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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Europe

Ecuador Grants Asylum to Assange, Defying Britain

British police officers arrest a protester in support of Julian Assange in front of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
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British police officers arrest a protester in support of Julian Assange in front of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.

Britain has made it clear that it will not allow Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, to go to Ecuador, so he is likely to stay in the country’s London embassy.

Ex-Aide to Cameron Appears in Court on Hacking Charges

Andy Coulson, the former communications director for Prime Minister David Cameron and a onetime tabloid editor, appeared in court with six other people on Thursday to face hacking charges.

Despite Alarm by U.S., Europe Lets Hezbollah Operate Openly

Washington and Jerusalem insist Hezbollah is a resurgent terrorist group with Iranian backing, but the European Union treats it as a Lebanese social and political movement.

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In Peugeot’s Troubles, a Test of Contradictory Campaign Promises for Hollande

Vows made by President François Hollande to spur economic growth and shrink a budget deficit in France have clashed as an iconic carmaker prepares to lay off thousands of workers.

‘I’m Staying in Rome’ Is New Theme for the Summer Vacation Season

Italy’s financial problems are taking a toll on seaside areas like Lido di Ostia, where summer usually brings hordes of vacationers.

Russian Mayor at Center of Protests Resigns

Officials said Vladimir Strelchenko’s resignation as mayor of a Moscow suburb was unrelated to attacks on critics, including a newspaper editor who was beaten nearly to death four years ago.

Casino Plan Runs Into Opposition in Spain

The legal troubles of the American casino mogul Sheldon G. Adelson in the United States and Macau are fueling opposition to his plans to build a casino and resort in Madrid or Barcelona.

Germans Reopen Investigation on Facebook Privacy

The data protection commissioner in Hamburg, Johannes Caspar, said the company was illegally compiling a photo database of users without their consent.

British Employment Defies Weak Economy

The number of people without jobs fell by 46,000. Analysis suggests most of the improvement was in London, where people were employed to prepare for the Olympic Games.

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A Green Light for Copenhagen’s Cyclists

A new initiative in Copenhagen aims at building miles of bicycle highways that offer cyclists a safer and faster way to commute.

The Retail Marathon

As London basks in the world’s spotlight, shop owners are profiting by selling tons of memorabilia tied to the Olympics.

Greece’s Porous Border, a Back Door to Europe

The 126-mile border between Turkey and Greece has become the entry point into Europe for the vast majority of illegal crossings, as the tide from the Middle East, South Asia and Africa continues to grow.

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