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VIDEO: Big freeze tightens grip on Europe
The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe have tightened their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200.
news.bbc.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 23:49

Greece Accedes to Civil Service Job Cuts
Greece’s coalition government on Monday announced that it would cut 15,000 positions this year, amid mounting international pressure to agree on austerity measures.


International Herald Tribune | 06-Feb-2012 23:33

Dam bursts in Bulgaria flooding village
The southern Bulgarian village of Biser was flooded on Monday after a dam wall collapsed after heavy rains.
telegraph.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 23:19

Emil Boc, Romanian Prime Minister, Resigns Amid Protests
After weeks of protests, Emil Boc, Romania’s prime minister, resigned Monday, the latest European leader to fall victim to a mood of public outrage over austerity measures and stagnant growth.


International Herald Tribune | 06-Feb-2012 23:15

Punk band protest Vladimir Putin in street concerts
In colourful frocks and knitted ski masks, a new all-girl punk band is challenging the Russian status quo with illegal concerts in the country's capital, including on Red Square, the metro and on top of buses.
telegraph.co.uk | 06-Feb-2012 22:36

Russia Rejects Criticism of Its U.N. Veto on Syria
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, on Monday lashed out at critics of Russia’s decision to veto a United Nations resolution on Syria and reiterated objections to the plan.
International Herald Tribune | 06-Feb-2012 22:15