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Russian row over 'Siege of Leningrad' black comedy

A "blasphemous" re-telling of one of the darkest moments in Soviet history or a much-needed comment on modern Russia? A new comedy set during the Siege of Leningrad has divided the country's viewers. "Prazdnik" or "Holiday" tells of the Voskresensky family, whose Communist Party connections...

Italy urges EU to act on irregular migration

Italian defense minister criticized the EU after up to 170 migrants are feared dead when two separate dinghies sank in the Mediterranean Sea.  "EU can no longer stand and watch," Elisabetta Trenta said in a Twitter post late Saturday.  One of the vessels capsized off Libya...

Police link N. Ireland car bomb to 'New IRA'

Police investigating a suspected car bombing in the Northern Irish city of Londonderry said Sunday they believe dissident republican group the New IRA to be responsible. The suspected bomb exploded at 8:10 pm (2010 GMT) on Saturday, as police were evacuating the area following a warning...