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B. 05-24 Brussels fatal gun attack at Jewish museum Jewish Museum, Brussels
2. 05-25 Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU European Parliament, France
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E. 07-13 Germany wins World Cup over Argentina Maracana, Rio de Janeiro
09-18 Scots reject independence EDINBURGH, Scotland
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Summary.     Click for More >   Germany wins World Cup over Argentina Map of Maracana Brazil  Germany won the match 1-0 after extra time, with a goal from Mario Götze. The result marked Germany's fourth World Cup title and their first since reunification MH17 victims arrive in Netherlands 500 feared dead after boat sunk off Malta coast Scots reject independence   Voters in Scotland turned out in unprecedented numbers and early results suggested they were not in favor of ending union with England ISIS video claims to show beheading of Alan Henning Berlin Wall: Thousands of balloons released Space probe scores bull's-eye with comet landing Iran talks: Diplomats ponder extending deadline Oil prices plunge after Opec meeting Italy takes over 'migrant ship' after distress scare
Swiss narrowly back migration curbs Giraffe killed despite campaign Storm with 106-mph gusts slams flooded Britain Two aboard missing Malaysia Airlines jet traveling with stolen passports EU and US impose Crimea sanctions Gerry Adams held over 1972 murder Brussels fatal gun attack at Jewish museum   A gunman has shot dead three people at the Jewish Museum in the Belgian capital, officials say. A fourth person was seriously wounded Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU   The National Front has come first in France's elections to the European Parliament in what PM Manuel Valls has declared a 'political earthqu... King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Ukraine hails EU's 'historic pact' with ex-Soviet states Sarkozy held over influence claims   Brazil humiliated by rampant Germany Map of Belo Horizonte Brazil
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Hollande confirms Trierweiler split Amanda Knox found guilty of murder again   Swiss narrowly back migration curbs  Swiss voters have narrowly backed a referendum proposal to bring back strict quotas for immigration from European Union countries Giraffe killed despite campaign   A bid to save a young giraffe from destruction at Copenhagen Zoo has failed, and the giraffe was put down on Sunday morning Storm with 106-mph gusts slams flooded Britain   The latest round of bad weather slammed into west coast with torrential rain. Trucks were toppled, trees were felled Belgian children may be able to choose death Italian president asks Renzi to form government 'Illegal' Crimean referendum condemned   Two aboard missing Malaysia Airlines jet traveling with stolen passports  Two people aboard Boeing 777 were traveling with passports reported stolen in Thailand, foreign ministry officials in Italy and Austria said No Ukraine accord in US-Russia talks   EU and US impose Crimea sanctions   The EU and US have announced travel bans and asset freezes against a number of officials from Russia and Ukraine Ukraine signs EU trade pact US-Russia deadlock on Ukraine crisis NATO suspends Russia cooperation Two AP journalists shot in Afghanistan, one fatally G-7 leaders agree to impose new sanctions on Russia Gerry Adams held over 1972 murder   Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been arrested by Northern Ireland police in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville Brussels fatal gun attack at Jewish museum Map of Jewish Museum Belgium


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Feb.11  Hollande honoured at US state dinner
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Feb.20  Ukraine sanctions imposed amid clashes


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Mar.5  Top diplomats seek Ukraine solution
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Mar.14  Kerry, Lavrov hold last-ditch talks
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Mar.23  French satellite images show possible debris from missing flight
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April 2014 ... more > Top ^
Apr.1  NATO chief Rasmussen says no Russian troop withdrawal seen
Apr.4
 Rancadore rearrested after new warrant for Mafia boss
Apr.10  Putin warns Europe of gas shortages
Apr.11  Italy's navy rescues 6,000 migrants in just four days, U.N. says
Apr.18  Pope Francis prays for abandoned in Good Friday service
Apr.23  U.S. paratroopers in Poland amid crisis
Apr.25  Western leaders consider new Russia sanctions
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May 2014 ... more > Top ^
May.6  Ukraine crisis dominates Council of Europe meeting
May.7  Malala plea over Nigeria schoolgirls
May.17  Leaders declare 'war' on Boko Haram
May.23  US ship finds hull of missing yacht
May.24  
  A gunman has shot dead three people at the Jewish Museum in the Belgian capital, officials say. A fourth person was seriously wounded.    The attacker arrived by car, got out, fired on people at the mu...
 Real Madrid win Champions League May.25   Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU Map of European Parliament France
  The National Front has come first in France's elections to the European Parliament in what PM Manuel Valls has declared a 'political earthquake'.    Eurosceptic parties are coming first in Denmark and Greece. Britain's UKIP party surges in E...
May.26  France's Hollande calls for reform of 'remote' EU May.30  Row brews as Merkel backs Juncker as EU chief May.31  Frenchman 'held over Brussels killings'

June 2014 ... more > Top ^
Jun.2   King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates
  King Juan Carlos of Spain has announced his intention to abdicate, after nearly 40 years on the throne Jun.4  G7 warns Russia of fresh sanctions Jun.5  D-Day anniversary: World leaders gather for ceremony Jun.6   D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Map of Sword Beach Normandy France  Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders are attending the main commemoration event marking the 70th anniversary of the landings Jun.8  Rafael Nadal clinches record ninth French Open title Jun.18  Spain knocked out of World Cup by Chile Jun.19 German caver Johann Westhauser surfaces  10 die in flooding in Bulgaria after heavy rain Jun.20  Refugee figures 'highest since WW2' Jun.21  Pope Francis attacks 'evil' mafia in 'Ndrangheta base Jun.27     Ukraine hails EU's 'historic pact' with ex-Soviet states   Ukraine's president has hailed a 'historic' trade pact with the European Union, calling it the 'most important day' since independence in 1991

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Jul.1     Sarkozy held over influence claims   French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling Jul.4  Germany through to semi-finals over France  Germany arrests 'suspected US spy' Jul.7  Jet disaster averted in Barcelona near-miss Jul.8     Brazil humiliated by rampant Germany
Map of Belo Horizonte Brazil
  Brazil suffer one of the most humiliating World Cup defeats as Germany score five first-half goals in reaching the final, 1-7
 Germany were 5-0 up inside 29 remarkable minutes in front of a disbelieving Estadio Mineirao crowd
Jul.10  Germany expels U.S. Embassy official Jul.13     Germany wins World Cup over Argentina
Map of Maracana Brazil
  Germany won the match 1-0 after extra time, with a goal from Mario Götze. The result marked Germany's fourth World Cup title and their first since reunification
 Germany's victory meant that three consecutive World Cups have been won by teams from the same continent, following Italy and Spain in 2006 and 2010 respectively, the first time this has happened in World Cup history. Italian Nicola Rizzoli was named as the referee of the final. Among these invited leaders was Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, the next World Cup hosts, and Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa, the previous host. Rousseff delivered the trophy to the champion in the awards ceremony. German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel were present for the final
Jul.14  Costa Concordia: Wrecked cruise ship floating again Jul.16  Dutch state found liable in deaths of 300 men in Srebrenica massacre  Ukraine crisis: US and EU boost sanctions on Russia Jul.19  400 migrants rescued near Malta; 19 dead Jul.22  MH17 dead to be flown to Netherlands  Costa Concordia to be towed away to Genoa for scrap Jul.23     MH17 victims arrive in Netherlands   Two planes carrying bodies from crashed flight MH17 have landed in the Netherlands where a day of mourning for the 298 victims has been decl... Jul.27  Costa Concordia makes final voyage  Nibali seals Tour de France win Jul.29  US and EU widen sanctions on Russia

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Aug.3 French and German leaders mark WW1 anniversary
Aug.6 Rosetta goes into orbit around comet  Putin orders retaliatory sanctions Aug.16  Man dies after 35 found in container Aug.19  2 Italian air force jets collide over Italy, sparking fire Aug.29  Ukraine 'slipping out of control', Germany warns Aug.30 Ukraine crisis: EU 'must act on Russia aggression'  EU sets Russia sanctions ultimatum

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Sep.3  France halts Russia warship delivery Sep.4  Nato summit: Russia criticised over Ukraine crisis Sep.8  Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting second child Sep.12  Ian Paisley: Politicians and religious leaders react to death Sep.13 Hostage 'death video' investigated
Sep.14  Merkel: Fighting anti-Semitism is German duty  Swedish prime minister resigns after election loss  Islamic State crisis: Kerry to lead talks in Paris Sep.15     500 feared dead after boat sunk off Malta coast  2 heavily loaded boats were wrecked in the past week, possibly killing 700 people fleeing Africa for Europe  Parliament set to ratify landmark EU deal Sep.17  Scottish independence: Voters answer referendum question Sep.18  First results of Scotland vote trickle in   Scots reject independence Map of EDINBURGH United Kingdom
  Voters in Scotland turned out in unprecedented numbers and early results suggested they were not in favor of ending union with England.    The 'No' side has an unassailable lead of 1,877,252 votes to 1,512,688. Nationally, the margin of victory is ab...
Sep.19  Scottish referendum: Salmond to quit after Scots vote No Sep.21 Climate change summit: Thousands join global protests Sep.25  Greek woman allegedly buried alive by accident, then died

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Oct.3     ISIS video claims to show beheading of Alan Henning  A short video shows the apparent beheading of British aid worker, with the executioner blaming the death on the United Kingdom Oct.4  Briton held hostage in Libya freed Oct.6 Nurse infected with Ebola in Spain
Oct.9  MH17 passenger was found wearing oxygen mask, Dutch says Oct.19 Russia denies submarine incident off Sweden  Spanish nurse Ebola test negative Oct.20 Total oil company CEO dies in Moscow plane crash Oct.22  Sweden could use force in sub hunt Oct.26 Vulnerable European banks identified Oct.30 Ukraine, Moscow clinch deal on Russian gas supply

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Nov.2  Fossil fuels should be phased out by 2100 says IPCC Nov.3  Workers find last body while dismantling Concordia ship Nov.6  No Israel charge over Gaza ship raid Nov.8  Gorbachev: World on brink of new Cold War Nov.9   Berlin Wall: Thousands of balloons released
Map of Brandenburg Gate Germany  Some 8,000 helium balloons have been released into the night sky over Germany's capital to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall Nov.10 Russian brinksmanship at Cold War levels Nov.12   Space probe scores bull's-eye with comet landing
  A mechanical space traveler called the Philae plunked down on its target, 67P comet - some 310 million miles from Earth Nov.13 Young tiger prowling near Disneyland Paris Nov.14  Philae comet lander back in contact Nov.17  Frenchman is part of ISIS beheading video Nov.23   Iran talks: Diplomats ponder extending deadline   Foreign ministers trying to reach an agreement on nuclear program are considering extending negotiations, as Monday's deadline for a deal lo... Nov.27     Oil prices plunge after Opec meeting
Map of Vienna Austria  The price of oil slumped after the Opec oil producers' cartel decided not to cut output at its meeting in Vienna

December 2014 ... more > Top ^
Dec.7  African migrant boat capsizes off Yemen, 70 dead Dec.12  UK flights hit by computer failure Dec.21 Driver attacks French pedestrians
Dec.28 Italy ferry fire: Evacuation hampered by winds Dec.29 Scotland confirms case of Ebola  Italy ferry death toll rises to 10 Dec.30     Italy takes over 'migrant ship' after distress scare   Rescuers from the Italian navy and coast guard have taken control of a cargo ship Blue Sky M thought to be carrying hundreds of migrants


NATO suspends Russia cooperation D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Map of Sword Beach Normandy France  Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders are attending the main commemoration event marking the 70th anniversary of the landings French and German leaders mark WW1 anniversary Ukraine crisis: EU 'must act on Russia aggression' Russia denies submarine incident off Sweden Russian brinksmanship at Cold War levels   Italy takes over 'migrant ship' after distress scare   Rescuers from the Italian navy and coast guard have taken control of a cargo ship Blue Sky M thought to be carrying hundreds of migrants Giraffe killed despite campaign   A bid to save a young giraffe from destruction at Copenhagen Zoo has failed, and the giraffe was put down on Sunday morning Storm with 106-mph gusts slams flooded Britain   The latest round of bad weather slammed into west coast with torrential rain. Trucks were toppled, trees were felled Belgian children may be able to choose death   Two aboard missing Malaysia Airlines jet traveling with stolen passports  Two people aboard Boeing 777 were traveling with passports reported stolen in Thailand, foreign ministry officials in Italy and Austria said German caver Johann Westhauser surfaces   MH17 victims arrive in Netherlands   Two planes carrying bodies from crashed flight MH17 have landed in the Netherlands where a day of mourning for the 298 victims has been decl...   500 feared dead after boat sunk off Malta coast  2 heavily loaded boats were wrecked in the past week, possibly killing 700 people fleeing Africa for Europe Nurse infected with Ebola in Spain Russia denies submarine incident off Sweden Total oil company CEO dies in Moscow plane crash Young tiger prowling near Disneyland Paris Italy ferry fire: Evacuation hampered by winds Scotland confirms case of Ebola   Italy takes over 'migrant ship' after distress scare   Rescuers from the Italian navy and coast guard have taken control of a cargo ship Blue Sky M thought to be carrying hundreds of migrants   Brazil humiliated by rampant Germany Map of Belo Horizonte Brazil




European Union, 2014 War & Army Timeline ... See World War & Army timeline Top ^
2014
Apr.1  NATO chief Rasmussen says no Russian troop withdrawal seen
Apr.1
Apr.11  Italy's navy rescues 6,000 migrants in just four days, U.N. says
Apr.23  U.S. paratroopers in Poland amid crisis
May.23  US ship finds hull of missing yacht
Jun.5  D-Day anniversary: World leaders gather for ceremony
Jun.6
Jul.16  Dutch state found liable in deaths of 300 men in Srebrenica massacre
Jul.19  400 migrants rescued near Malta; 19 dead
Aug.3
Aug.19  2 Italian air force jets collide over Italy, sparking fire
Aug.29  Ukraine 'slipping out of control', Germany warns
Aug.30
Sep.3  France halts Russia warship delivery
Sep.14  Islamic State crisis: Kerry to lead talks in Paris
Oct.19
Oct.22  Sweden could use force in sub hunt
Nov.10
Dec.30




European Union, 2014 Disasters Timeline ... See World Disasters timeline Top ^
2014
Feb.9
Feb.12
Feb.13
Mar.8
Mar.23  French satellite images show possible debris from missing flight
Apr.11  Italy's navy rescues 6,000 migrants in just four days, U.N. says
May.23  US ship finds hull of missing yacht
Jun.19
Jun.19  10 die in flooding in Bulgaria after heavy rain
Jul.7  Jet disaster averted in Barcelona near-miss
Jul.14  Costa Concordia: Wrecked cruise ship floating again
Jul.19  400 migrants rescued near Malta; 19 dead
Jul.22  MH17 dead to be flown to Netherlands
Jul.22  Costa Concordia to be towed away to Genoa for scrap
Jul.23
Jul.27  Costa Concordia makes final voyage
Jul.27  Nibali seals Tour de France win
Aug.16  Man dies after 35 found in container
Aug.19  2 Italian air force jets collide over Italy, sparking fire
Sep.15
Sep.25  Greek woman allegedly buried alive by accident, then died
Oct.6
Oct.9  MH17 passenger was found wearing oxygen mask, Dutch says
Oct.19
Oct.19  Spanish nurse Ebola test negative
Oct.20
Nov.3  Workers find last body while dismantling Concordia ship
Nov.13
Dec.7  African migrant boat capsizes off Yemen, 70 dead
Dec.12  UK flights hit by computer failure
Dec.28
Dec.29
Dec.29  Italy ferry death toll rises to 10
Dec.30




European Union, 2014 Sports Timeline ... See World Sports timeline Top ^
2014
May.24  Real Madrid win Champions League
Jun.8  Rafael Nadal clinches record ninth French Open title
Jun.18  Spain knocked out of World Cup by Chile
Jul.4  Germany through to semi-finals over France
Jul.8
  Brazil suffer one of the most humiliating World Cup defeats as Germany score five first-half goals in reaching the final, 1-7
 Germany were 5-0 up inside 29 remarkable minutes in front of a disbelieving Estadio Mineirao crowd
Jul.13   Germany wins World Cup over Argentina
Map of Maracana Brazil
  Germany won the match 1-0 after extra time, with a goal from Mario Götze. The result marked Germany's fourth World Cup title and their first since reunification
 Germany's victory meant that three consecutive World Cups have been won by teams from the same continent, following Italy and Spain in 2006 and 2010 respectively, the first time this has happened in World Cup history. Italian Nicola Rizzoli was named as the referee of the final. Among these invited leaders was Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, the next World Cup hosts, and Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa, the previous host. Rousseff delivered the trophy to the champion in the awards ceremony. German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel were present for the final




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2014 Mar.21 Ukraine signs EU trade pact
Apr.10  Putin warns Europe of gas shortages Jul.16  Dutch state found liable in deaths of 300 men in Srebrenica massacre Jul.29  US and EU widen sanctions on Russia Aug.6  Putin orders retaliatory sanctions Oct.20 Total oil company CEO dies in Moscow plane crash Oct.26 Vulnerable European banks identified Oct.30 Ukraine, Moscow clinch deal on Russian gas supply Nov.27   Oil prices plunge after Opec meeting Map of Vienna Austria  The price of oil slumped after the Opec oil producers' cartel decided not to cut output at its meeting in Vienna Dec.12  UK flights hit by computer failure



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2014 Jan.30 Amanda Knox found guilty of murder again
Mar.8   Two aboard missing Malaysia Airlines jet traveling with stolen passports  Two people aboard Boeing 777 were traveling with passports reported stolen in Thailand, foreign ministry officials in Italy and Austria said Apr.4 Two AP journalists shot in Afghanistan, one fatally Apr.4  Rancadore rearrested after new warrant for Mafia boss Apr.30 Gerry Adams held over 1972 murder   Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been arrested by Northern Ireland police in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville May.17  Leaders declare 'war' on Boko Haram May.24 Brussels fatal gun attack at Jewish museum Map of Jewish Museum Belgium
  A gunman has shot dead three people at the Jewish Museum in the Belgian capital, officials say. A fourth person was seriously wounded.    The attacker arrived by car, got out, fired on people at the mu...
May.31  Frenchman 'held over Brussels killings' Jun.21  Pope Francis attacks 'evil' mafia in 'Ndrangheta base Jul.1   Sarkozy held over influence claims   French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling Jul.4  Germany arrests 'suspected US spy' Jul.10  Germany expels U.S. Embassy official Sep.13 Hostage 'death video' investigated Sep.14  Merkel: Fighting anti-Semitism is German duty Oct.3   ISIS video claims to show beheading of Alan Henning  A short video shows the apparent beheading of British aid worker, with the executioner blaming the death on the United Kingdom Oct.4  Briton held hostage in Libya freed Nov.6  No Israel charge over Gaza ship raid Nov.17  Frenchman is part of ISIS beheading video Dec.21 Driver attacks French pedestrians



European Union, 2014 Politics Timeline ... See World Politics timeline Top ^
2014 Jan.25 Hollande confirms Trierweiler split
Feb.9   Swiss narrowly back migration curbs  Swiss voters have narrowly backed a referendum proposal to bring back strict quotas for immigration from European Union countries Feb.11  Hollande honoured at US state dinner Feb.13 Belgian children may be able to choose death Feb.17 Italian president asks Renzi to form government Feb.20  Ukraine sanctions imposed amid clashes Mar.5  Top diplomats seek Ukraine solution Mar.6 'Illegal' Crimean referendum condemned Mar.14  Kerry, Lavrov hold last-ditch talks Mar.14 No Ukraine accord in US-Russia talks Mar.17   EU and US impose Crimea sanctions   The EU and US have announced travel bans and asset freezes against a number of officials from Russia and Ukraine Mar.21 Ukraine signs EU trade pact Mar.30 US-Russia deadlock on Ukraine crisis Apr.4 Two AP journalists shot in Afghanistan, one fatally Apr.10  Putin warns Europe of gas shortages Apr.18  Pope Francis prays for abandoned in Good Friday service Apr.25  Western leaders consider new Russia sanctions Apr.26 G-7 leaders agree to impose new sanctions on Russia Apr.30 Gerry Adams held over 1972 murder   Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been arrested by Northern Ireland police in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville May.6  Ukraine crisis dominates Council of Europe meeting May.7  Malala plea over Nigeria schoolgirls May.17  Leaders declare 'war' on Boko Haram May.25 Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU Map of European Parliament France
  The National Front has come first in France's elections to the European Parliament in what PM Manuel Valls has declared a 'political earthquake'.    Eurosceptic parties are coming first in Denmark and Greece. Britain's UKIP party surges in E...
May.26  France's Hollande calls for reform of 'remote' EU May.30  Row brews as Merkel backs Juncker as EU chief Jun.2 King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates   King Juan Carlos of Spain has announced his intention to abdicate, after nearly 40 years on the throne Jun.4  G7 warns Russia of fresh sanctions Jun.5  D-Day anniversary: World leaders gather for ceremony Jun.6 D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Map of Sword Beach Normandy France  Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders are attending the main commemoration event marking the 70th anniversary of the landings Jun.20  Refugee figures 'highest since WW2' Jun.21  Pope Francis attacks 'evil' mafia in 'Ndrangheta base Jun.27   Ukraine hails EU's 'historic pact' with ex-Soviet states   Ukraine's president has hailed a 'historic' trade pact with the European Union, calling it the 'most important day' since independence in 1991 Jul.1   Sarkozy held over influence claims   French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling Jul.10  Germany expels U.S. Embassy official Jul.16  Ukraine crisis: US and EU boost sanctions on Russia Jul.23   MH17 victims arrive in Netherlands   Two planes carrying bodies from crashed flight MH17 have landed in the Netherlands where a day of mourning for the 298 victims has been decl... Jul.29  US and EU widen sanctions on Russia Aug.3 French and German leaders mark WW1 anniversary Aug.6 Rosetta goes into orbit around comet Aug.29  Ukraine 'slipping out of control', Germany warns Aug.30 Ukraine crisis: EU 'must act on Russia aggression' Aug.30  EU sets Russia sanctions ultimatum Sep.3  France halts Russia warship delivery Sep.4  Nato summit: Russia criticised over Ukraine crisis Sep.8  Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting second child Sep.12  Ian Paisley: Politicians and religious leaders react to death Sep.14  Merkel: Fighting anti-Semitism is German duty Sep.14  Swedish prime minister resigns after election loss Sep.14  Islamic State crisis: Kerry to lead talks in Paris Sep.15  Parliament set to ratify landmark EU deal Sep.17  Scottish independence: Voters answer referendum question Sep.18  First results of Scotland vote trickle in Sep.18 Scots reject independence Map of EDINBURGH United Kingdom
  Voters in Scotland turned out in unprecedented numbers and early results suggested they were not in favor of ending union with England.    The 'No' side has an unassailable lead of 1,877,252 votes to 1,512,688. Nationally, the margin of victory is ab...
Sep.19  Scottish referendum: Salmond to quit after Scots vote No Sep.21 Climate change summit: Thousands join global protests Oct.30 Ukraine, Moscow clinch deal on Russian gas supply Nov.2  Fossil fuels should be phased out by 2100 says IPCC Nov.8  Gorbachev: World on brink of new Cold War Nov.9 Berlin Wall: Thousands of balloons released Map of Brandenburg Gate Germany  Some 8,000 helium balloons have been released into the night sky over Germany's capital to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall Nov.12 Space probe scores bull's-eye with comet landing  A mechanical space traveler called the Philae plunked down on its target, 67P comet - some 310 million miles from Earth Nov.14  Philae comet lander back in contact Nov.23 Iran talks: Diplomats ponder extending deadline   Foreign ministers trying to reach an agreement on nuclear program are considering extending negotiations, as Monday's deadline for a deal lo...