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One man seeks to feed hungry with Lisbon’s leftovers

RE-FOODING:By gathering extra food from restaurants and delivering it to the city’s needy on his bicycle, one American has been feeding about 100 people a day …   read more»

Portugal paralysed as workers protest

A general strike has grounded flights and paralysed public transport in Portugal as workers protested a tough 2012 budget aimed at helping the country pay its debt. …   read more»

Portugal beats Bosnia 6-2, makes Euro 2012 finals

LISBON, Portugal (AP) -Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal qualified for next year's European Championship with a 6-2 demolition of 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday. …   read more»

Surfer sets new world record after riding 90ft wave

An extreme surfer is set to earn a place in the record books after riding a 90 foot wave. Garrett McNamara caught the monster wave during the ZON North Canyon Project in Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. The coastline is home to a deep water canyon which funnels large swells from the Atlantic Ocean, creating record-breaking waves such as the one McNamara rode. …   read more»

Obama says EU has laid foundation to solve crisis

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday that European Union leaders have laid "a critical foundation" to solve the eurozone debt crisis with their deal announced Wednesday evening. …   read more»