Europe:

Turkey's Ambassador Not Returning to US Yet
Turkey says its ambassador will not return to Washington until Congress clarifies its stand on a 'genocide' resolution

Northrop Drops Effort to Win US Airtanker Contract
Security company pulls out of bid to build next generation of aerial refueling tankers for US Air Force

London Meeting Looks at Road Ahead for HIV/AIDS Prevention
VOA spoke to ministers, aid workers, and campaigners about importance of keeping HIV/AIDS on global agenda

US Supports Greece's Austerity Measures
Secretary of State Clinton made comments during Washington news conference with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.

French President Pushes Use of Nuclear Energy
Nicolas Sarkozy urges world community to embrace nuclear energy as an indispensable tool in the fight against global warming

Turkey Quake Reminds Istanbul of Danger
14 million people living in Istanbul waiting for what is known there as "The Big One"

Foreign Workers in Russia Face Sudden Red-Tape Barrier
Sudden enforcement of four-year-old visa statue may signal new Kremlin effort to discourage foreign presence in Russia

Alleged al-Qaida Terrorist Cell on Trial in Brussels
Nine alleged members of al-Qaida terrorist cell on trial in Brussels on charges of recruiting jihadists, prepared terrorist attacks

Turkey Quake Toll Expected to Climb
Powerful earthquake hit Elazig province before dawn killing at least 57 and injuring scores

Amnesty Report: Justice Systems Fail Female Rape Victims
Amnesty International says in countries surveyed, all had issues that discouraged women, girls from seeking justice for sexual crimes

New Video Games Renew Cold War Stereotypes
Despite efforts by Washington and Moscow to move forward, old stereotypes are hard to kill

Iceland Rejects Bill to Repay Britain, Netherlands
Partial results show that more than 93 percent voted no

British PM Visits Troops in Afghanistan
Gordon Brown arrived Saturday, spoke to British troops at camps in southern Helmand province

Britain's Prime Minister Testifies on UK Role in Iraq War
Gordon Brown says it was right to go to war in Iraq in 2003, but laments loss of life and mistakes made

Greece Offers Tough Job for Top Statistical Expert
Ad in the Economist magazine says job requires a doctorate, a working knowledge of Greek, and experience running a large organization

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