Blair faces second Iraq war grilling
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared for the second time on Friday before a public inquiry into the Iraq War. Blair first gave…
View ArticleTunisia mourns the "jasmine" dead
Tunisia observes three days of national mourning for those that lost their lives during protests to oust former president Ben Ali. As normality…
View ArticleFrench FM mobbed by Gaza protesters
Families of jailed Palestinians mobbed French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie during a visit to the Gaza Strip on Friday. They were angered…
View ArticleMichelle Alliot-Marie mobbed by Gaza protesters
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View ArticleLukashenko sworn in as Belarus president
Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a fourth consecutive term as president of Belarus on Friday. Lukashenko won the election amid criticism…
View ArticleLenovo & NEC 'in joint venture talks'
China's Lenovo is reportedly in talks with Japan's NEC for a joint venture in personal computers. The Nikkei business daily said Lenovo plans to…
View ArticleFresh ideas fresh films at Sundance
The Sundance Film Festival - the annual showcase for independent movies - is open for business. The event founded by Robert Redford and…
View ArticlePick of the Clicks: Tunisia- talk about a revolution!
In the chaotic death throes of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali's regime, he blamed "hostile elements in the pay of foreigners" for the unrest…
View ArticlePortugal's president set for re-election
Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva looks set to be re-elected on Sunday, providing a boost to government plans to fix the economy. Polls…
View ArticleIran will not stop enrichment, even if attacked
Iran will continue enriching uranium even if the country’s nuclear plants come under military attacks, according to the Persian Gulf country’s…
View ArticleTunisians pursue protests as national mourning begins
A week after Tunisians brought down their president, people power is still being felt on the streets. There were peaceful protests on Friday in…
View ArticleTunisian prisoners freed under amnesty
Tunisia's new government has promised the release of hundreds of political prisoners under an amnesty. The news saw scores of relatives waiting…
View ArticleHuge carbon theft keeps EU market closed
A full reopening next week of the European Union's emissions trading scheme will depend on security improvements. This follows a theft by hackers of…
View ArticleEU moves to save hamsters and wolves
Rodent and wolf-protection is on the European agenda, and it could prove costly for France and Sweden. They risk the full weight of European law, the…
View ArticlePortugal's Cavaco Silva tipped for presidential success
Bailout and austerity - two issues which loom large as Portugal votes in a presidential poll. The election takes place against a background of…
View ArticleEconomic woes overshadows Portugal election
As Portugal gears up for this weekend's presidential election, the country remains gripped by its most severe economic crisis in decades. Tax…
View ArticleSocial tension feared as crisis-hit Portugal votes
As spending cuts bite, street protests could multiply and become increasingly violent, according to an expert who talked to our correspondent in…
View ArticleTwo killed in Albanian anti-government protests
Two people have died in Albania during clashes between police and supporters of the opposition Socialist Party. A crowd of up to 20,000 met…
View ArticleThree killed in Albanian anti-government clashes
At least three people have died in the Albanian capital Tirana during clashes between police and supporters of the opposition Socialist Party.…
View ArticleDutch students clash with police over education cuts
Police and university students have clashed in The Hague, in Europe's latest disturbances linked to education cuts. Following protests in the UK…
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