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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Europe

Giugliano in Campania Journal

In Southern Italy, Fake Euros That Even the Police Admire

Counterfeiting is a cottage industry in the Campania region, accounting for more than half of the 550,000 to 800,000 fake euro notes pulled from circulation annually by the central bank.

Tough Questions for Cameron on Ties to Murdoch

The widening scandal involving Murdoch media interests is seen as having potentially serious political repercussions for the Cameron government.

Libyan Defector Found Dead in Vienna

The body of a man who was Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s prime minister and oil minister in Libya before he defected last year was found in the Danube River on Sunday.

Nordic Countries Increasingly Attractive as Sites for Data Centers

While most centers continue to be located in the United States, Nordic countries are becoming attractive, with abundant green energy and low electricity costs in the region.

George Vujnovich is Dead at 96; Led War Rescue

Mr. Vujnovich planned and ran a World War II rescue mission that recovered 500 downed Allied airmen from German-occupied Yugoslavia.

From Business Day

Brain Drain Feared as German Jobs Lure Southern Europeans

The recruitment of young, skilled southern Europeans has led to concerns that Germany is gaining another economic advantage over financially ailing European Union countries.

On High-Speed Rails, a New Challenger in Italy

Europe’s first private operator of high-speed, domestic trains started running on Saturday, seeking to compete against state-run service with an emphasis on style.

U.S. Antitrust Move Has Google Fighting on Two Fronts

A potential case by the Federal Trade Commission, which hired a former prosecutor to lead its effort, could embolden European Union officials in their own antitrust investigation.

More News

TimesCast | Murdoch Apologizes

April 26, 2012 — During a second day of questions, Rupert Murdoch described an internal cover-up at The News of the World aimed at hiding the use of phone hacking.

TimesCast | Charles Taylor Convicted

Charles G. Taylor, the former president of Liberia and a once-powerful warlord, was convicted by an international tribunal for war crimes.

TimesCast | Rupert Murdoch Testifies

April 25, 2012 — In London, Rupert Murdoch played down his political influence on the British government during judicial hearings tied to the phone hacking scandal.

Giugliano in Campania Journal

In Southern Italy, Fake Euros That Even the Police Admire

Counterfeiting is a cottage industry in the Campania region, accounting for more than half of the 550,000 to 800,000 fake euro notes pulled from circulation annually by the central bank.

From Opinion
Room for Debate

In Europe, Now What?

Is this the end of austerity? What happens to Europe if the Germany-France alliance is broken?

From Opinion
Op-Ed Contributor

The Sun, the Moon and Walmart

Mexico’s greatest challenge is putting an end to long-ingrained corruption.

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