Bombs hit Greek targets ahead of militants’ trial

Bombs hit Greek targets ahead of militants' trial

Bombs exploded Thursday outside Greek targets in Athens and Buenos Aires, causing damage but no injuries nearly two weeks before the trial of Greek anarchists linked to a November parcel bomb campaign against embassies and foreign leaders.

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Russia's Khodorkovsky sentenced, West concerned

Former tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky had his jail term extended until 2017 on Thursday after being convicted of theft and money-laundering in a trial condemned in the West as politically motivated.

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Swiss franc hits record highs, euro rises against dollar

The Swiss franc hit record highs against the dollar, euro and sterling on Thursday as the safe-haven currency continued to benefit from economic uncertainties heading into the New Year, traders said.

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