Polanski Arrested in Zurich On U S Extradition Request
Swiss police detained Roman Polanski at Zurich airport while he arrived for the Zurich Film Festival where he was to receive an honorary award. U S authorities have sought his extradition since 2005 over a 1977 case involving unlawful sexual conduct with a 13 year old girl.
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Merkel Secures Second Term as Germany Votes
Angela Merkel's center-right CDUCSU coalition with the Free Democrats wins a parliamentary majority. The Social Democrats suffer a decisive defeat, while Obama and Sarkozy congratulate Merkel as she prepares a busier agenda for her new four year term.
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Socialists retain power in Portugal elections
In Lisbon the center left Socialist Party wins reelection as prime minister Jose Socrates proclaims victory. With 99 percent of votes counted the Socialists hold 36.5 percent, while the center right Social Democratic Party trails at 29 percent amid high unemployment and a 60.5 percent turnout.
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