corporate
A380 problems spill over to Airbus A350More troubles for European planemaker Airbus. After the delivery delays for its A380 superjumbo… 05/10/06 07:10 CET
OPEC plans to pump less to keep prices from flaggingOPEC will take one million barrels of oil a day off world markets as soon as possible to keep… 05/10/06 07:10 CET
europa
Croatia in EU acceleration drive over membershipHighlighting its ambition to become the 28th member of the EU, candidate Croatia has told a… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
New road safety measures proposed by the European UnionAnnual road deaths have exceeded 41,000 in the European Union, with 1.7 million people suffering… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
world news
Ryanair plans 1.5b bid for Aer LingusIreland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus, has received a takeover bid from its Irish rival, Ryanair… 05/10/06 12:10 CET
Republican Speaker under fire over handling of sex scandalJust when did the Republican party leadership know of the dubious behaviour of one of their own… 05/10/06 12:10 CET
Germany’s coalition agrees health reformsGermany’s ruling coalition partners have reached a deal on healthcare reform – a crucial element of… 05/10/06 12:10 CET
Ex-HP chief to face criminal chargesA corporate spying scandal involving computer giant Hewlett Packard and a probe into boardroom… 05/10/06 12:10 CET
Rumours roll-on over possible new car-maker dealsThere has been an up-beat market reaction to the break-down in talks between US car maker General… 05/10/06 12:10 CET
Abandon nuclear test plans, US tells North KoreaThe United States has added its voice to international condemnation of North Korea’s plans to carry… 05/10/06 07:10 CET
Germany’s grand coalition reaches ground-breaking dealCoalition partners in Germany have reached a deal on healthcare reform – a crucial element of… 05/10/06 07:10 CET
Abbas threatens to dissolve governmentBolstered by the US Secretary of State’s visit, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has said he… 05/10/06 07:10 CET
Peace talks on the menu for Rice and OlmertAs part of her five-day trip to the Middle East, the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has met… 05/10/06 07:10 CET
EU agrees new security rules for passenger flightsPeople flying within Europe will soon face stringent controls over what and how much can be taken… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
Striking Greek teachers bring Athens to a haltIn Greece, strike action by thousands of teachers brought central Athens to a standstill for hours… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
Poland tries to reassure Russia over US missilesYou have nothing to fear – that was the message from the Polish Prime Minister to the Russian… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
Far right set for big gains in BelgiumThe anti-immigration party Vlams Belang, looks set to make big strides in local elections in… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
Russian crisis hangs over Georgian electionLocal elections in Georgia are being overshadowed by the country’s rock-bottom relations with… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
Cyprus remains major stumbling block over Turkey’s EU membershipGermany’s Chancellor has been cementing economic and social ties between her county and that of… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
Immigration under the spotlight in Belgium electionsNationalism and immigration have resurfaced as the main issues in Belgium’s municipal elections… 05/10/06 06:10 CET
