2011年5月6日星期五

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Yahoo! News: Europe News

Separatists win in Scotland, Lib Dems sink in UK (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 02:59 PM PDT

Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond arrives at the Scottish Parliamentary election count at the Exhibition and Conference Centre in Aberdeen Scotland in the early hours of Friday May 6, 2011. The SNP are expected to get an overall majority in the next Scottish Parliament. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUTAP - The Scottish National Party won a majority of seats in Scotland's parliament and promised Friday to hold a vote on independence, while the Liberal Democrats suffered an enormous defeat in Britain, losing more than 600 local seats.

Britons punish Lib Dems for coalition role (Reuters)

Posted: 06 May 2011 02:56 PM PDT

A woman pushes a child on a toy bike from as she leaves a polling station in Inverurie, Scotland May 5, 2011. REUTERS/David MoirReuters - British voters punished the Liberal Democrats for their role in a deficit-cutting government on Friday, rejecting the party's efforts to reform the electoral system and deserting it in local elections.

Greece denies report it's seeking to leave euro (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 02:52 PM PDT

AP - Finance ministers from several European countries met Friday amid concerns over Greece and Portugal, as Greek and other European Union officials vehemently denied a German online magazine report that Athens was considering leaving the eurozone.

EU nations agree on Syria sanctions next week (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 01:59 PM PDT

AP - The European Union agreed to place sanctions on Syrian officials next week as it tries to halt a government crackdown against protesters, an EU official said Friday.

Whyte confirms Rangers takeover (AFP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 01:33 PM PDT

Glasgow Rangers football fans gather are pictured before a match in 2008. Businessman Craig Whyte on Friday completed his takeover of Rangers when he confirmed his purchase of a majority shareholding in the Glasgow club in a statement to the Stock Exchange.(AFP/File/Franck Fife)AFP - Businessman Craig Whyte on Friday completed his takeover of Rangers when he confirmed his purchase of a majority shareholding in the Glasgow club in a statement to the Stock Exchange.

New EU sanctions on Syria as 27 protesters killed (Reuters)

Posted: 06 May 2011 01:23 PM PDT

People hold Syrian flags by the side of the road as Syrian military vehicles leave Deraa May 5, 2011 in this still image taken from video. REUTERS/Syrian TV via Reuters TVReuters - Syrian security forces killed 27 protesters on Friday demanding an end to President Bashar al-Assad's rule, rights campaigners said, and the European Union agreed to impose sanctions in response to his crackdown.

Scotland independence vote looms after separatist win (AFP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 01:18 PM PDT

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond gives the thumbs up after addressing the media at the Prestonfield Hotel in Edinburgh. Scotland moved closer to a vote on independence after Salmond's nationalist party secured a historic majority in elections for the Edinburgh parliament.(AFP/Jonathan Mitchell)AFP - Scotland moved closer to a vote on independence after the party of nationalist First Minister Alex Salmond secured a historic majority Friday in elections for the Edinburgh parliament.

Russia's Putin proposes new political force (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 12:53 PM PDT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks at the United Russia party congress in Volgograd, about 900 kilometers (550 miles) southeast of Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 6, 2011. Putin has proposed creating a 'broad popular front' ahead of Russia's parliamentary election in an apparent attempt to counter growing public discontent with his political party. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Alexei Nikolsky, Pool)AP - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed creating a "broad popular front" ahead of Russia's parliamentary election, in an apparent attempt to counter growing public discontent with his political party and solidify support.

Knox trial: More time needed for DNA review (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Amanda Knox's college friend Madison Paxton from Utah, left, stands with Amanda's stepfather Chris Mellas, right, and Deanna Knox, Amanda's younger sister, during a hearing in the Amanda Knox's appeals trial, at Perugia's courthouse, Italy, Saturday, March 26, 2011. Knox was convicted of murdering her British roommate in Perugia, Meredith Kercher, and sentenced to 26 years in prison. Her co-defendant and ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito was also convicted and sentenced to 25 years. They both deny wrongdoing and have appealed the 2009 verdict. (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)AP - Independent forensic experts are seeking more time to conclude their review of DNA evidence in the appeals trial of Amanda Knox, news reports and lawyers said Friday.

Coalition strained after Lib Dems battered in polls (AFP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 12:46 PM PDT

Prime Minister David Cameron (R) leaves a polling station after casting his vote for AV referendum at the Methodist Hall, in London, on May 5. Voters handed the Liberal Democrats a double blow Friday, rejecting their electoral reform bid in a referendum and punishing them in local elections for their role in coalition spending cuts.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Voters handed the Liberal Democrats a double blow Friday, rejecting their electoral reform bid in a referendum and punishing them in local elections for their role in coalition spending cuts.

Prosecutor amends indictment in Hariri probe (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 12:33 PM PDT

In this citizen journalism image made on a mobile phone and acquired by the AP, Syrian anti-government protesters shout slogans as they gather in the coastal town of Banias, Syria, Friday, May 6, 2011. Syrian security forces opened fire on protesters Friday, killing at least 16 people as thousands joined demonstrations across the country calling for an end to President Bashar Assad's regime, witnesses and activists said. (AP Photo)AP - The prosecutor of a U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri filed an amended indictment Friday.

Morocco releases picture of cafe bombing suspect (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 11:55 AM PDT

This undated photo released by the Moroccan Interior ministry on May 6, 2011, shows Moroccan terrorist suspect, Adil Al Athmani. An Interior Ministry official provided the photo on Friday, a day after it announced police had detained three men in connection with the April 28 attack, which killed 16 people. Three Moroccan nationals were arrested in last week's deadly bombing at a Marrakech cafe, including the main suspect, Adil Al Athmani, a man with loyalties to al-Qaida who had attempted to travel to Iraq and Chechnya, the Interior Ministry said in a statement Thursday. (AP Photo/Moroccan Interior ministry, HO) EDITORIAL USE ONLYAP - A 25-year-old Swiss woman died Friday from wounds suffered in last week's explosion at a Marrakech cafe, while Moroccan authorities released a photo of the young man they say is the main perpetrator of the attack.

Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney engaged to girlfriend (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 11:01 AM PDT

Paul McCartney (R) and Nancy Shevell arrived at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards in California 2010. Former Beatle McCartney is engaged to New York socialite Shevell, his girlfriend of nearly four years, his publicist said Friday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Frazer Harrison)AP - A publicist says Paul McCartney is engaged to his girlfriend of nearly four years.

(AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 10:57 AM PDT

AP - Publicist: Paul McCartney engaged to his girlfriend of nearly 4 years

Northern Ireland vote may put Sinn Fein in top job (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 10:18 AM PDT

AP - Votes were being counted Friday to determine whether Northern Ireland will be led by the British Protestant majority or by an Irish Catholic for the first time in history.

Amid high tension, Albania holds local elections (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 10:15 AM PDT

A vehicle moving around the Albanian capital ,Tirana, is covered with electoral posters Friday, May 6, 2011. Less than four months after opposition anger over contested national elections triggered deadly clashes with police, Albanians vote for local authorities Sunday — at the close of a campaign marred by bombings and political violence. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)AP - Less than four months after opposition anger over contested national elections triggered deadly clashes with police, Albanians vote for local authorities on Sunday — at the close of a campaign marred by bombings and political violence.

Internet chatter up on bin Laden revenge attacks (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 09:51 AM PDT

Police officers try to restrain pro-bin Laden supporters, marching to the U.S. Embassy in London to protest against the killing of Al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden by U.S.' special force in Pakistan, from supporters of the right-wing English Defense League, Friday, May 6, 2011.(AP Photo/Sang Tan)AP - Pipe bombs, a targeted car crash, a lone gunman: Western intelligence officials said Friday they are seeing increased Internet and phone chatter about cheap, small-scale terror attacks to avenge the death of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.

Vatican: 34 new Swiss Guards sworn in (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 09:26 AM PDT

In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI meets new Vatican Swiss Guards and their families , in the Vatican's Clementina Hall, Friday, May 6, 2011 prior to their swearing-in ceremony. The swearing in ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day in 1527 when 147 Swiss Guards died protecting Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, ho) EDITORIAL USE ONLYAP - The Vatican's Swiss Guards has sworn in 34 new recruits in a colorful ceremony in a Vatican courtyard.

Russian nationalists sentenced for killing lawyer (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 09:06 AM PDT

Nikita Tikhonov, background right, and Yevgenia Khasis, left, listen to a court sentence from behind glass at a Moscow court on Friday, May 6, 2011. The Moscow City Court on Friday sentenced 31-year-old nationalist Nikita Tikhonov to life in prison and his 26-year-old girlfriend Yevgenia Khasis to 18-years in prison for the killing of a prominent human rights lawyer and an independent journalist. (AP photo/Ivan Sekretarev)AP - A Russian ultranationalist was sentenced to life in prison, and his girlfriend received an 18-year sentence Friday for the brazen daylight killing of a prominent human rights lawyer and an independent reporter.

German train evacuated over terrorism scare (AP)

Posted: 06 May 2011 08:07 AM PDT

AP - German police say 250 passengers were evacuated from a high speed train as authorities feared a possible terror attack.

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