cinema
Kitano presents final part of trilogyJapanese director Takeshi Kitano presented his new film, Achilles and the Tortoise, in competition… 29/08/08 16:43 CET
le mag
Obama art on show in DenverSome of the biggest names in street art are displaying work inspired by Barack Obama’s presidential… 29/08/08 16:43 CET
parlamento
Amazon excursion underscores Europe’s potential in spaceThe French EU presidency has been boosting awareness among those influential in setting policy… 29/08/08 20:51 CET
world news
Tension high after Tbilissi severs ties with MoscowTensions are running high in Georgia after Tbilissi announced it was cutting diplomatic ties with… 29/08/08 20:40 CET
Belgian radioactive leak more serious than first thoughtIn Belgium, a leak of radioactive material has prompted warnings not to eat vegetables and drink… 29/08/08 19:57 CET
Hague judge enters ‘‘not guilty’ plea for KaradzicRadovan Karadzic has maintained the defiant stance of his first appearance at the war crimes… 29/08/08 19:57 CET
Obama and Biden hit campaign trailWith the cheers of his party still ringing in his ears, the US Democratic presidential nominee has… 29/08/08 19:57 CET
Long-awaited EU-Russia talks face possible suspensionIn June, the EU and Russia finally set a date to open negotiations on a new partnership and… 29/08/08 19:52 CET
Palin to satisfy the Republican rightJohn McCain surprised most observers of American politics by choosing the current governor of… 29/08/08 19:52 CET
McCain picks woman as VP candidateA surprise choice by the US Republican presidential candidate John McCain — his running mate in… 29/08/08 19:15 CET
- Tension high after Tbilissi severs ties with Moscow
Tensions are running high in Georgia after Tbilissi announced it was cutting diplomatic ties with… 29/08/08 19:06 CET
Protests against Thai government intensifyProtests against Thailand’s government are spreading nationwide. In the capital, Bangkok… 29/08/08 18:18 CET
McCain poised to unveil choice for vice presidentThe focus has been firmly on Barack Obama in recent days but an anticipated announcement from John… 29/08/08 15:34 CET
More diplomatic wrangling over GeorgiaThe UN Security Council’s sixth emergency session on Georgia passed no resolution – due to Russia’s… 29/08/08 13:21 CET
Obama rounds on McCain in acceptance speechWith his party in jubilant mood Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for the … 29/08/08 12:55 CET
Obama’s oratory goes down a stormA rapturous, flag waving crowd of more than 80,000 filled the Denver football stadium for Barack… 29/08/08 11:46 CET
Police tackle Thai protests as Phuket hit by strikesRiot police in Thailand have moved against activists occupying the prime minister’s headquarters in… 29/08/08 11:36 CET
- McCain poised to unveil choice for vice president
The focus has been firmly on Barack Obama in recent days but an anticipated announcement from John… 29/08/08 10:35 CET
Gustav hits Jamaica, heads towards USAJamaica has been feeling the full force of tropical storm Gustav, which has so far killed 60… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
All eyes on Valentino at VeniceFor decades he designed dresses for the red carpet, now Valentino has walked it in his own right -… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
Mehdi army to stand down in IraqRadical Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has announced his Mehdi militia will henceforth observe an… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
Baltic nations prepare for EU summit on RussiaThe European Union has called a special summit to discuss the Russia-Georgia situation on Monday… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
Karadzic back in court at The HagueFormer Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is back in court in The Hague today, and he will be… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
Obama vows to restore US as “last best hope”Barack Obama has formally accepted the US Democratic party nomination for the White House. Tens… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
Putin suspects US involvement in Georgia attackRussia has come under increasing international criticism for its military actions in Georgia, with… 29/08/08 08:04 CET
