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An abandoned child sits on February 15, 2012 in a bed in the Saint Ivan Rilski home for medical and social care for children during a visit of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representatives in Sofia. The practice of leaving children to the state's care due to poverty or a child's disability goes back to communist times and Bulgaria now has one of the highest rates of abandonment in the European Union, with some 6,730 children left to the care of state institutions.
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Of these, Denmark and Lithuania sent representatives to the New Delhi Sherpa Meeting. The four international Organizations are the UN, IAEA, Interpol and the European Union
This is another nail in the coffin for genetically modified foods in Europe ... This is a good day for consumers and farmers and opens the door for the European Union to shift Europe to greener and more publicly acceptable farming.
The Commission is determined to take any legal steps necessary to ensure that the compatibility with European Union legislation is maintainedMore quotes »
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Against tough odds, Sarkozy is seeking second term
failures" of his term.France's two-round presidential ballot in April and May is likely to have an impact throughout the European Union . Sarkozy has been closely involved in the fight to save the euro amid a sovereign debt crisis in the bloc that has affected 5:06 PM Read more »
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Cisco challenges Microsoft, Skype merger in EU
-- Networking company Cisco said Wednesday it is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion takeover of Skype at the European Union 's top court to ensure Microsoft won't block other video conferencing services.The European Commission , the EU's competition regulator, 1:45 PM Read more »
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Iran proclaims nuclear advances
pressure, state media reported Iran was taking steps to cut oil exports to six European countries in retaliation for new European Union sanctions, including a ban on Iranian oil.The semiofficial Mehr agency said that Iran has halted exports to France and the 12:44 PM Read more »
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Google bid for cellphone maker clears hurdle
the Internet on smartphones and tablet computers instead of desktop and laptop computers.In granting its approval, the European Union also raised concerns about Motorola's aggressive enforcement of its patents. EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said 11:19 AM Read more »
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New setback for Greece bailout as meeting canceled
redemption that it cannot pay.Tensions between Athens and other European capitals have hit new highs this week. Although the European Union is officially still warning of the far-reaching dangers of a disorderly default by Greece, some politicians have in Read more »
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Farming News: Third of Welsh farms to win big in CAP reform
EARLY modelling work indicates that 30% of farmers in Wales will gain 50% more in EU payments when the new area-based delivery system is in place. However, Welsh Government forecasts suggest that a significant number will lose at least 30% of their subsi 7:57 PM from The Daily Post Read more »
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Asian markets fall, Greek bailout delay dampens mood
TOKYO: Asian shares and the euro fell on Thursday, sharply reversing the previous day's rally as optimism was dashed by another delay in cementing a crucial bailout for stricken Greece, underscoring how far away Europe is from resolving its debt crisis. 7:35 PM from Economic Times Read more »
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FIFA to Probe $56 Million Soccer Player Trading Operation That Netted Hulk
Soccer’s ruling body FIFA will investigate an arrangement in which Brazilian players including the Porto striker known as “Hulk” are traded to European clubs via a Uruguayan team for which they never appear. Player agent Juan Figer arranges for Club Atle 7:33 PM from Bloomberg.com Read more »
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How Iran Nuclear Standoff Looks From Saudi Arabia: Mustafa Alani
The most likely victims of a nuclear armed Iran are not the U.S. or Israel, but the Gulf states -- countries that are engaged in intense competition with the regime in Tehran, but that lack the power to deter any threat or aggression with a nuclear-strik 7:28 PM from Bloomberg.com Read more »
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Understanding is key to supporting the Arab Spring
Reactions in Europe to the “Arab awakening” have veered too wildly between optimism and pessimism. As the initial euphoria gives way to the inevitable doubts, we need to stay the course and reaffirm our commitment to the emerging democracies. Our startin 7:27 PM from Lebanon Daily Star Read more »
