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Convicted Lockerbie bomber buried in Libya
The only man convicted for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing was buried Monday with little fanfare near the Libyan capital with just under 100 family members ...
Fitch warns on top Cyprus banks
International ratings agency Fitch on Monday placed Cyprus' top three commercial banks on rating watch negative, meaning that they could be downgraded ...
Bus falls off cliff in Albania; 11 killed
Albanian authorities say a bus carrying university students fell off a cliff, killing 11 people and injuring 22 others. There was no immediate ...
EU gives Google 'weeks' to ease antitrust concerns
The European Union has given Google "a matter of weeks" to propose remedies to antitrust concerns arising from its alleged dominant position in the ...
Norwegian swimmers pay tribute to Dale Oen
Norwegian swimmers were moved to tears when late teammate Alex Dale Oen was remembered with a special tribute at the start of the European swimming ...
UK politician: Blair, Brown too close to Murdoch
One of the British Labour Party's most seasoned operatives said his party's leadership may have gotten too close to media tycoon Rupert Murdoch.
Stability key to Chelsea's future after Euro title
Now Chelsea's elusive wait for a first Champions League title is over, the club needs something Roman Abramovich's wealth can't guarantee: stability.
Iran's Kiarostami goes to Japan for latest film
Abbas Kiarostami has found inspiration far from home. The Iranian director's films are routinely banned in his country, whose Islamist government has ...
Gibb matriarch loses third son with Robin's death
Her sons were blessed with musical gifts that brought riches and fame. On Monday Barbara Gibb was living a parent's ultimate nightmare — preparing, ...
Nadal beats Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 to win Italian Open
Rafael Nadal showed Novak Djokovic he's still the man to beat on clay, defeating the top-ranked Serb 7-5, 6-3 Monday in a rain-delayed final to win ...
Policeman's widow: Punishment for IRA killers weak
The widow of a Northern Ireland policeman killed by Irish Republican Army die-hards condemned the length of prison sentences imposed Monday on his ...
Mancini downplays rumors he wants Ibrahimovic
Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has downplayed rumors he is interested in signing AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Mancini met with Milan ...
Biedermann, Hosszu claim gold to open swim Euros
World record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany and Katinka Hosszu of host Hungary claimed the first individual golds on the opening night of a ...
France's Hollande steals show in world stage debut
In his debut in international summitry, Francois Hollande has made a splash — and held his ground on some sharply defined positions. France's new ...
Cyprus president fears bank's exposure to Greece
The president of Cyprus says he does not think his country will ask for eurozone bailout funds to help the island's second-largest bank to ...
Georgia, Azerbaijan restore full monastery access
Pilgrims to one of former Soviet Georgia's most renowned monasteries, part of which lies in Azerbaijan, are again able to visit the entire complex ...
U S artist buys abandoned French hamlet at auction
An abandoned hamlet in central France will find a new life with a noted photographer from New York state who has bought the place — stables and all.
Olympic medal hopeful Kowalski injured in crash
Officials say that Poland's best hope for an Olympic medal in judo has been injured in a motorcycle accident and may have to skip the London Games.
England beats West Indies in 1st test by 5 wickets
A stand of 132 between Alastair Cook and Ian Bell steered England to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the first test at Lord's on Monday.
Bus falls off cliff in Albania, may carry students
Police say a bus believed to be carrying high school students has fallen off a cliff in Albania. There was no immediate information about how many ...
Visceral performances bring stardom for Tom Hardy
The allure of movie stardom is becoming evident to Tom Hardy. As he made his way down the glittering red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for the ...