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  1. Europa League preview: guide to last 32Read the original story w/Photo

    9 min ago | Telegraph.co.uk

    ... Porto and even Braga in recent years and, although in Moutinho and Miguel Veloso he possesses two of the stars of Portugal's World Cup side, the quarter finals may be a stretch. ROMA Manager: Claudio Ranieri Player to watch: Mirko Vucinic Aim: ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, World Soccer, More Sports, Liverpool

  2. Beaches May Be Reservoirs Of E.ColiRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | OfficialWire

    Beaches may be a reservoir of the pathogen E.coli as a result of migratory bird droppings, researchers in France and Portugal say.

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    Related Topix: Porto, Portugal, World News, 9, Public Relations

  3. Eurojust chief steps down amid accusationsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | EurActiv.com

    Jose Luis Lopes da Mota, president of Eurojust, communicated yesterday his resignation amid growing accusations concerning his involvement in the controversial 'Freeport' case in Portugal.

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    Related Topix: Europe, World News, Jose Socrates

  4. Portuguese government proposes legalization of gay marriageRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Earth Times

    Portugal's Socialist government on Thursday approved draft legislation that would legalize homosexual marriage in the Roman Catholic country.

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    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Wedding, Europe, World News, Jose Socrates

  5. Portugal Readies Itself to Become Europe's 6th Country With Gay Marriage. Weddings By AprilRead the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | Queerty

    ... its proposal to lawmakers for a debate, probably in January. If approved by Parliament, the proposed law goes to Portugal's conservative President Anibal Cavaco Silva, who can ratify or veto it. A veto can be overturned by Parliament. If there is no ...

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    Related Topix: Wedding, Europe, World News

  6. Anibal Cavaco Silva PORTUGAL X390 (GETTY) | ADVOCATE.COMRead the original story w/Photo

    12 hrs ago | Advocate

    The Roman Catholic nation of Portugal may soon become the sixth European country to legalize same-sex marriage.

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    Related Topix: Europe, World News, Wedding

  7. Portugal Marriage Equality Bill Likely to PassRead the original story w/Photo

    15 hrs ago | Towleroad

    ... its proposal to lawmakers for a debate, probably in January. If approved by Parliament, the proposed law goes to Portugal's conservative President Anibal Cavaco Silva, who can ratify or veto it. A veto can be overturned by Parliament. If there is no ...

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    Related Topix: Wedding, Europe, World News

  8. Portuguese Government Aims to Permit Same-Sex MarriageRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Cybercast News Service

    Portugal's Socialist government has drawn up a proposal that would make Portugal the sixth European country to allow gay marriage.

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    Related Topix: Wedding, Europe, World News, Gay/Lesbian, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

  9. Erlandsson leads South African OpenRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | The State

    ... yards at the long finishing hole. "It was a very well-played hole," said Martin, who won the 2007 Estoril Open de Portugal as an amateur. Van der Walt led the home charge Thursday with a round that included two eagles. He holed out at the 10th for ...

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  10. Portugal defender Pepe has knee surgeryRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | CBC News

    Pepe lies in pain on the Mestalla Stadium pitch in Valencia. Portugal defender Pepe has undergone surgery on his injured right knee, and his doctor says the Real Madrid player may recover in time for the World Cup.

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  11. EU's senior prosecutor quits amid corruption probeRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Boston.com

    ... tion was set up to improve judicial cooperation between EU members. Associated Press writer Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, contributed to this report.

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    Related Topix: Europe, Lisbon, Portugal, World News, Jose Socrates

  12. Eurojust chief quits over power abuse scandalRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | EUobserver.com

    ... happened while Mr da Mota was already a member of Eurojust - in 2002. A disciplinary inquiry launched in May by Portugal's chief prosecutor concluded earlier this week with the decision to suspend Mr da Mota from his functions for 30 days. He ...

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    Related Topix: Jose Socrates, Europe, World News

  13. Portuguese govt aims to permit gay marriage - APRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Guardian Unlimited

    A A A' Portugal's Socialist government has drawn up a proposal that would make Portugal the sixth European country to allow gay marriage. 9 comments

    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Wedding, Europe, World News, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

  14. M 5.4, Azores Islands regionRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | USGS Earthquakes

    340 km (210 miles) N of Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, Portugal 465 km (290 miles) NNW of Horta, Azores, Portugal 690 km (430 miles) NW of Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal 1845 km (1150 miles) WNW of LISBON, Portugal Location Uncertainty horizontal ...

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    Related Topix: Europe, World News, Lisbon, Portugal

  15. 07:20 Davydenko to Play at ...Read the original story

    22 hrs ago | Prensa Latina

    ... will have to beat first Federer which is top Grand Slam winner with 15 titles. Federer, first world rank, goes to Portugal to defend his Roland-Garros 2009 title. Spanish Albert Montanes was last Estoril Open winner. He defeated North American Blake ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Tennis Players, More Sports, Roger Federer, Tennis, James Blake

  16. Earthquake hits Spain, Portugal and MoroccoRead the original story w/Photo

    23 hrs ago | Radio Netherlands Wereldomroep

    An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has shaken Southern Spain and Portugal and northern Morocco.

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    Related Topix: Earthquake, Natural Disasters

  17. Rescue of stranded Flyglobespan passengers beginsRead the original story w/Photo

    23 hrs ago | Guardian Unlimited

    ... EasyJet is offering to fly back passengers stranded in France, Switzerland, mainland Spain, the Balearics and Portugal for A 60, including taxes, to any UK airport, by 24 December. Those stuck in Cyprus, Egypt, the Canaries and Madeira can come back ...

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Falkland Islands, Europe, United Kingdom, Faro, Portugal

  18. Career profile: Craig LeveinRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Scotsman.com Sport

    ... 2004: May a ' Hearts finish third again in SPL. September a ' Hearts secure a 5-3 aggregate win over Braga of Portugal to claim a spot in UEFA Cup group stages. October a ' Hearts are beaten 3-0 by Feyenoord in first group game in Rotterdam and ...

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  19. Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for College StudentsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Associated Content

    ... writer, and constant student I have always tried to broaden my horizon. This has taken the form of trips to Lisbon, Portugal and The Islands ... Most teenagers have a goal that they want to accomplish in the coming year, although many do not know ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Best of 2007, 9, Family, Teenagers

  20. M 5.7, west of GibraltarRead the original story

    Yesterday | USGS Earthquakes

    190 km (115 miles) WSW of Faro, Portugal 265 km (165 miles) SSW of LISBON, Portugal 280 km (175 miles) WSW of Huelva, Spain 295 km (185 miles) SW of Evora, Portugal Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 3.7 km (2.3 miles); depth fixed by location ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Faro, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal, Spain, Huelva, Spain, Andalucia, Spain, Evora, Portugal