Tintin always is flawless, courageous and heroic — right up to the point of being cartoonesque.
That left British actor Jamie Bell, 25, with the challenge of turning the character into a believable, flesh-and-bones intrepid reporter for Steven (...)
BRUSSELS — The European Union is considering a roughly 75 percent cut in funding for a program that helps feed 18 million of its poorest citizens.
The cuts, set to take effect after New Year's, would come at a time of rising unemployment and (...)
BRUSSELS — The European Union's foreign policy chief said Tuesday that Israel's plan to build 1,100 new housing units in occupied east Jerusalem "should be reversed" since it undermines peace negotiations with the Palestinians.
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ANTWERP: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin are considering playing doubles together at the 2012 London Olympics.
The Belgian stars said at a joint press conference on Thursday they are open to the idea but need to overcome scheduling (...)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Germany's goals flowed freely once again at the World Cup, this time battering Argentina 4-0 on Saturday to propel the three-time champions into the semifinals and send both Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona home.
Miroslav (...)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: David Villa finished off a move of Spanish perfection to finally break down Portugal's defensive wall Tuesday, giving the European champions a 1-0 win and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Villa scored his fourth (...)