cinema
Diana doc stirs controversy in CannesA documentary about the death of Princess Diana and Dodi al Fayed has stirred controversy at the… 16/05/11 14:42 CET
corporate
Deutsche Boerse has clear run for NYSE EuronextNYSE Euronext has moved a step closer to merging with Germany’s Deutsche Boerse. A rival bid -… 16/05/11 20:12 CET
Spyker finds new Chinese rescuer for SaabSaab appears to have avoided collapse with a rescue deal involving China’s largest listed car… 16/05/11 15:05 CET
Could LSE be bid target if TMX plan fails?The London Stock Exchange’s shares rose sharply as analysts said the LSE could find itself… 16/05/11 15:05 CET
economy
IMF chief’s arrest unnerves investorsEurope’s financial markets dived as soon as they opened on Monday with analysts citing the … 16/05/11 16:28 CET
Euro zone core inflation rise signals higher ECB ratesInflation in the euro zone rose April, partly due to higher energy costs, but core prices – which… 16/05/11 15:05 CET
europa
Europe’s Cannes success storyOn the face of it European cinema appears to be in rude health. This year 13 out of 20 movies… 16/05/11 20:37 CET
le mag
Anish Kapoor gargantuan work invades Grand PalaisA giant structure by British artist Anish Kapoor has been unveiled at Paris’ Grand Palais. The aim… 16/05/11 13:38 CET
my no comment
Demonstration in NaplesDemonstration in Naples in Italy Francesco M. Cirillo 16/05/11 08:52 CET
Celebration of Girons de musique in SwitzerlandCelebration of Girons de musique de la Glâne in Rue in Switzerland. Laurent Lavanchy 16/05/11 08:45 CET
pictureoftheday
A woman demonstrates against the financial crisis in MalagaDemonstrators from different cities around Spain took part in protests against the ongoing… 16/05/11 11:55 CET
science
Elephant therapy for autistic children in ThailandAt the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre near the historic city of Chiang Mai, elephants are being… 16/05/11 13:38 CET
world news
Back in the Day: birth of the New York Stock Exchange*May 17, 1792.* A group of 24 stock brokers create what would become the New York Stock Exchange… 16/05/11 23:21 CET
Photographers at Cannes – 3/8: “Cannes is like the Berlin Film Festival multiplied by five, in terms of work and atmosphere.”*Media coverage of the Cannes festival requires an army of photographers. Some stand on duty… 16/05/11 14:34 CET
IMF boss Strauss-Kahn denied bail on sex chargesIn a court appearance that has sent shockwaves across the world, the head of the IMF has been… 16/05/11 21:43 CET
DSK case as seen by the French mediaHow are the accusations of attempted rape against IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn being seen by… 16/05/11 20:24 CET
Shuttle Endeavour on its final endeavourThe American space shuttle Endeavour has lifted off on its final mission. With the earth… 16/05/11 19:40 CET
Run-off likely for Berlusconi’s party in MilanIt looks like there will be a run-off for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s party in his… 16/05/11 19:03 CET
Syrians pour into Lebanon to escape violenceHundreds of Syrians continued to flee violence in their country and crossed into northern Lebanon… 16/05/11 17:54 CET
IMF boss remanded in custody on sex chargesIMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Monday was remanded in custody by a judge in New York on charges… 16/05/11 17:43 CET
Bomb warning on eve of Royal visit to Irish RepublicA day before the British Queen’s historic state visit to the Irish Republic, police in London say… 16/05/11 17:03 CET
Eurogroup finance chiefs meet under DSK cloudAs Europe’s finance chiefs arrived in Brussels for crunch talks, the main focus was supposed to be… 16/05/11 16:45 CET
ICC prosecutors seek Gaddafi arrestInternational prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, accusing him… 16/05/11 16:43 CET
Endeavour’s last time into orbitNASA space shuttle Endeavour has launched on its 25th and final mission, the 134th since the… 16/05/11 16:15 CET
Greeks voice concern over IMF boss arrestThe Strauss-Kahn scandal could not have come at a worse time for Greece. The IMF boss was seen… 16/05/11 15:13 CET
France reels in wake of DSK arrestNews of Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s sudden and dramatic arrest has been met by shock and consternation… 16/05/11 14:43 CET
Doubts surround death of Kenyan Olympic championKenyan Olympic marathon champion, Sammy Wanjiru has died after falling from a balcony at his home… 16/05/11 14:16 CET
Pitt stands by Tree of Life in CannesHollywood aristocrat Brad Pitt is in Cannes for the Film Festival, promoting “The Tree of Life“… 16/05/11 14:13 CET
DSK has ‘alibi’ says legal teamAs Dominique Strauss-Kahn prepares for a court appearance, French radio reported that he has an… 16/05/11 12:53 CET
Italy’s local elections a big power testA test of Italy’s faith in Silvio Berlusconi is in its second day, as the country votes in local… 16/05/11 12:33 CET
Endeavour powers up for final missionParting is such sweet sorrow, according to the quotation from Shakespeare. But at least when… 16/05/11 11:03 CET
Libyan rebels press their offensiveIncreasingly better-armed Libyan rebels say they are pressing their offensive both east and west of… 16/05/11 10:43 CET
Back in the Day: and the first winner is…*May 16, 1929*. Emil Jannings becomes the first person to ever collect an Oscar, winning it for… 16/05/11 09:53 CET
Israeli reinforces borders after deadly naqba weekendAlong the border with Syria, several demonstrators are reported to have been killed and dozens… 16/05/11 09:13 CET
IMF boss denies sex assault chargesThe head of the International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been cuffed and taken for… 16/05/11 06:53 CET
World wide shock over IMF sex allegationsThe face of the IMF chief has been splashed across the media as the shock of the alleged sex… 16/05/11 06:04 CET
New chief elected to head the Arab LeagueArab foreign ministers meeting in Cairo have picked a new secretary general to lead the Arab League… 16/05/11 05:24 CET
Clashes mar austerity rallies in SpainPolice in Madrid made several arrests late Sunday night after a peaceful protest against government… 16/05/11 03:55 CET
Israeli-Palestinian violence marks “Nabka” dayIsraeli troops have clashed with Palestinian protesters at Qalandiya checkpoint near Ramallah on… 16/05/11 02:24 CET
