04/04/2011 | Argentina

City public buildings to lose Federal Police guard, City Gov't considers pressing charges

The City's public buildings will no longer be guarded by Federal Police agents. Security Minister Nilda Garré said that the aim of the measure is to "reinforce the presence of policemen in the streets." City Cabinet Chief Horacio Rodríguez Larreta said that the City administration "is considering pressing charges against the Government."

12/02/2012 | World

Greek lawmakers approve austerity bill as Athens burns

Greece's parliament approved a deeply unpopular austerity bill on Monday to secure a second EU/IMF bailout and avoid national bankruptcy, as buildings burned across central Athens and violence spread around the country.

20/05/2012 | World

Italy quake kills six, damages historic buildings

A strong earthquake in northern Italy killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets.

17/11/2012 | World

Israel bombs Hamas government buildings in Gaza

28/01/2012 | Latin America

Death toll in Rio buildings collapse climbs to 17

Rescue teams recovered three more bodies between the rubble of the three buildings that collapsed in Rio de Janeiro en Wednesday and thus the total amount of victims reached 17, sources said.