economy
Germany and France “set example” to euro zoneGermany and France have pledged to start harmonising their taxes as an example to Europe of how to… 10/12/10 18:54 CET
ECB tells leaders they must solve euro crisisEuropean central bankers told euro zone governments not to count on the ECB to solve the region’s… 10/12/10 15:58 CET
China moves to curb inflationThe Chinese authorities have again increased the amount of cash banks must keep in reserve -… 10/12/10 15:58 CET
Italy’s economy remains lacklustreItaly’s economy grew 0.3 percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter of the year… 10/12/10 15:58 CET
interview
Prince Faisal: Arab Thought Foundation 10 years onIt is 10 years since since the Arab Thought Foundation was established to nurture intellectual… 10/12/10 17:28 CET
NATO not fazed by WikiLeaks releasesAmong the organisations placed in the spotlight by the recent WikiLeaks’ release of confidential… 10/12/10 13:14 CET
le mag
Two new museums open their doors in ItalyThe MACRO Museum in the Italian capital Rome has just opened its new wing with an exhibition by… 10/12/10 17:03 CET
marrakesh
Marrakesh Film Festival honours Harvey KeitelUS actor Harvey Keitel has been honoured at the Marrakesh film festival for his lifelong… 10/12/10 16:43 CET
terraviva
Green piste: protecting the skiing environmentAs the ski-season gets underway, the burning issues combine a passion for the mountains, economics… 10/12/10 13:54 CET
world news
Croatia aims to extradite ex PM from AustriaThe former Croatian prime minister Ivo Sanader is being held by police in Austria over corruption… 10/12/10 22:33 CET
Nobel Peace Prize: China’s AngerThe Nobel award has re-exposed deep-lying divisions between China and the West that had been… 10/12/10 20:18 CET
Cancun summit: no climate of changeThe world climate summit in Cancun ends with the debate far from over. Jo Leinen has followed it… 10/12/10 19:35 CET
English students protest fees hikeBritish students are angry at paying a heavy price for an economic crisis which has prompted the … 10/12/10 19:23 CET
Ex-Croatian PM held in Austria in corruption probeCroatian television is reporting that the former prime minister Ivo Sanader, wanted by the… 10/12/10 18:34 CET
Liu Xiabao given Nobel Prize but mixed reactions persistOn the streets of Oslo, the atmosphere was chilly, and not just because of the wintry weather… 10/12/10 18:04 CET
Anger at new “confession” as Ashtiani stays in jailFar from being released as some reports had suggested, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is still in… 10/12/10 17:14 CET
Liu Xiaobo receives controversial Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize 2010 has been awarded to Liu Xiaobo in his absence. The Chinese dissident… 10/12/10 16:28 CET
UK police investigate attack on royal carBritish police have promised an investigation after the heir to the throne and his wife were caught… 10/12/10 15:24 CET
Jailed Liu Xiaobo awarded Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize 2010 has been awarded to Liu Xiaobo in his absence. The Chinese dissident… 10/12/10 14:43 CET
Public and politicians jump to WikiLeak founder’s defenceThe recent arrest of the founder WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, has sparked protests by his fellow… 10/12/10 11:46 CET
Mexican stand-off at UN climate talks in CancunThe UN climate talks in Mexico are drawing to a close, but protestors still line the route to the… 10/12/10 11:45 CET
China closes ranks over Nobel Peace PrizeThe international war of words over the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to a Chinese dissident will… 10/12/10 10:04 CET
Cruise liner docks after storm ordealPassengers and crew of a stricken Antarctic cruise liner have arrived in Argentina after a… 10/12/10 08:33 CET
Nobel Prize to honour jailed Chinese dissidentThe Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded to jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo at a ceremony in Oslo… 10/12/10 05:44 CET
Iran denies reports of Astiani’s releaseIranian state television has denied reports that Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani has been freed. It… 10/12/10 04:34 CET
Chile jail fire poses questions over safetyOne day after a fire killed 81 prisoners in Chile, questions are being raised about safety in the… 10/12/10 03:14 CET
Morrison gets posthumous pardonForty one years after the event a court in Florida has pardoned 60s rock legends The Doors’ lead… 10/12/10 01:33 CET
Protesters clash with police over tuition fee hikeProtesters fought running battles with police in central London on Thursday in violent clashes over… 10/12/10 01:24 CET
