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Romania's spy chief in talks on forming government [Feb 07, 2012] BUCHAREST (AFP) - Romania's incoming prime minister, spy chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, began talks on Tuesday to form a new government a day after the dramatic resignation of his predecessor amid anger at austerity cuts. Related Stories Sex abuse must be reported to police, Vatican says Swedish PM wants Swedes to work until age 75 Europe sends in ice breakers to battle big chill Chinese workers ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian President asks Intelligence head to form new government [Feb 06, 2012] BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's President Traian Basescu said on Monday he asked foreign intelligence service head Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu to form a new government and seek parliament's vote of confidence. The nomination comes after Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned earlier on Monday, seeking to soften the anger of thousands of Romanians who have protested against sharp austerity measures for ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's anti-austerity protests [Jan 19, 2012] In 2009, Romania took a two-year $27.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, the European Union and the World Bank as its economy shrank by 7.1 percent. It imposed harsh austerity measures under the agreement, reducing public wages by 25 percent and increasing taxes. Anger has mounted over the wage cuts, slashed benefits, higher taxes and widespread corruption. Ongoing protests for ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's anti-austerity protests [Jan 19, 2012] Anger in Romania has mounted over wage cuts, slashed benefits, higher taxes and widespread corruption [via YahooNews] More >>

Protests continue in Romania for fourth day [Jan 16, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Protests continued in Romanian cities Sunday reflecting widespread anger against austerity measures and an unpopular government. [via YahooNews] More >>

Protests continue in Romania for 4th day [Jan 15, 2012] Protests continued in Romanian cities Sunday reflecting widespread anger against austerity measures and an unpopular government. [via YahooNews] More >>

Top News Headlines [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Protests continued in Romanian cities Sunday reflecting widespread anger against austerity measures and an unpopular government. [via YahooNews] More >>

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsProtests continue in Romania for 4th day [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Protests continued in Romanian cities Sunday reflecting widespread anger against austerity measures and an unpopular government. [via YahooNews] More >>

Protests continue in Romania over widespread anger to austerity cuts [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Protests continued in Romanian cities Sunday reflecting widespread anger against austerity measures and an unpopular government. [via YahooNews] More >>

Protests continue in Romania for 4th day [Jan 15, 2012] ALISON MUTLER Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Protests continued in Romanian cities Sunday reflecting widespread anger against austerity measures and an unpopular government. The protests, in their fourth day, are the most serious since President Traian Basescu came to power in 2004. They are the result of frustration against public wage cuts, slashed benefits, higher taxes, cronyism in ... [via YahooNews] More >>

About 50 wild horses in Romania sent to slaughter, triggering anger [May 21, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Around 50 horses have been taken from a protected Romanian forest to be slaughtered, triggering anger from animal protection groups. [via YahooNews] More >>

About 50 wild horses in Romania sent to slaughter, triggering anger [May 20, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Around 50 horses have been taken from a protected Romanian forest to be slaughtered, triggering anger from animal protection groups. [via YahooNews] More >>

Wild horses in Romania sent to slaughter [May 20, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Around 50 horses have been taken from a protected Romanian forest to be slaughtered, triggering anger from animal protection groups. [via YahooNews] More >>

About 50 wild horses in Romania sent to slaughter, triggering anger [May 20, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Around 50 horses have been taken from a protected Romanian forest to be slaughtered, triggering anger from animal protection groups. [via YahooNews] More >>