Europa

Citing F.D.R., Putin Hints at Seeking a Third Term

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:31:52 +0000

Asked whether he would damage Russia’s political system if he chooses to run again, noted that Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times in the United States.

Original post by By CLIFFORD J. LEVY

Nuclear Watchdog Says Iran Boosts Nuclear Work

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:15:52 +0000

Iran’s total production of low-enriched uranium has risen by around 15 percent since May, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said.

Original post by By REUTERS

Spain Dismisses Basque Truce Announcement

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:38:06 +0000

Spain’s interior minister said on Monday that he did not trust a cease-fire announcement from ETA, the Basque separatist group.

Original post by By RAPHAEL MINDER

Germany Agrees to Extend Life of Nuclear Plants

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:38:31 +0000

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition government has agreed to extend the lifespans of German nuclear power plants after marathon talks laid the groundwork on energy policy.

Original post by By REUTERS

In Europe, Fund-Raising Lessons From Americans

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:31:09 +0000

Universities across Europe are realizing that their dependence on government funding puts them at a disadvantage.

Original post by By D.D. GUTTENPLAN

Victims’ Families Fight Film About Madrid Plane Crash

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:56:34 +0000

Spanish courts have not yet ruled on complaints against the movie, and the channel Telecinco showed the first part last week.

Original post by By RAPHAEL MINDER

Basque Group Announces a Cease-Fire

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:40:38 +0000

Saying they had seen these announcements from ETA before, many in Spain were skeptical.

Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncommon Path Led Russia’s Coach All Over the World

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:31:07 +0000

Russia Coach David Blatt grew up outside Boston and played at Princeton before moving to Israel and coaching teams throughout Europe.

Original post by By PETE THAMEL

In Britain, Labour Politicians Call for New Look at Scandal

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:26:08 +0000

Downing Street’s chief communications officer is being accused again of encouraging reporters to illegally intercept messages when he was editor of The News of the World.

Original post by By SARAH LYALL and DON VAN NATTA Jr.

The Long Road to Becoming a Lifer

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:10:51 +0000

Dick Norman of Belgium, the tour’s oldest player at 39, has turned to doubles to stay close to the game he loves.

Original post by By GREG BISHOP