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Romania scraps corruption decree, protesters keep up pressure

Romania scrapped on Sunday a contentious corruption decree in a climbdown after the biggest mass demonstrations since 1989, but protesters kept up pressure by taking to the streets for a sixth straight day.

Feb 05, 2017, 21:29 PM IST

Macedonian opposition also claims election victory

The Macedonian opposition Social Democrats claimed victory in elections, shortly after the ruling conservative party had announced that it had won.

Dec 12, 2016, 05:08 AM IST

Martin Schulz to quit as EU Parliament chief, enter German politics

Germany`s Martin Schulz said on Thursday he would step down as head of the European Parliament and return to national politics in elections next year.

Nov 24, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

US covertly financed Germany`s Willy Brandt: Historian

Washington bankrolled Willy Brandt in an internal party tussle that the politician finally won before eventually becoming the chancellor of West Germany, according to a historian, Der Spiegel magazine reported Friday.

Jun 10, 2016, 21:48 PM IST