EU Rejects Multi-Billion Dollar Rescue Plan For Eastern Europe

European Union leaders have ruled out a multi-billion dollar rescue plan for Eastern Europe in the face of the global economic crisis, despite warnings from Hungary that the rejection could lead to an economic “iron curtain” across the continent.

Iran ‘Starts’ Bushehr Nuclear Plant

In a move raising eyebrows from Jerusalem to Washington, Russian and Iranian officials began a test run of Iran’s first Nuclear plant, Worthy News established Thursday, February 26.

BREAKING: Nine Killed, Dozens Injured In Netherlands Plane Crash; Turkish Airlines ‘Unsafe’

A Turkish Airlines passenger plane with 135 people aboard crashed into a field in light fog while trying to land at Amsterdam’s main airport Wednesday, February 25, killing nine people and injuring more than 50, an area official said. The incident came amid revelations that Turkish Airlines has Europe’s worst safety record, Worthy News established.

Europe Wants “Global New Deal” To Fight Crisis

Europe was seeking a new “global deal” Tuesday, February 24, after British Prime Minister Gordon Brown launched an initiative that includes unprecedented new regulations for financial markets and hedge funds to tame the worst economic crisis in eight decades.

Iran And Russia Boost Military Cooperation, Threatening Stability

Russia and Iran are discussing major weapons deals, shortly after Tehran announced the development of an unmanned aircraft capable of striking Israel and Iranian made munitions were discovered in Iraq, Worthy News learned Friday, February 20.

BREAKING News: Poland Confirms Beheading Engineer In Pakistan

Poland confirmed Monday, February 9, the authenticity of video footage showing the beheading in Pakistan of a Polish engineer abducted over four months ago by Islamic militants linked to the groups Taliban and possibly Al-Qaeda.

Somalia Pirates Release Ukrainian Arms Ship

Ukraine says a cargo ship laden with weapons, which was held by pirates off the coast of Somalia since September, has been freed, Worthy News monitored Friday, February 6.

Iran To Open Nuclear Plant This Year, Russia Says

Russia’s nuclear power chief said Thursday, February 5, that his country plans to start up the Bushehr nuclear reactor in Iran this year, despite international concerns the project is part of a wider nuclear program.

Abortions To Stop Global Warming, British Adviser

Britain’s government adviser on the environment says abortions should be part of a policy against global warming and that couples who have more than two children are being “irresponsible.”

Libya’s Gadhafi Now Head of African Union

After years of diplomatic isolation by the West, Libya’s leader Moammar Gadhafi was spending his first full working day, Tuesday, February 3, as the newly elected chairman of the African Union, pledging to unite the continent into the “United States of Africa.”

Iraq Christians Caught In Middle After Provincial Poll

Iraq’s Shi’ite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made a strong showing in Saturday’s provincial elections, but it was unclear whether life would improve for the country’s embattled Christian minority.

Europe Concerned Over Dependency On Russian Gas

Amid a major global financial crisis, Eastern European governments were anxiously awaiting Thursday, January 29, if and when European Union funding will come for the Nabucco pipeline, in hopes of making Europe less dependent on Russian natural gas.

Hungary’s Prime Minister Urges Anti Hate Speech Legislation Amid Right-Wing Attacks

Hungary’s Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany has urged all political parties to urgently implement strict legislation against hate speech amid concerns over far right groups in the country. He made the comments over the weekend in Budapest at an international conference on combating racism in Hungary and elsewhere in Europe.

NEWS ALERT: Freezing Europe Awaits Russian Gas

Russian natural gas destined for Europe was flowing through Ukraine’s pipeline system Tuesday, January 20, raising hopes of an end to a two-week blockade that impacted nearly 20 countries, officials said.

Freezing Eastern Europe Facing Gas Crisis

With freezing temperatures across most of Europe, there was heated anger, Thursday, January 15, especially in Eastern Europe about the suspension in natural gas deliveries from Russia through Ukraine. The gas crisis comes at a difficult time for leading politicians, especially in Bulgaria, where some 2,000 people have demanded the government’s resignation over allegations of corruption.

IMF: Global Meltdown Worse Than Expected

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has warned that the world economy will decline more than previously anticipated.

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