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25 min ago | The Guardian

Burke and Hare - murderers? Don't be so callous | Kevin McKenna

There has been a great deal of misunderstanding about Alice Cooper's controversial song I Love the Dead , the last track on his classic 1973 Billion Dollar Babies album.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Alice Cooper, World News, United Kingdom

4 hrs ago | Sky News

Briton Drowns In Rough Seas Off Italian Coast

Brian Kent, 46, is dragged under water off the coast of Sperlonga during a swim with his wife after a lunch with family.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Italy, Entertainment

Sat May 18, 2013

Sofia News Agency

Bulgarians Overwhelmingly Back Chief Prosecutor Tsatsarov

51% believe the prosecution acted without prejudice and political bias in probing and seizing the ballots - 86% of the supporters of the far-right nationalist Ataka party, 78% of those backing BSP , 58% of people who voted for smaller parties which did not pass the 4% threshold to win Parliamentary seats, 49% of GERB 's voters and about 33% of ... (more)

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Related Topix: Bulgaria, World News,

BBC News

Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts

About 100,000 protesters, led by trade unionists, have rallied in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government.

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Related Topix: Italy, Silvio Berlusconi

The Age

Nuns and nurses but no sex: Ruby trial

Karima el-Mahroug is escorted outside the Milan's Law court by two Carabinieri police officers after giving her testimony at the trial of three former Berlusconi aides accused with procuring her and other woman for prostitution.

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Related Topix: Italy, World News

The Miami Herald

Merkel and Francis talk about a 'strong' Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, made a quick trip to Rome Saturday for a private meeting with Pope Francis, focusing on how Europe's struggling economy should be at the service of the people.

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Related Topix: World News, Germany, Angela Merkel, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

Sofia News Agency

Bulgarian Politics: Unhappy Election and Inconclusive Result

"IN THE middle of the crisis, the head of state was left alone," complains Rosen Plevneliev , Bulgaria's president.

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Related Topix: Bulgaria, World News

Fri May 17, 2013

Mid Devon Star

'Ultra-luxury' liner that hosted Vladimir Putin party to dock in Falmouth today: PICTURE

The port welcomes the five-star rated ultra-luxurious cruise ship Silver Whisper today , as she makes Falmouth the first port of call on her 12-day Southampton to Copenhagen cruise.

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Related Topix: Vladimir Putin, World News, United Kingdom

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Germany: Mystery over Japanese chef's island death

In this May 13, 2013 file picture, persons pass the restaurant 'Nozawa', left, in Westerland on the German North Sea island of Sylt.

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Related Topix: World News, Germany,

WRAL.com

'The Audience' to be shown in NJ nursing home

A special audience will get to see Helen Mirren onstage next month in London in the play "The Audience" - some retired show business veterans in a New Jersey nursing home.

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Related Topix: Helen Mirren, Celebrities, Jersey, World News, Elizabeth Ii, Princess Diana, Englewood, NJ

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Czech, US cooperate in developing new reactors

The United States says it has completed a transfer of 75 kilograms of salt coolant material to the Czech Republic as part of cooperation between the two countries in developing new nuclear reactors.

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Related Topix: Czech Republic, World News, Department of Energy

CTV

Woman in Berlusconi sex scandal testifies about 'bunga bunga' parties

Karima El Mahroug is seen in the witness stand at left as she testifies for the first time in the trial of three Berlusconi aides charged with recruiting her and other women for prostitution, in Milan's courthouse, Italy, Friday, May 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: Sex Scandal, Italy, World News

Jerusalem Post

Hungarian PM's adviser to visit Jerusalem

Hungarian senior prime ministerial adviser Zsigmond Perenyi is set to arrive in Israel in late May for a series of meetings with Foreign Ministry officials on the issue of anti-Semitism in his country, At 100,000 members, Hungary has the largest Jewish community in Central Europe, and local Jews are worried over the rise of the far-right Jobbik ... (more)

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Related Topix: Hungary, World News, Israel, Middle East,

The Washington Post

UN: 1st group of 14 Iranian exiles from militant group moved from Iraq to Albania

The first exiles from an Iranian opposition group have moved to Albania from a camp near Baghdad as part of a relocation process, the United Nations said Thursday, a step toward defusing an explosive dispute left over from the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s and the U.S.-led ousting of the regime of Saddam Hussein.

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Related Topix: World News, Albania, Iraq, Middle East, Terrorism

Thu May 16, 2013

New Hampshire Public Radio -

No More Smuggling: Many Cured Italian Meats Coming To America

Various types of pancetta, bacon made from pork belly, on display in Turin, Italy.

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Related Topix: Italy, World News, Life, Food, Pork, Meat, Agriculture, Science,

Iol.co.za

Berlin, Paris not 'bosom' buddies - Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel may not have a "bosom friendship" with her French counterpart, she said on Thursday, but her working relationship with Francois Hollande was strong and crucial for Europe.

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Related Topix: World News, Germany, Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande, Luxembourg, Claude Juncker

The First Post

Economic benefits of HS2 are 'unclear' says Audit Office

GOVERNMENT claims that the HS2 high speed rail project will "rebalance" the British economy have been dealt a blow by a report that says the benefits to cities outside London are unclear.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom

KESQ-TV Palm Desert

Ancient water found in Canadian mine

You wouldn't want to shower in it, but researchers have discovered pockets of water in a deep reservoir in Canada that may be up to 2.64 billion years old.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News, United Kingdom

IcNetwork

Vince Cable to launch attack on eurosceptics after Commons referendum vote

Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable will blast advocates of EU withdrawal as "self-indulgent and reckless" a day after more than 100 Conservatives rocked the coalition by voting in support of a referendum.

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Related Topix: Conservatives (UK), World News, United Kingdom, Carmarthenshire County, Wales,

Wed May 15, 2013

Sofia News Agency

Bulgarians Await Election 'Winner' Long Overdue Appearance

Bulgaria's former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is pictured here on Tuesday passing by an idle stray dog after meeting farmers, but turning his back on journalists.

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Related Topix: Bulgaria, World News,