Eurovision leaves West behind
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Annual pop contest finds a home in Caspian petro-state.
In poll, Russians see wide gap between democratic ideals and reality
Survey finds contradictions in attitudes, such as support for Putin as well as protesters opposing him.
Germany holds firm on eve of summit
Powerhouse’s stance against debt sharing proposal comes amid new warnings of severe recession.
Merkel’s isolation at G-8 summit reflects German sentiment
German chancellor walks tightrope on European economic policy.
Moscow police chief promoted to Russian cabinet
Putin responds to political opposition by promoting the Moscow police chief and recruiting a young official who understands the Internet
Strauss-Kahn investigated for rape
Already charged with hiring prostitutes for sex parties, the former IMF chief is being investigated for an alleged gang rape at a D.C. hotel.
Olympic torch relay begins in Britain
The flame’s trip will end July 27 when a final torchbearer lights a caldron to open the 2012 Summer Games.
Germans deny Merkel suggested Greek vote on euro
Greeks are left guessing what really was said in a phone call between their leader and the German chancellor.
Greeks face epic choice
An exit from the euro could trigger global economic turmoil. For Greece — and Europe — voters’ decisions have never mattered more.
Eurovision Song Contest
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- Bailed-out Portugal adopts 4-year plan to regain fiscal health with legal limits on spending
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Asia / Pacific
- At 73, oldest woman to climb Everest says reaching summit finally made her feel old
- Adoring crowds celebrate Thai king as he makes 1st trip outside Bangkok in almost 3 years
- Landslide in Indonesia kills 6 illegal gold miners, leaves 6 others missing in West Java
- French president reaffirms troop pullout, says 'time for Afghan sovereignty has come'
Africa
- Minority teen killed by South Sudan army; military vows to continue disarmament campaign
- Kenyan rights officials accuse police for the forced disappearances of third terror suspect
- Giant new telescope to be built in South Africa and Australia
- African Union, Somali forces capture militant-held town on outskirts of Mogadishu
National Security
- Timeline of raid in Somalia
- Senate panel wraps up $631 billion defense bill for next year, meets Obama budget request
- Lawmakers criticize Pentagon, contractor for billion-dollar billing dispute over food services
- House panel demands answers for alleged overbilling in Afghanistan
- Little progress in Iran nuclear talks
