corporate
Still nippy at 60, Italy celebrates the Vespa’s birthItaly is celebrating the 60th birthday of the creation of the Vespa scooter. Originally an… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
europa
Prodi promises diligent swift action over financesItaly’s prime minister-in-waiting Romano Prodi has said he intends to take a decision swiftly to… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
Poultry farmers to have aid approvedThe EU’s agriculture ministers are set to approve special community aid for poultry and egg… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
EU-Japan summit friendly, shortIran and North Korea’s nuclear programmes have played prominently in the 15th annual EU-Japan… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
world news
Experts authenticate Saddam signature on court documentsA court in Baghdad has been told that Saddam Hussein and six of his co-accused had signed documents… 24/04/06 12:04 CET
Deadly explosions rock Egypt resortScores of people are reported to have been killed or wounded in three explosions that have struck… 24/04/06 08:04 CET
Divisions deepen between Fatah and HamasThree months after Hamas’ electoral victory, the divisions between Mahmoud Abbas and the government… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
Vatican could relax condom policyThe Vatican may be about to relax one of its most controversial policies. It is to publish a… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
Abbas says he has power to remove Hamas govtThe Palestinian president has given a stern reminder during a fund-raising tour. Mahmoud Abbas… 24/04/06 03:04 CET
