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Stocks rally as Greek debt talks show signs of life
After losing for most of the day, the Dow rallied to close up four points at 12878 on late reports that suggested the unraveling Greek debt talks might be saved after all.
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Venezuela's opposition unites around Capriles. Can he beat Chavez?
A record turnout of nearly 3 million people voted in Venezuela's opposition presidential primary yesterday, selecting Henrique Capriles Radonski as the candidate.
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Top Picks: New works by da Vinci, the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, and more
Dion releases new songs, StoryCorps tells the tale of a couple who met because of a wrong e-mail address, filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman explains why Black History Month should be a relic of the past, and more top picks.
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Da Vinci’s Ghost
Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man has been called the world's most famous drawing. But what does it mean?
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Mario Monti is working through Italy's debt crisis. Is the US watching?
Italy may find Prime Minister Mario Monti's dose of discipline hard to swallow, but his depoliticized democracy is the only form of government that can move Italy forward. Monti's experiment may also serve as an antidote to the political dysfunction in the West – especially the US.
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As UN nuclear inspectors arrive, Iran says 'questions will be answered'
The three-day visit could shape the direction of Western efforts to curb Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran says is only for peaceful purposes.
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Five ways to invest in Europe – seriously
Just because there's a sovereign debt crisis doesn't mean there's no opportunity in Europe, especially if investors are selective and defensive.
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10 self-published novelists who made it big in 2011
These 10 self-published novelists all hit The New York Times bestseller list in 2011.
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Why Germany raises ire in a struggling Europe
On the eve of a major EU summit aimed at saving the euro, anti-German sentiment is on the rise, with many in struggling eurozone countries tired of Berlin's dictates.
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Italian PM announces new austerity measures
Italian prime minister Mario Monti will present a new austerity plan to his country's parliament on Monday.
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Lost da Vinci: Priceless da Vinci portrait sold for $21,000
Lost da Vinci: Art historian Martin Kemp, of the University of Oxford, believes the mystery painting, which appeared in 1998, is a portrait of the duke's daughter, created by da Vinci for her wedding book.
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Even amid eurozone crisis, Italians chafe at deeper cuts
Italy is under pressure from the European Central Bank to adopt austerity measures, but Italians suffering financially resent the government's austerity plan and tax increases.
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European markets tumble as investors fear Italian default
Investors in Europe have set their sights on Italy, speculating that if a Greek bailout isn't approved and Athens defaults on its government debt, Italy is next.
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In Pictures: Garmin-Cervelo cycling team
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Berlusconi's referendum defeat: beginning of the end?
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi admitted defeat amid a large voter turnout and rejection of a ballot question to give government ministers immunity from appearing in court. Berlusconi is facing three fraud trials and a sex scandal.
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In Pictures: Unusual architecture
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Plenty of flash at lightning-brief start of Berlusconi trial
The latest case against Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi, who faces charges of sexual misconduct, was adjourned within minutes, but outside the court was a raucous amalgam of protesters and police.
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Global News Blog
Even Michelangelo's David is worried about his weak ankles
An underground railway project in Rome could bring Michelangelo's iconic David tumbling down because of weak marble around its ankles.
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Italy's Silvio Berlusconi faces April trial for relations with 'Ruby the Heart Stealer'
An Italian judge agreed Tuesday to expedite Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's trial on charges related to underage prosecution. It is scheduled to begin April 6.
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Italian prosecutors push for speedy trial in Berlusconi prostitution case
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has weathered many scandals during his career, could be in court within weeks to face charges related to underage prostitution.
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Stock market in London and Toronto to merge
Stock market merger between London Stock Exchange and TMX Group will create one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.
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Germany – the new mini-superpower
As its economic clout rises, Germany sheds its postwar identity, becoming more assertive in Europe and the world.
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