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Man held hostage for a month in New York

Three arrested after Ecuadorean victim snatched on street, bound and burned with acid while held for $3m ransom

A businessman was snatched from a New York City street in broad daylight, then held captive for more than a month in a warehouse where he was bound and burned with acid while his

Warehouse Captive Rescued by NYPD

Earlier this week, the Queens County District Attorney announced that three men have been charged with kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment in connection with the bold kidnapping of an Ecuadorian businessman.

Roland Garros 2013: Most Likely Challengers to Threaten Big Four in French Open

The “King of Clay” has taken seven of the last eight French Open titles, failing only in 2009 when he made a fourth-round exit at the hands of Robin Soderling. Since that appearance, it’s been smooth sailing for the world's No. 4-ranked player. This year may be no different.

Portuguese leaders build faith in bailout exit

LISBON (Reuters) - President Anibal Cavaco Silva thanked Portugal's patron saint for a long-delayed approval of Lisbon's bailout review last week, but the head of state could claim a share of the credit for himself.

Portuguese leaders build faith in bailout exit

LISBON (Reuters) - President Anibal Cavaco Silva thanked Portugal's patron saint for a long-delayed approval of Lisbon's bailout review last week, but the head of state could claim a share of the credit for himself.

SumUp, One Of Europe's Many Mobile Payments Startups, Launches In Russia - Now Operating In 11 Markets

SumUp, one of the myriad European Square-style mobile card reader startups, has expanded its coverage footprint by rolling into an 11th European market: Russia.

SumUp is now operational in the U.K.

Eurovision 2013: An American inLondon

It's Sunday morning in London, where I'm living as of less than a week ago. I've got a hangover and kitchen cleanup duty, and on top of that, I'm out £10. An actual live baby fox entered our house last night. Last night was Eurovision. I've had my first Eurovision party as an embedded foreigner.

British police identify new leads in Madeleine McCann case

LONDON (Reuters) - British police said on Friday they had identified people they want to question about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the three-year-old who went missing in Portugal six years ago.

Portugal Expands Marriage Equality To Include Same-Sex Adoption

Portugal has offered marriage equality to same-sex couples since 2010, but until now had not allowed those couple to adopt each other’s children.

Suspects ID'd in McCann case

British police have identified a number of suspects in the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann during a 2007 family vacation in Portugal, London's Metropolitan Police said Friday.