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Some examples of inflation's impact on Europeans
Some examples of Europeans' pain from rising energy and food costs:
Economies slow as inflation catches up with Europe
It took a few months. But the economic woes touched off by soaring oil prices and the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States are finally engulfing Europe.
Experts offer advice on quake rebuilding
Two months after an earthquake ravaged much of Sichuan province, workers are diligently salvaging bricks to restore a 6th century Taoist temple damaged in the disaster.
Argentina's president drops export tax hike
President Cristina Fernandez canceled a widely protested farm export tax hike on Friday following months of protest and a stunning rejection by the Senate.
Argentina's president drops export tax hike
President Cristina Fernandez canceled a widely protested farm export tax hike on Friday following months of protest and a stunning rejection by the Senate.
Ontario joins North American environmental plan
The Canadian province of Ontario will join a regional carbon credit trading pact developed by U.S. governors that would give companies financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Thai farmers look to bats as free, flying food
While movie fans the world over rave about the new Batman film, the only stir bats are causing in this poor farming village is in a cooking pot.
Sri Lanka protesters stop trains to halt evictions
Angry protesters halted trains and clashed with policemen in Sri Lanka's capital Friday as authorities began demolishing their homes, saying they were unauthorized constructions that encroached on government lands.
Iraqi opinions on Obama's planned visit
Some comments from around Iraq on Sen. Barack Obama's expected visit:
Baghdad family's woes far from Obama spotlight
There is a Baghdad that Sen. Barack Obama probably won't see.
Mexico to honor Sen. Kennedy on immigrant rights
The Mexican government is honoring U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy for his defense of immigrant rights. Mexico announced Friday it will award Kennedy the Aguila Azteca, the highest honor the government can bestow on foreign dignitaries.
Arab League to discuss charges facing Sudan's prez
Arab foreign ministers are expected to discuss a proposal Saturday calling on Sudan's president to hand over two Darfur war crimes suspects to an international tribunal in an effort to fend off the longtime leader's own prosecution on genocide charges, Arab diplomats said.
Iraqi troops put on show of strength in Sadr City
Iraqi soldiers took up positions on rooftops and military helicopters hovered overhead Friday in a show of strength in a Baghdad district where Shiite militiamen once ruled the streets. There were no reports of violence.
Rebels: Turkey bombs Kurd rebel targets in Iraq
Kurdish rebels say Turkish warplanes have bombed abandoned guerrilla camps in northern Iraq. They say there were no casualties.
Hezbollah holds funeral for Lebanese guerrillas
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held a funeral for eight guerrillas killed during its 2006 war with Israel. Their bodies were returned in a prisoners swap this week.
12 charged in 2006 roof collapse in Poland
Prosecutors have charged 12 people in connection with the deadly 2006 winter roof collapse that killed 65 people at an exhibition hall in southern Poland.
Cuba allows private farmers to have more land
Communist officials decreed Friday that private farmers and cooperatives can use up to 100 acres (40 hectares) of idle government land, as President Raul Castro works to revive Cuba's floundering agricultural sector.
Wife says she was forced to help man fake death
John and Anne Darwin were in trouble. Of that there is no doubt. But their plan for putting things right went extraordinarily wrong.
Lawyers cross-examine Olmert witness
Defense attorneys raised doubts Friday about the memory of an American Jewish fundraiser at the center of a corruption probe against Ehud Olmert, but did not appear to decisively undermine testimony that threatens to drive the Israeli prime minister from office.
Iraqi prime minister to visit Germany, meet Merkel
A German official says Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will visit Berlin next week and meet Chancellor Angela Merkel.