Europe
The best of breaking news from journalists on-the-ground in Europe.
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The national chairman of the Pirate Party, Bernd Schloemer, and the national chairman of the Left Party, Katja Kipping, met to hold talks in Berlin. The conversation was moderated by Jakob Augstein.
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Olympic medals adorn trees at the Shakespeare fountain and statue in London's Leicester Square. The UK currently has five gold medals, six silver medals and four bronze medals.
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by Relay Images
British indie band Lawson performs at BT London Live to crowds of screaming teenagers in London's Hyde Park. The live gig is part of a number of cultural events being held during the Olympic Games.
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File image: CD Nacional of Madeira transfers the Portuguese central-back Neto to AC Siena. File image from January 2012.
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by alec MOSES
South Africa is celebrating Team South Africa at London 2012 by showcasing some of the best in arts and crafts at their Olympic home, Ekhaya, in the Elizabeth Hall. Dance Africa Dance, a dance performance curated by Zenzi Mbuli focuses on Xhosa.
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Large areas of empty seats in the men's Olympic quarter final badminton at Wembley Arena.
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Tally Koren who was voted the winner of the London Fringe Best Singer/Songwriter Award & played on BBC Radio 2 seen busy planning and interviewing a team for upcoming shows and a new release in the heart of London, as an Independent Artist.
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by Bimal Sharma
Russian president Vladimir Putin arrives in London to watch the judo at the Olympic Games, as he is a keen player and fan. British Prime Minister Cameron held talks about Syria with president Putin at 10 Downing Street also.
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by FEMEN
Five topless French FEMEN activists were arrested in London after protesting against countries with Sharia Law taking part in the Olympics. Sharia Law is the moral code and religious law of Islam.
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Stipe Mesić, former president of Croatia visits Zagorje to honor a memory of his close friend and co-worker in Yugoslavian presidency, the late Janez Drnovšek, who was Prime Minister and a President of Slovenia and a President of ex. Yugoslavia.
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Hammersmith market with live performances & large screen for airing London Olympics provides a conducive atmosphere for public to enjoy lunch and purchase goods at a time when More than 1 in 10 small enterprises considering closure because of Economy
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by Paul Jerram
Chairman of Olympic Delivery Authority, Sir John Armitt, and Mayor Boris Johnson's Director of Environment and Digital London, Kulveer Ranger attend a Global Sports Industry Congress at the House of Russia in Kensington Gardens.
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Every 2nd of August in Bologna there is a commemoration for the "Strage di Bologna", a terrorist bombing of the central station of Bologna, in 1980, which killed 85 people and injured more than 200.
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Chorley celebrates the Olympic success with it's 1st Gold Post Box. The Royal Mail painted the post box outside Chorley Town Hall Gold to celebrate Bradley Wiggins Olympic victory.
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by Zahyr Caan
Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters is the Hindu festival of Rakshabandhan. On a full moon day in the month of Sravana (August), sisters tie thread amulets on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their longevity and happiness.

































































