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Managers investigated in Italian shipwreck probe
Three executives from Europe's biggest cruise ship operator were named Wednesday in a probe into the firm's Costa Concordia tragedy as eight more bodies including a child's were found in the wreck.
49 dead, hundreds injured in Buenos Aires train crash
A packed commuter train slammed into a retaining wall at a railway terminus in Buenos Aires during rush hour Wednesday, leaving at least 49 dead, 600 injured, and dozens trapped in the wreckage.
EU opens door to 'debt relief' for north African states
European governments have opened the door to a radical offer of "debt relief" for Arab north African neighbours such as Egypt, EU and governmental sources told AFP Wednesday.
Australia's foreign minister resigns amid dispute
Australia's foreign minister resigned Wednesday amid an ongoing leadership squabble, saying he could not continue in his role without the support of Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
New Zealand pays silent tribute to quake dead
New Zealand paused for two minutes' silence on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake, which left 185 people dead.
Huge rare pink diamond found in Australia
Mining giant Rio Tinto said it has unearthed a "remarkable" 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the resources-rich nation.
- Rio dazzles in Carnival finale
- Adele wins big again at hometown Brit Awards
- New Zealand honours quake dead, one year on
- 15,000 die each year crossing India's rail tracks
- Canada threatens trade war with EU over oil sands
- Eurozone heading for deal on new Greek bailout
- Iran threatens to cut oil to more EU nations
- Quake-weary Christchurch still on edge, one year on
- European cold snap tests Gazprom's reach
- Former East German rights activist to be president: Merkel
Highlight
Three executives from Europe's biggest cruise ship operator were named Wednesday in a probe into the firm's Costa Concordia tragedy as eight more bodies including a child's were found in the wreck.