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Cast members Nina Hoss poses for pictures during a photocall to promote the movie 'Barbara' at the 62nd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin

Communist East Germany back in haunting new film

The oppressive world of Communist East Germany was brought back to life in a haunting new film called Barbara at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday, the first of three German productions in the main competition.

Europeans Take Action on the Web Piracy Treaty ACTA

A demonstrator braving freezing temperatures and snow, holds an anti-ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement) banner during a protest in Bucharest, February 11, 2012.
Tens of thousands of protesters took part in rallies across Europe on Saturday against an international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement they fear will curb their freedom to download movies and music for free and encourage Internet surveillance by governments.
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The Vodafone logo is seen at the counter of the shop as customers look at mobile phones in Prague

Vodafone Hit by Weak Southern Europe

Vodafone, the world's largest mobile phone operator, missed quarterly revenue forecasts on Thursday as increasingly tough trading in Spain and Italy overshadowed solid performances in emerging markets and northern Europe.
Polish President Bronisław Komorowski

Move Over Germany, Poland Is Coming

Poland's economy is on a roll, averaging a 4.4 percent economic growth over the last 20 years, and investors are taking note: The nation's bonds have been easily outperforming those of Europe's traditional economic powerhouse, Germany.
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European Stocks Gain on Greek Deal Optimism

European stocks opened on a positive note Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street overnight and in Asia on reports that Greece was close to reaching an agreement needed to qualify for a second bailout.
President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives

VP Manik is New President of Maldives

President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, widely credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean archipelago, handed over the post to Vice-President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik.
German Chancellor Merkel speaks during a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the physical introduction of the Euro as official currency of the Eurozone in Berlin

Greeks Delay Bailout Talks as Merkel Demands Action

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by delaying their decision for yet another day.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov gestures during a news conference in Moscow

Russia Scolded by France after Syria Veto

After Russia used its veto power to block a United Nations resolution that would officially urge Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down from power, the United States and Western Euriopean nations have blasted Moscow.

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