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Costa Concordia: Capsized cruise ship owners blame 'human error'Costa Concordia owners say that the captain made an unauthorized deviation from the programmed course, leading to the deadly crash.
- What's behind Europe's tough stance on Iran?
European powers have agreed in principle to embargo Iranian oil, the lifeblood of Iran's economy, adding to tough sanctions already in place.
Third survivor rescued from capsized cruise shipAuthorities in Italy are holding the captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship for abandoning the boat before all passengers had escaped.
- Downgrade of France's credit rating dashes uplifting week for eurozone
Unexpectedly successful bond auctions for Spain and Italy and additional lending from the European Central Bank generated speculation about a turnaround – until S&P announced it had downgraded France.
Spain's Basques enter unfamiliar territory of peacetime politicsThe Basque terrorist group ETA, Europe's last violent separatist movement, agreed to a cease-fire last year, paving the way for Basques to engage in the political process.
Putin election manifesto vows reform, but too late for some RussiansRussia's President Putin promised to end police repression and give citizens legal outlets to challenge the government, but many people hear only empty rhetoric after years of oppression.
Spain, Italy on the mend? Investors make it easier to borrowSpain and Italy hit their borrowing targets today, benefiting from favorable lending rates that signal eurozone investors' cautious confidence.
Russia worried about a nuclear Iran, but leery of US sanctionsRussia is wary of any international action similar to the UN resolution on Libya, which parlayed a mandate to protect civilians into a drive for regime change.
UK roils Scottish independence referendum with bid for controlThe prospect of a Scottish independence referendum has gained substantial traction among Scots and the UK's attempt to call the shots could backfire by stirring up nationalist sentiment.
Hungary turns away from democracyHungary has seen a stunning consolidation of power under President Orban. A new Constitution that took effect Jan. 1 appears to confirm a move toward more authoritarian rule.
An end to cut, cut, cut? Merkel and Sarkozy agree to focus on growth.In a Berlin meeting today, German Chancellor Merkel and French President Sarkozy signaled a major shift in eurozone economic strategy by making growth a priority in managing the economic crisis.
- China's new European trade hub: An Irish town of 18,000
The Irish town of Athlone has approved a project that could bring as many as 400 Chinese businesses to Ireland. With China facing declining growth and Ireland mired in debt, both stand to benefit.
Despite convictions, UK's Stephen Lawrence case still not fully resolvedNew information about the other suspects in Stephen Lawrence's murder, as well as a complaint about the sentences for the two men found guilty, means the racially explosive case is not yet settled.
Kate Middleton lends a hand to children, the arts with her charity projects Kate Middleton, known as the Duchess of Cambridge, today announced the first five organizations she will support as a royal patron.
