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Islamists claim French botch hostage rescue in Somalia Somali Islamists claimed Saturday that a French commando unit had botched an attempt overnight to free a hostage in southern Somalia, leaving several dead.

12 January 2013

French unions, employers agree changes to labour laws French President Francois Hollande led a chorus of approval after unions and employers reached a deal on reforms to the country's complex labour laws after more than three months of talks.

12 January 2013

Greek parliament approves tax change under rescue terms Greece's parliament early Saturday approved a new tax bill, part of the latest batch of fiscal reforms tied to the country's next slice of EU loans.

12 January 2013

The Shard pierces London's skyline -- and skewers critics The Shard -- western Europe's tallest skyscraper -- opens its viewing platform to the public on February 1, giving unrivalled views over London and defiantly snubbing critics of the gigantic tower.

12 January 2013

Czechs vote to replace eurosceptic president Klaus Austerity-weary Czechs vote Friday and Saturday in the country's first-ever direct presidential election.

12 January 2013

Africa Eco Race-2013 Kazakhstan crews bound for Almaty Kazakhstan crews Shagirov/Moroz (winners of the race's T2 class) and Sazonov/Sakhimov were ranked 11th and 18th in their Auto category.

11 January 2013

Kazakhstan eagle that escaped from its British owner feels good in the wild Kazakhstan golden eagle named Stan has flown away from its British owner and feels good in the wild.

11 January 2013

Kazakhstan circus gymnasts won Golden Clown award in Netherlands Astana circus artists demonstrated a 5-minute long event that impressed both the audience and the jury of the Enschede Circus Festival.

11 January 2013

Boxing: Astana Arlans will fight German Eagles Chief coach Sergey Korchinsky has put forth almost the same squad against the Eagles as the one that won over the Italia Thunder in 2012.

11 January 2013

Marseille hopes for image makeover with culture year Long plagued by a reputation for gang crime and lawlessness, France's port city of Marseille is hoping its year as the European Capital of Culture will finally give its image a makeover.

11 January 2013

British flag raised in Belfast for first time since riots The British flag was hoisted over Belfast's City Hall on Wednesday for the first time since the decision not to fly it permanently sparked riots in Northern Ireland.

11 January 2013

Champagne faux pas at Obama inaugural luncheon? Would champagne by any other name taste as good? For French producers, the answer is a resounding "non".

11 January 2013

Kazakhstan ratified agreement with Azerbaijan on provision of land Azerbaijan will lease out a 0.5-hectare land lot in Khatinsk region of Baku to Kazakhstan for 49 years at the cost of 1 manat a year.

10 January 2013

Kazakhstan ratifies agreement on French military transit The document allows French aircrafts arriving from Afghanistan to land in Shymkent airport and re-load military property owned by the French.

10 January 2013

Airport debacle ignites concern for 'Made in Germany' brand Germany is concerned that its fabled international reputation for efficiency may have taken a blow from a catalogue of delays dogging major projects, especially the new Berlin airport.

10 January 2013

Cycling: Iglinsky tried on new team’s uniform Former Astana cyclist Valentin Iglinsky of Kazakhstan signed a one-year contract with French AG2R in the end of 2012.

10 January 2013

France's Carla Bruni to release new album Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, France's former first lady, will release a new album entitled "Little French Songs" in the spring, the singer-songwriter's agent said on Tuesday.

10 January 2013

Science gets a grip on finger wrinkles Getting pruney fingers from soaking in the bath is an evolutionary advantage, for it helps us get a better grip on objects under water.

09 January 2013

Football: 11-y.o. Kazakhstan footballer was invited to Real Madrid Kazybek Tuyakov, an 11-y.o. football player from Karaganda, Kazakhstan, has been invited to Real Madrid Football Club for tryouts.

09 January 2013

Pregnant Kate turns 31 Prince William's wife Catherine marks her 31st birthday on Wednesday, but her well-documented pregnancy is likely to make it a low-key celebration.

09 January 2013

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