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EU seeks legal opinion on global copyright

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The European Union's executive said on Wednesday it would refer a disputed global agreement to tackle online piracy to the bloc's highest court to check whether it complies with EU fundamental rights.

Greece Parliament Debates Bailout Legislation amid Protests

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Trade unionists, communists and pensioners angry at punishing spending cuts in Greece marched through central Athens on Wednesday as lawmakers set to work on legislation needed to secure payment of a second bailout for the debt-laden country.
Signage for a T-Mobile store is pictured in downtown Los Angeles, California

T-Mobile Asks FCC to Block Verizon's Airwaves Bid

T-Mobile USA Inc. asked regulators in a filing on Tuesday to block Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZW)'s bid to buy airwaves from cable companies, arguing that the move would pose a clear threat to competition.
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Unions to protest cuts, Greece debates more measures

Greek unions, the unemployed and communists will protest on Wednesday against spending cuts introduced to secure a multi-billion-euro bailout, and lawmakers will debate a debt swap to avoid imminent bankruptcy.
The alleged iPad 3's front glass panel

iPad 3 Release Date Rumors Update: Leaked 'Front Glass Panel' and Germany Launch

iPad 3, Apple's next generation tablet, is expected to debut on March 7 and hence, it's not surprising to find Apple watchers vie with one another in trying to be the first to come out with an authentic leaked photo, that would throw light on what the new tablet will boast of. One such site, Apple.pro, published a photo of an alleged component of iPad 3 though, unfortunately, it had very little new to reveal.
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Kim Dotcom wins bail in fight against U.S. extradition

U.S. crime-fighters failed in a bid to keep alleged Internet pirate Kim Dotcom behind bars on Wednesday when a New Zealand court freed him from jail and instead put him under effective house arrest and banned him from using the Internet.
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Cloud computing report slams Brazil, India, China

A U.S. software industry report on Wednesday chided Brazil, China and India for policies it said threatened the future of cloud computing, but also took aim at developed countries such as Germany that did well on its inaugural scorecard.
Clinton Wears Green

Hillary Clinton Wears Green in G20 'Family Photo' While Others Sport White: Did She Miss The Memo?

In a strange mix-up, Hillary Clinton stuck out at a meeting of the G20 foreign affairs ministers in Los Cabos, Mexico this week. While the 30 other foreign secretaries and ministers wore crisp white shirts, Clinton stuck out sporting a lime green blouse. The informal meeting marked the first time the G20 Ministers of Foreign Affairs assembled together. The G20 members gathered in Mexico to discuss among other issues food security, sustainable development and the growing international economy.
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Euro zone seals second Greek bailout

Euro zone finance ministers sealed on Tuesday a second bailout for debt-laden Greece that will resolve its immediate financing needs but seems unlikely to revive the nation's shattered economy.
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Europeans Near Deal on Second Greek Bailout

Euro zone finance ministers inched toward approving a second bailout for debt-laden Greece Monday night that would resolve Athens' immediate repayment needs but seems unlikely to revive the nation's shattered economy.
Former East German rights activist Joachim Gauck will be Germany’s next president.

Joachim Gauck: Five Things to Know About Germany’s Next President

On Friday, Christian Wulff resigned as president of Germany. Two days later, Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of the main political parties agreed on a replacement: Joachim Gauck, 72, a candidate whose popularity with the public may help restore some faith to the office of the presidency.
Barcelona's Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal against Valencia during their La Liga match in Barcelona

Messi Nipping at Ronaldo’s Heels in Golden Shoe Race

Argentine soccer phenom Lionel Messi stormed into second behind Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo in the running for the European Golden Shoe award, following a stunning performance in Barcelona's 5-1 dominating victory over Valencia, where he racked up four goals in a row.
Rose Monday Carnival

Rose Monday: German Carnival Mocks Politicians With Satirical Parade Floats [PHOTOS]

Rosenmontag, known as Rose Monday, is one of the highlights of the German Karneval. Similar to Mardi Gras, it is celebrated on the Monday before Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent in Germany. In the Rose Monday parade in Düsseldorf this year, many of the floats were meant to mock politicians while sending a political message to the crowd. Take a look at some of the most satirical parade floats in celebration of Rose Monday.
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Aircraft financing costs seen close to peak

The cost of financing new planes may come off current highs for some carriers as lenders step up competition for creditworthy debtors, a top supplier of aircraft financing told Reuters.

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