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Greece's Prime Minister Lucas Papademos (L) escorts Socialist leader George Papandreou (C), conservative party leader Antonis Samaras (R) at his office in Athens, February 8, 2012.
Photo: Reuters

Greece Reaches Accord on Austerity Demands

Deal means nation can secure $172-billion bailout, avoid defaulting next month on bond payments

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Baltazar Garzon, once widely regarded as Spain's most prominent magistrate, leaves the Supreme Court in Madrid, January 17, 2012.

Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Judge Disbarred

Supreme Court effectively ends crusading Judge Garzon's legal career after he's found guilty of illegally recording conversations

Prince Harry was handed the prize of being the best co-pilot gunner on completing 18 months of rigorous training on the Apache Attack Helicopter, February 8, 2012.

Britain's Prince Harry Finishes Top in Class

Captain Wales trained for 18 months, was recognized as the top co-pilot gunner by members of group

 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban presents his annual state-of-the-nation speech in Budapest, February 7, 2012.

Hungary's PM Condemns International Critics Amid Economic Uncertainty

Viktor Orban defends government's record, new constitution in state-of-the-nation address as he slams European Commission

Michael McFaul, U.S. ambassador in Moscow

Kremlin attacks on US Embassy: Electioneering or End of Reset?

US Ambassador has become target of harshest anti-American rhetoric since end of Cold War

People hold national flags with posters of the founder of modern Turkey Kemal Ataturk as they visit his mausoleum in Ankara, Turkey, February 5, 2012.

Author Touts Turkish Hero's Model for Arab Spring Nations

Austin Bay calls Turkey's secular democracy, an Ataturk's legacy, country's 'most important, strongest foreign policy asset'

Irish abuse victim Marie Collins (R) talks during a news conference with British Professor Sheila Hollins in downtown Rome, February 7, 2012.

Vatican Prosecutor Denounces 'Deadly Culture of Silence'

Monsignor Scicluna calls on Catholic bishops to cooperate with authorities to prevent child sexual abuse

A boat caught in ice in Hamburg, northern Germany, Feb. 8, 2012.

Winter Tightens Icy Grip Across Europe

Death toll climbs to more than 400 as forecasters warn of continuing cold

The Parthenon on the Athens Acropolis is seen behind a Greek and an EU flag atop the Greek ministry of finance, February 8, 2012.

Greek Party Leaders Move Closer to Deal on More Spending Cuts

Talks broke up early Thursday with only one outstanding issue remaining

Drawing of Mormon temple planned for Paris

France's First Mormon Temple Sparks Controversy

The Mormon faith is viewed with deep suspicion in France

Russian researchers at the Vostok station in Antarctica after reaching subglacial Lake Vostok. Scientists hold a sign reading "05.02.12, Vostok station, boreshaft 5gr, lake at depth 3769.3 metres."

Russians Reach Ancient Antarctic Lake

Vostok hidden under ice for more than 15 million years

An April 21, 2010 file photo showing the Deepwater Horizon oil rig burning after an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, off the southeast tip of Louisiana

BP Reports 2011 Gains As It Braces for Oil Spill Trial

British oil company says it made nearly $40 billion in profits in 2011

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the lawmakers of his Islamic-rooted party at the parliament in Ankara,  Feb. 7, 2012.

Turkey Debates Role in Possible Syria Intervention

Turkey hardens stance against Syria, its Western allies increasingly looking to Ankara for help in unseating President Assad

Riot police scuffle with a female protester as they try to open the avenue outside the Greek Parliament during a heavy rain in Athens, February 7, 2012.

Greek Police Clash with Austerity Protesters

Some demonstrators charged steps of parliament, threw rocks at police, who fired tear gas at protesters, hit some with batons

Anti-Putin protesters in Moscow

Russians Ignore Arctic Cold and Keep Protest Flame Burning

Tens of thousands leave their warm apartments to demonstrate against Prime Minister Putin

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