million, reversing losses thanks to banking arm
AP Business WriterAMSTERDAM (AP) — ING Groep NV, the bailed-out Dutch bank and insurer, says it returned to a net profit in the fourth quarter mostly due to strength at its banking arm, which enjoyed good margins and a significant drop in one-time charges. The...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, ING Group, Companies and Corporations, Amsterdam (Netherlands), ING Groep NV
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Tribal chief Josefa Iloilo, who as president aided 2006 military coup in Fiji, dies at age 91
SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Ratu Josefa Iloilo, a Fijian tribal chief who as president made crucial decisions backing the military takeover of the South Pacific country, has died at age 91. The government is honoring Iloilo with a full state funeral...Tags: Europe, Summits, Entertainment, Heads of State, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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British government says high earners won't be subject to annual immigration cap
Associated PressLONDON (AP) — High-earning non-European professionals will be exempt from an annual U.K. immigration cap, the British government said Tuesday. Home Office Minister Damian Green said bankers, lawyers and others earning more than 150,000 pounds ($...Tags: Europe, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, London (England), Politics
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Our take on: The good fight & Free trade with South Korea
The good fight Gov. Rick Scott's push to deep-six the database the Legislature approved in 2009 to help nix doctor shopping — whereby addicts stockpile narcotics by conning prescriptions from multiple doctors — is a head-scratcher. Now,...Tags: Substance Abuse, Rick Scott, Economic Organization, Trade Policy, South Korea
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