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Vatican's new bank chief has military ship links

The Vatican was drawn into a new controversy Friday after acknowledging that its bank's new president is also chairman of a shipbuilder making warships - a significant conflict for an institution that has long shunned ties to military manufacturing.

India puts $750M Italian helicopter deal on hold

India's Defense Ministry said Friday that it has put a $750 million contract to purchase helicopters from Italian company Finmeccanica on hold amid allegations that bribes were paid to obtain it.
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Early French pullout could put Mali gains at risk February 14, 2013
Proof of tastiness is in the pudding at DODDS-Europe competition
France to return 7 paintings looted during WWII

Proof of tastiness is in the pudding for Schweinfurt team in DODDS-Europe competition

The DODDS-Europe Culinary Faire is an annual competition in which the school system’s culinary arts students vie for top chef bragging rights and, for the first time, a chance to showcase their skills in a national competition in the United States.
13:23 February 14, 2013
Early French pullout could put Mali gains at risk February 14, 2013
Allen may withdraw from consideration for top NATO post in Europe February 13, 2013
Longo to replace Boozer as USAREUR, 7th Army deputy commander February 13, 2013
45-star flag treasured by French Resistance fighter is returned to US February 11, 2013

Dubrovnik: Arrive early or late to best enjoy Croatia's 'Pearl of the Adriatic'

Dubrovnik’s imposing and impressive walls are its marquee monument. It costs a pricey 70 HRK (about $12.60) to walk along them, but the views looking down over locals going about their day beneath vermilion roofs and limestone towers is worth the price. Getting up to the battlements early or late in the day avoids both the crowds, and, in summer, the unremitting heat.
12:13 February 12, 2013
Women's solo traveling under scrutiny after vacationer's killing in Turkey
Salzburg: City savors and promotes its links to Mozart January 23, 2003
London Olympic Park to host 2013 rock concerts
It's 'cash only' now for tourists at the Vatican

Famed Italian pianist exposes Vicenza students to classical music February 10, 2013
Postal Service plans to limit deliveries will not affect military February 8, 2013
DODEA: Teachers could face furloughs if defense cuts take effect February 7, 2013
Baseball legends touch ’em all in Wiffle Ball contest in Germany February 6, 2013
F-16 pilot remembered for love of life February 6, 2013
Immigration, military rules challenge female soldier’s marriage to German woman February 6, 2013
Troops get advance screening of Die Hard sequel, but Willis a no show February 6, 2013
US Africa Command headquarters to stay in Germany February 5, 2013
US Patriot missile battery in Turkey comes under NATO command February 5, 2013
Wiesbaden High School wins 'battle of the brains' February 5, 2013

Allen may withdraw from consideration for top NATO post in Europe

Gen. John Allen, who stepped down Sunday as the top U.S. general in Afghanistan, may withdraw from consideration as NATO Supreme Allied Commander-Europe and head of U.S. European Command, defense officials said Wednesday.
07:58 February 14, 2013
India, France review pending defense deal
Rwandan in Norway given 21 years in genocide case
UK flies Ghana troops to Mali
Russia, Kazakhstan may manage space base together
Longo to replace Boozer as USAREUR, 7th Army deputy commander February 13, 2013

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