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Pros may outweigh cons of Europe in the off-season (CNN.com)
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.

Scientists Turn to Bacteria to Clean Europe's Architectural Gems (Deutsche Welle)
Many historic buildings in Europe are covered with grime and soot but traditional cleaning methods can cause more damage than the dirt itself. Bacteria treatments are proving a novel way of polishing Europe s gems.

Russia threatens to counter US missile shield plans in Europe (Antara News)
Russia says it will take counter measures if the US missile shield plans in Europe go ahead, saying they would weaken Moscow's nuclear prevention, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Former Zips find careers in Europe (Akron Beacon Journal)
They forever will be linked together in Akron, yet this basketball season, they are separated in Europe. Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce III have begun their professional basketball careers after both were standout players at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and the University of Akron.

VTB to let Austrian subsidiary handle its corporate business in Europe (Interfax)
MOSCOW. Dec 25 (Interfax) – Russia's VTB Group (RTS: VTBR) has said it will concentrate its corporate business in Europe on the core of its subsidiary VTB Austria.

Europe, Africa summit closes with no progress on trade issue (AG Weekly)
LISBON, Portugal The first summit between Europe and Africa in seven years came to an acrimonious end Sunday with leaders squabbling over human rights and no progress on a looming trade pact deadline.

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Toyota sees 2% rise in 2008 Europe sales ex-Russia (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
NAGOYA, Japan, Dec 25 – Toyota Motor Corp expects its sales in Europe excluding the rapidly expanding Russian market to continue growing at around 2 percent next year, a top executive said on Tuesday.

Pros may outweigh cons of Europe in the off-season (CNN.com)
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.

Cruising to a bruising in Europe (Haaretz Daily)
If you chose to invest in shares this year and selected Europe as your venue, you probably are licking your wounds right now.

Scientists Turn to Bacteria to Clean Europe's Architectural Gems (Deutsche Welle)
Many historic buildings in Europe are covered with grime and soot but traditional cleaning methods can cause more damage than the dirt itself. Bacteria treatments are proving a novel way of polishing Europe s gems.

Russia threatens to counter US missile shield plans in Europe (Antara News)
Russia says it will take counter measures if the US missile shield plans in Europe go ahead, saying they would weaken Moscow's nuclear prevention, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Roche's anti-cancer drug Avastin gets approval in Europe (PharmaBiz)
Roche's innovative anti-cancer drug, Avastin (bevacizumab), was approved in Europe for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced renal cell cancer (RCC) in combination with interferon (IFN), the current standard of care1.

Europe, Africa summit closes with no progress on trade issue (AG Weekly)
LISBON, Portugal The first summit between Europe and Africa in seven years came to an acrimonious end Sunday with leaders squabbling over human rights and no progress on a looming trade pact deadline.

US missile plans in Europe aimed at deterring Russia (Itar-Tass)
MOSCOW, December 26 (Itar-Tass) – The deployment of the American anti-missile defence system in Europe is aimed at deterring Russia rather than at averting any hypothetical threats from Iran.

Former Zips find careers in Europe (Akron Beacon Journal)
They forever will be linked together in Akron, yet this basketball season, they are separated in Europe. Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce III have begun their professional basketball careers after both were standout players at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and the University of Akron.

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UPDATE: Santa Spotted Over Europe (KWWL Iowa)
NORAD is tracking Jolly Old Saint Nick and his 8 tiny reindeer with worldwide satellites. He was last spotted over Europe.

Russia threatens to counter US missile shield plans in Europe (Antara News)
Russia says it will take counter measures if the US missile shield plans in Europe go ahead, saying they would weaken Moscow's nuclear prevention, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Russia threatens to counter US missile shield plans in Europe (EARTHtimes.org)
Moscow – Russia says it will take counter measures if the US missile shield plans in Europe go ahead, saying they would weaken Moscow's nuclear prevention, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday. If a radar (in the Czech Republic) along with …

Pros may outweigh cons of Europe in the off-season (CNN.com)
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.

Indian scientist salaries 'matching Europe' (SciDev.net)
Indian scientific researchers' salaries compare well with their counterparts in Europe, according to a new report. The report, commissioned by the European Commission, compares the gross and net 2006 salaries of researchers in public and private sectors of research across 38 countries.

Europe markets upbeat ahead of Christmas holidays; euro up (Gulf Times)
LONDON: Europe s main equity markets fizzed higher yesterday as traders welcomed the arrival of the Christmas holidays.

Former Zips find careers in Europe (Akron Beacon Journal)
They forever will be linked together in Akron, yet this basketball season, they are separated in Europe. Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce III have begun their professional basketball careers after both were standout players at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and the University of Akron.

China's beer, chocolate and a gateway to Europe (People's Daily)
What's your destination of choice when investing in Europe? The Belgian Embassy to China recently asked business leaders this question in a survey covering four major Chinese cities. Most respondents said Britain, France or Germany. …

Ibrahimovic: Inter Milan best team in Europe (Tribalfootball.com)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists Inter Milan are the best team in Europe after Sunday's derby victory over European and World Club champs AC Milan. "Milan started the game well and more brightly than ourselves," noted the Nerazzurri striker.

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Pros may outweigh cons of Europe in the off-season (CNN.com)
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.

Ibrahimovic: Inter Milan best team in Europe (Tribalfootball.com)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists Inter Milan are the best team in Europe after Sunday's derby victory over European and World Club champs AC Milan. "Milan started the game well and more brightly than ourselves," noted the Nerazzurri striker.

Indian scientist salaries 'matching Europe' (SciDev.net)
Indian scientific researchers' salaries compare well with their counterparts in Europe, according to a new report. The report, commissioned by the European Commission, compares the gross and net 2006 salaries of researchers in public and private sectors of research across 38 countries.

Toyota sees 2% rise in 2008 Europe sales ex-Russia (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
NAGOYA, Japan, Dec 25 – Toyota Motor Corp expects its sales in Europe excluding the rapidly expanding Russian market to continue growing at around 2 percent next year, a top executive said on Tuesday.

Russia threatens to counter US missile shield plans in Europe (EARTHtimes.org)
Moscow – Russia says it will take counter measures if the US missile shield plans in Europe go ahead, saying they would weaken Moscow's nuclear prevention, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday. If a radar (in the Czech Republic) along with …

Former Zips find careers in Europe (Akron Beacon Journal)
They forever will be linked together in Akron, yet this basketball season, they are separated in Europe. Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce III have begun their professional basketball careers after both were standout players at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and the University of Akron.

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Japan Plans 147M Yen to Spread Anime, Manga in Europe (Anime News Network)
The Japanese government has decided on December 21 and 22 to allocate 147 million yen (about US$1.3 million) to spread anime, manga, and other elements of Japanese popular culture in Eastern Europe.

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Russia: No arms increase in Europe (UPI)
Russia's foreign minister says his country does not plan to expand its military power in Europe.

Iran, Italy's Edison close to gas deal: minister (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Iran and Italian power company Edison are nearing agreement on a deal to pump more than a billion cubic feet of Iranian gas to Europe per day, the Iranian oil minister said on Sunday.

Former Cold War borders fall away in new Europe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Frontiers in east Europe once guarded by machineguns and barbed wire in the Cold War fell away on Friday as nine mostly former communist states joined the EU's border-free zone amid fireworks, cheers and music.

Japan Plans 147M Yen to Spread Anime, Manga in Europe (Anime News Network)
The Japanese government has decided on December 21 and 22 to allocate 147 million yen (about US$1.3 million) to spread anime, manga, and other elements of Japanese popular culture in Eastern Europe.

Europe remiss in dealing with Russia (The Japan Times)
BRUSSELS Friend or foe, or something uneasily in between? That's the question Europe is asking about Russia, and Russia about a newly aggressive Europe. President Vladimir Putin's choice of Dmitri… Read more …

IMF to cut US, Europe growth estimates (The New Zealand Herald)
FRANKFURT – The International Monetary Fund will cut its estimates for economic growth in 2008 in the United States and Europe again because of the credit crisis, its chief economist told Boersen-Zeitung newspaper.

Europe, Africa summit closes with no progress on trade issue (AG Weekly)
LISBON, Portugal The first summit between Europe and Africa in seven years came to an acrimonious end Sunday with leaders squabbling over human rights and no progress on a looming trade pact deadline.

EUROPE'S CAPITALS OF CULTURE FOR 2008 (Chicago Tribune)
The home of the Beatles shares the honor with a city of 'Norwegian Wood' Every year since 1985, Europe has chosen a city to showcase its cultural life and cultural development.

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