corporate
Ericsson to cut jobs as profit dropsSwedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has announced its fourth quarter profits dropped 31… 21/01/09 19:49 CET
economy
UK jobless nears two millionThe number of people out of work and claiming unemployment benefit in Britain rose for the 11th… 21/01/09 19:49 CET
Recession alert from BerlinThe German government says the economy will contract by 2.25 percent this year. That is a… 21/01/09 19:49 CET
europa
Less red tape for sea transportMore than a thousand ports of trade in the 27 EU countries can look forward to a streamlining of… 21/01/09 20:23 CET
Iran, gas and EU dialogueIran says it is ready to contribute to a dialogue with the EU on energy cooperation. EU-Iran ties… 21/01/09 19:49 CET
hi-tech
Japanese satellite sniffs out greenhouse gasThe Japanese Space Agency has developed a satellite to help scientists keep a closer eye on the… 21/01/09 17:56 CET
science
Mighty Mites give clues to Antarctic warmingScientists in Antarctica are noticing life-changes in microscopic creatures, and they are putting… 21/01/09 17:56 CET
world news
Serbia condemns new Kosovo forceSerbia has condemned Kosovo’s decision to set up its own NATO-trained security force as a threat to… 21/01/09 23:46 CET
Gazans plead for emergency shelterAfter the withdrawal of Israeli tanks and soldiers, the people of Gaza have returned to find what’s… 21/01/09 19:38 CET
Obama team begins its laboursBarack Obama has got down to work in Washington after a church service to speed him and his team on… 21/01/09 19:27 CET
Obama wastes no time meeting army and financial chiefsMany say they are not surprised that Obama has already got straight down to work. He comes into… 21/01/09 18:44 CET
Israel faces Gaza war crimes accusationsIsrael completed its withdrawal from Gaza today, claiming victory but with its army facing war… 21/01/09 18:06 CET
Greece faces fines over fly-tippingIt is quite typical to see cows grazing on a rubbish tip in Greece, evidence of the country’s… 21/01/09 17:45 CET
Obama’s Guantanamo decision laudedHuman rights groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s move to suspend trials at Guantanamo… 21/01/09 16:06 CET
Kosovo gets new army despite Belgrade protestsKosovo has begun inducting members of its own army, to be called the Kosovo Security Force, and… 21/01/09 14:15 CET
Israel says its forces have left GazaIsrael has announced the complete withdrawal of its forces from Gaza. Three days after Israel and… 21/01/09 13:17 CET
All hail the chiefWashington expressed its anticipation as Barack Obama took the presidential oath, with one hand on… 21/01/09 12:56 CET
Now it’s strictly business for ObamaThe dizzy whirl of Washington ballrooms now done and dusted, President Obama’s first day in the… 21/01/09 12:06 CET
Israel attacked over Gaza assaultVoicing his shock and anger at the destruction around him, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon… 21/01/09 10:35 CET
Obama seeks suspension of Guantanamo trialsHours after taking office, President Obama called for a four-month suspension in military trials at… 21/01/09 08:35 CET
Cheers welcome Obama’s investitureRoars of approval rang out in Washington as Barack Obama took the oath, with one hand on his hero… 21/01/09 07:22 CET
Wall Street posts record lows to welcome in new presidentDespite the optimism surrounding the 44th US president Wall Street celebrated with another day of… 21/01/09 07:22 CET
Call me Mr President-Obama enjoys Inauguration DayThe oath of office taken, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, set out on triumphant drive… 21/01/09 05:46 CET
