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US museum finds Bismarck recording

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:53:00 +0000

For the first time, 21st-century audiences are able to hear the voice of Otto von Bismarck, one of the 19th century's most important figures.

Pay cuts row delays vital debt deal

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:43:03 +0000

Greek debt talks vital to avoiding bankruptcy are at "a satisfactory level of agreement" but are being held up by a disagreement over drastic workplace reforms, a senior official said.

Snow chaos paralyses eastern Europe

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:28:02 +0000

Bosnia's government has declared a state of emergency after the capital Sarajevo was paralysed by snow, while in Rome residents saw the Italian capital's biggest snowfall in 26 years, which shut down the Colosseum.

Bloc to discuss Falklands dispute

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:08:04 +0000

South American leaders will discuss Argentina's long-running dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has said.

Romney leads in Nevada caucuses

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:53:02 +0000

Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has jumped to a strong lead in the Nevada caucuses, reaching for a second straight campaign victory over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.

Russia and China block Syria action

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:53:00 +0000

The United Nations Security Council has failed again to take decisive action to stop the escalating violence in Syria as Russia and China blocked a resolution backing an Arab League plan for President Bashar Assad to step down.