Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych emerges as the apparent winner in Ukraine’s presidential contest, with a lead of almost three percentage points with about 99 percent of ballots counted.

Viktor Yanukovych – Ukraine – Exit poll – Yulia Tymoshenko – Ukrainian

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British broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here.”

ITV – Reality television – Television program – Cruelty to animals – I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!

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Heavy snowfall has seriously disrupted transport in Bulgaria and neighboring Romania, blocking highways and leaving cars stranded in snow.

Bulgaria – Romania – Government – Embassies and Consulates – Travel and Tourism

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Several leading members of Russia’s famed Bolshoi ballet will perform with their Cuban counterparts during a visit to Havana next week.

Cuba – Havana – Bolshoi Theatre – Bolshoi Ballet – Dance

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Leaders across continent vow fiscal austerity in response to loss of confidence that is pummeling the euro and rippling across global markets.

International finance – Economy of Europe – European Union – Government – Financial Services

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A breakthrough deal Friday to save Northern Ireland’s Catholic-Protestant government has given a new lease of life to an awkward partnership of former foes that still must overcome many obstacles to survive.

Northern Ireland – Catholic – Belfast – Protestantism – Gordon Brown

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Danish special forces disrupted the takeover by pirates of a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, in a maneuver rarely undertaken by NATO warships, a naval spokesman said.

Gulf of Aden – Cargo ship – Special forces – United States – NATO

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Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Scottish fans’ reaction to midfielder James McCarthy’s decision to pledge his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland will probably persuade the player to stick to his first choice.

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The Irish Turf Club has announced there will be a 7.30am inspection at Fairyhouse ahead of the scheduled fixture on Tuesday due to the threat of a severe overnight frost.

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