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Portugal to Take Two Guantanamo Prisoners; United States, None

By | 08.14.09 | 12:17 pm

Portugal has agreed to take two Syrians held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The deal was apparently reached last week, but didn’t get a whole lot of attention.

Portugal is the third European Union country to accept Guantanamo prisoners More…

State of Play: Europe Reacts (Curiously) to Obama Victory

By | 11.07.08 | 5:23 pm

The overwhelming reaction in Europe to the election of Sen. Barack Obama has been one of enthusiasm and support. Yet a scan of the European press also reveals some peculiar — and some deplorable — responses.

Der Spiegel reports on the shock that has rippled through the German-speaking world after More…