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Fashion icons Dolce, Gabbana convicted of tax crime updated 43 minutes ago

Fashion icons Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were convicted for failing to pay 40.4 million euros in taxes to Italy, their lawyer and a prosecutor said.

Aging gracefully: Germans grow gray together updated 2 hours 36 minutes ago

In a spacious, sunlit apartment on the outskirts of Potsdam, Germany, eight roommates between the ages of 80 and 100 share a kitchen, a living room -- and 24-hour nursing care.

Sources: Catherine's baby to be born in same hospital as Prince William updated 2 hours 45 minutes ago

Prince William's wife, Catherine, plans to give birth in the same hospital wing where her husband was born, sources familiar with the plans said Wednesday.

Turkish demonstrators plan next moves updated 3 hours 52 minutes ago

Smarting from their ouster Saturday from Istanbul's Taksim Square, protesters planned to meet at 9 p.m. Wednesday in 11 neighborhoods to discuss how to proceed.

UK defense ministry loses legal challenge over soldier deaths in Iraq updated 3 hours 55 minutes ago

The families of three British soldiers killed in Iraq can sue the Ministry of Defence for negligence over their deaths, the UK's highest court ruled Wednesday.

Exploding sidewalks menace London pedestrians updated 7 hours 0 minutes ago

There's a new menace lurking in the streets of London -- exploding sidewalks.

Italian court on reason for Knox retrial: Evidence neglected updated 9 hours 3 minutes ago

Italy's supreme court on Tuesday released its reasons for ruling that American Amanda Knox be retried in the 2007 death of her roommate.

Hundreds of Turks emulate 'Standing Man' in protest updated 19 hours 24 minutes ago

Hundreds of men and women stood silently Tuesday in Istanbul's Taksim Square emulating a performance artist's quiet protest Monday night.

European Union Fast Facts updated 1 days ago

Here is a look at what you need to know about the European Union. On July 1, 2013, Croatia is scheduled to join the European Union as its 28th member.

Prince Philip Fast Facts updated 1 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Great Britain's Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II.

'Standing man' inspires silent demonstration in Turkey updated 1 days ago

Turkish trade unions aimed to put fresh pressure on the country's prime minister Monday by holding a nationwide strike after a weekend of violent unrest.

Press, anti-violence groups scrutinize throat grab on Nigella Lawson updated 1 days ago

The furor over an incident in which Charles Saatchi grabbed his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, around the neck dominated the British press Tuesday.

Hungarian prosecutors charge man with Nazi war crimes updated 1 days ago

Prosecutors in Hungary indicted a Nazi war crimes suspect Tuesday with involvement in the brutal treatment and deportation of thousands of Jews in World War II.

After summit talks, U.S. and Russia still don't see eye to eye on Syria updated 1 days ago

Group of Eight leaders started their summit Monday with talk of a possible trade deal amid worries about ending Syria's brutal civil war.

New report: Britain spied on G-20 delegates in 2009 updated 1 days ago

Britain's electronic intelligence agency spied on delegates to economic summits in 2009, the Guardian reports.

Reprieve for Greek state broadcaster, for now updated 1 days ago

Greece's top court ordered the government Monday to restart state broadcaster ERT, but only until it can set up a new media entity.

Prince Philip leaves hospital, will recuperate at Windsor Castle updated 2 days ago

Prince Philip has left the hospital where he has been recuperating since abdominal surgery on June 7.

Russian president: I did not steal Super Bowl ring updated 2 days ago

The Russian president is fighting back: No, he did not steal a Super Bowl ring from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Clashes, chaos erupt at Ankara gathering for slain protester updated 2 days ago

Workers cleaned up debris Sunday after Turkish police stormed an Istanbul park and evicted protesters, sending them scurrying into neighboring streets.

Turkish forces clear Istanbul park updated 3 days ago

Turkish riot police used water cannons and tear gas Saturday to clear protesters camped out in an Istanbul park.

World War II German bomber raised from sea updated 4 days ago

A World War II German bomber has been raised from the bottom of the English Channel and will be restored for display in a British museum.

EgyptAir flight bound for JFK is diverted to Glasgow updated 4 days ago

A British Royal Air Force jet escorted an EgyptAir flight that had been bound for New York City to Glasgow instead, the Defense Ministry said Saturday.

Holder: Leaks damaged U.S. security updated 4 days ago

Attorney General Eric Holder called the leaks about U.S. surveillance programs "extremely damaging" and said the person responsible will be held accountable.

A perfect couple: Murdoch split and Twitterverse updated 4 days ago

With plans for divorce, media mogul Rupert Murdoch "goes from tabloid boss to tabloid prey," says a Twitter user.

Greek prime minister offers to reinstate limited state broadcasts updated 5 days ago

Greece's prime minister offered Friday to reinstate a limited public news broadcast following protests over the government's decision to suspend it.

DNA tests reveal Prince William's Indian ancestry updated 5 days ago

Britain's royal family has long been taunted for its German roots, but evidence emerged indicating that Prince William is the direct descendant of an Indian. woman.

Lego Tube maps mark 150th anniversary updated 5 days ago

Every day brings a new use for Lego -- now they're making Underground maps out of them.

In concession, Erdogan halts Istanbul park plans, for now updated 5 days ago

After weeks of raucous anti-government street protests, calm settled over Istanbul for a second day Friday as it prepared for pro-government demonstrations.

Man due in court charged with defacing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II updated 5 days ago

A man accused of defacing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with paint at Westminster Abbey is due in court Friday, police in London said.

Turkish prime minister to meet for first time with protest leaders updated 5 days ago

Turkey's prime minister will hold his first meeting Thursday night with a loose coalition of various groups of demonstrators.

Pregnant Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, names cruise ship updated 5 days ago

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, named a cruise ship Thursday in what is expected to be her last solo public engagement before her baby is due next month.

Man arrested after queen's portrait defaced at Westminster Abbey updated 5 days ago

A man has been arrested after a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was defaced with paint Thursday at Westminster Abbey in London, police said.

Finnish police arrest more than 20 on sex abuse charges involving children updated 6 days ago

Police in Finland say they have arrested more than 20 men on charges related to the sexual abuse of children.

Greek unions join protests after state broadcaster taken off air updated 6 days ago

Greek workers are due to rally in Athens to protest the government's sudden decision to halt activities at the country's state broadcaster.

Vladimir Putin Fast Facts updated 6 days ago

Here's a look at Russian President Vladimir Putin's life.

Tear gas abates, music fills Turkey's Gezi Park updated 6 days ago

Istanbul's Gezi Park has seen days of sheer madness, but they have been punctuated with moments of beauty and joy.

Turkey's challenge: Find compromise before violence expands updated 6 days ago

Protest leaders canceled plans Wednesday to meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in fury over the violence that dispersed a huge demonstration.

Protests after Greek state broadcaster goes off air updated 6 days ago

Thousands protest the Greek government's decision to pull the state broadcaster off the air.

Greece pulls plug on state broadcaster updated 6 days ago

In a budget-cutting move, the Greek government closed, at least temporarily, state broadcaster ERT.

Thousands more forced from home by Germany flooding updated 7 days ago

Floods continued to devastate communities alongside the surging River Elbe in Germany's northeastern Saxony-Anhalt state Wednesday.

Turkey looks for 'legitimate protesters' updated 7 days ago

Turkey under-fire prime minister is an ally of the West but a local protest which spread and turned violent is exposing discontent at home.

Not just for military use, drones turn civilian updated 7 days ago

A familiar presence in war zones, if manufacturers have their way, skies over civilians heads will soon be busy with unmanned vehicles.

Widow of ex-KGB agent Litvinenko wants expanded probe into poisoning updated 7 days ago

The widow of poisoned Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko asserted Tuesday that only a public inquiry will bring her justice in the death of her husband.

Arrests made in London ahead of next week's G8 summit updated 7 days ago

At least 32 people were arrested in London on Tuesday in connection with plans for anti-capitalist demonstrations before next week's Group of Eight summit.

French Open Fast Facts updated 7 days ago

Here's a look at what you need to know about the French Open tennis tournament.

Tear gas, fire, stun grenades: Chaos in Istanbul as police, protesters clash updated 7 days ago

A day of clashes between protesters and riot police in Istanbul's Taksim Square suddenly changed dramatically Tuesday when police filled the area with tear gas.

Queen Elizabeth II Fast Facts updated 7 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of her other Realms and Territories and Head of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Flood misery as surging Elbe breaches defenses in Germany updated 8 days ago

Soldiers dropped huge sandbags from army helicopters Tuesday as part of efforts to stem devastating flooding in northern Germany after the River Elbe rose.

Quiz: Test your aviation knowledge updated 8 days ago

The key power players at Farnborough 2012 updated 8 days ago

As Farnborough Airshow 2012 kicks off, aerospace expert Tim Robinson breaks down the power players.

Up in the air: Aviation industry in numbers updated 8 days ago

Prosecutors call for Strauss-Kahn pimping charges to be dropped updated 8 days ago

Prosecutors in Lille asked Tuesday for charges to be dropped against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn over his alleged participation in a prostitution ring.

4 teens arrested after fire at London-area Muslim school updated 8 days ago

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a Muslim boarding school near London, police said Monday.

Prince Philip gets birthday visit from the queen updated 9 days ago

Prince Philip underwent "exploratory" abdominal surgery Friday at a London hospital, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said.

Author Iain Banks dies ahead of cancer-themed final novel's release updated 9 days ago

Tributes are flowing for Scottish author Iain Banks, who has died aged 59 after a short battle with cancer just days before the release of his final novel.

British police probe 'suspicious' blaze at Muslim school updated 9 days ago

British police are looking into whether a fire at a Muslim boarding school in a southeast London suburb was deliberately set, Scotland Yard said Sunday.

Turkey's Erdogan to protesters: 'Even patience has an end' updated 9 days ago

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed protesters, the tenth day of demonstrations against his government, warning that "even patience has an end."

From victim to villain: Erdogan's unfinished transformation updated 9 days ago

Turkey is no Egypt and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan no Hosni Mubarak. This is not a "Turkish Spring," but a message to an elected leader to reign in his hubris and his divisive politics.

Putin announces split: 'We have different lives' updated 11 days ago

Vladimir Putin's nearly 30-year marriage has ended, the Russian president and his wife told state-run television in a joint interview.

UK's Prince Philip has 'exploratory' surgery updated 12 days ago

Prince Philip underwent "exploratory" abdominal surgery Friday at a London hospital, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said.

Hungary next to fear surging Danube, as Elbe floods eastern Germany updated 12 days ago

Hungary has been warned it could suffer its worst floods ever from the surging River Danube, which has already inundated parts of Germany, Austria and Slovakia.

Erdogan defends handling of protests updated 12 days ago

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan defended on Friday his government's handling of the protests.

Beyond the riot zone: Why Taksim Square matters to Turks updated 12 days ago

It's a congested, sprawling transport hub surrounded by 1950s architecture and predominantly used by commuters or tourists to cross the city of Istanbul.

Amid protests, Erdogan returns to Turkey updated 12 days ago

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for an end to about a week of protests against his government.

Swollen rivers bring more flooding in central Europe updated 12 days ago

The German city of Dresden waited anxiously Thursday to see if the swollen River Elbe would breach its flood defenses.

UK's Prince Philip hospitalized for 'exploratory operation' updated 12 days ago

Prince Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to a London hospital "for an exploratory operation" on his abdomen, palace says.

New museum gives close-up view of Henry VIII's Mary Rose warship updated 13 days ago

A Tudor warship sunk off the English coast more than 400 years ago goes on display in a new museum Friday, along with thousands of artifacts from the wreck.

Parents of Boston bombing suspect share phone call with son updated 13 days ago

Inside their dark, barren home in Dagestan, Zubeidat and Anzor Tsarnaev finally hear the voice they've been longing to hear for weeks.

Turkish authorities arrest social media users; calls for Erdogan to resign continue updated 13 days ago

Turkish authorities arrest Twitter users on accusations of spreading false information as protests continue.

Police probe for anti-Muslim motive in fire at London Somali center updated 13 days ago

Police are investigating whether anti-Muslim sentiments were behind a fire Wednesday that caused extensive damage to a Somali community center in north London.

Flood waters threaten cities in Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia updated 13 days ago

Surging rivers in the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia caused widespread flooding Wednesday in the region.

D-Day Fast Facts updated 13 days ago

Here is a look at what you need to know about D-Day. Allied troops invaded Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Amid tear gas and rubble, protesters in Turkey remain defiant updated 14 days ago

Sitting down with the protesters in Gezi Park, the message to the government from demonstrators, young and old, seems simple enough: Don't try to control us.

British Open Golf Tournament Fast Facts updated 14 days ago

Here's a look at what you need to know about the British Open. This year's tournament begins on July 18, 2013.

Unions join forces with Turkish protesters updated 14 days ago

Trade unions claiming 240,000 members are throwing their weight behind anti-government demonstrations in Turkey.

Tour de France Fast Facts updated 14 days ago

Here's a look at what you need to know about the Tour de France. This year the race begins on June 29, 2013.

Fire breaks out in Moscow subway tunnel updated 14 days ago

Fifty-nine people sought medical attention after a fire in a tunnel by a Moscow metro station Wednesday, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said.

Aussie DJ at center of radio prank suicide case named best in the land updated 14 days ago

An Australian radio DJ whose prank targeting Prince William's pregnant wife led to the suicide of a nurse has been voted the best DJ in the land by his employer.

Queen Elizabeth II marks 60th anniversary of her coronation updated 14 days ago

Members of the royal family and other dignitaries gathered Tuesday in Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the 60th anniversary of the queen's coronation.

Wimbledon Fast Facts updated 15 days ago

Here's a look at what you need to know about the 127th Wimbledon Championships, scheduled to take place from June 24-July 7, 2013.

Turkey's Erdogan: Successful leader or 'dictator'? updated 15 days ago

He's perhaps the most powerful and popular politician Turkey has seen in generations. But Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may also be the most polarizing.

UK airport tries to find century-old lost teddy's family updated 15 days ago

A UK airport appeals for help to solve the mystery of a century-old teddy bear left in the departure lounge.

Police crackdown triggers anti-government riots updated 15 days ago

Turkish police retreated from Istanbul's central Taksim Square on Saturday afternoon, allowing tens of thousands of demonstrators to pour into the space.

Floods bring misery to central Europe updated 15 days ago

Rising rivers menaced swaths of Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria Tuesday, as floodwaters inundated historic cities and forced mass evacuations.

What's driving unrest and protests in Turkey? updated 15 days ago

How did a sit-in over plans to demolish a park become Turkey's biggest protest movement against PM Erdogan?

Turkish protesters decry 'unprecedented violence' updated 15 days ago

Protesters seething over their treatment by security forces hurled rocks at riot police in Ankara on Monday.

2nd man appears in London court over soldier's killing updated 16 days ago

A 28-year-old man is due to appear in court after he became the second person to be charged with murder over the death of British soldier Lee Rigby last month

Second suspect charged with murder in UK soldier's slaying updated 16 days ago

A second suspect in the killing of British soldier Lee Rigby was charged Saturday with murder, London's Metropolitan Police said.

For a third day, police, protesters clash in Turkey updated 16 days ago

Protesters hurled rocks and police fired tear gas in Istanbul on Sunday, the third day of demonstrations.

Rare, classic photos of Queen Elizabeth II updated 17 days ago

Anyone who has remained in power for longer than many people remain alive -- even if that power is far more symbolic than practical -- deserves attention. And when it comes to England's Queen Elizabeth II, paying attention is something the world has been doing for a long, long time.

Soldier's family to world: Keep calm, don't seek revenge updated 19 days ago

The family of the British soldier killed in broad daylight last week urged people angry over the slaying to remain calm and not seek revenge.

UK arrests five Rwandans over 1994 genocide updated 19 days ago

Five Rwandans accused of involvement in genocide in their native country were arrested in Britain on Thursday, London's Metropolitan Police Service said.

French presidential wine goes up for sale updated 20 days ago

The Élysée Palace -- the official residence of the French president -- has dipped into its wine cellars and put 1,200 bottles of wine up for auction in Paris.

Man appears in London court over soldier's killing updated 20 days ago

A 22-year-old man appeared in court Thursday after he was charged with murder in the death of British soldier Lee Rigby in London last week.

Man convicted of murdering missing girl in Wales updated 20 days ago

A man was found guilty Thursday of murdering April Jones, a 5-year-old girl whose disappearance in a remote part of Wales last year sparked a huge search.

Suspect in UK killing out of hospital, at police station updated 20 days ago

One of the suspects in the slaying of a British soldier was discharged from a hospital Tuesday and is now in police custody, authorities say.

UK police: 3 more suspects arrested in Woolwich soldier killing updated 20 days ago

Three more people were arrested Saturday in connection with this week's grisly killing of British soldier Lee Rigby, police said.

Kenya: Before British soldier's slaying, suspect was tied to terror updated 20 days ago

Years before two men allegedly hacked a British soldier to death on a London street, Kenyan authorities arrested one of the suspects on suspicion of terror ties.

French gangster who broke out of prison in daring escape is captured updated 20 days ago

French gangster Redoine Faid, the subject of an international manhunt after his brazen escape from prison last month, is back in custody, government says.

French same-sex couple: Why we tied the knot updated 20 days ago

Two men who have become France's first same-sex married couple have opened their hearts about the special qualities in each other that made them want to spend the rest of their lives together.

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