corporate
Bombardier to lay off half its UK train buildersCanadian train maker Bombardier is cutting more than 1,400 jobs – nearly half the workforce – at… 05/07/11 15:49 CET
economy
German euro bailouts challenged in courtGermany’s top court has began hearing legal challenges to Berlin’s participation in multi-billion… 05/07/11 19:27 CET
First day in challenging role for LagardeChristine Lagarde has taken the helm at the International Monetary Fund. The first task for the… 05/07/11 17:54 CET
Sweden raises cost of borrowing againAs expected Sweden’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2.0… 05/07/11 15:49 CET
Euro zone growth slowsGrowth in the euro zone’s dominant service sector grew in June at its weakest pace since October… 05/07/11 15:49 CET
Surfing abroad, pay lessThe European Commission continues to take aim against roaming charges. It will force mobile… 05/07/11 15:49 CET
europa
GM crops face prospect of blanket EU banGenetically modified crops now face the prospect of being banned outright in the EU. The… 05/07/11 21:38 CET
Europe and Moldova cosy upThe EU is pushing for closer ties with Moldova as it cranks up its ‘Eastern Neighbourhood Policy‘… 05/07/11 20:04 CET
focus
Saving the African UnionLibya, Ivory Coast, South Sudan, Zimbabwe – recent events in Africa, many of them very violent… 05/07/11 20:58 CET
le mag
The show goes on for DiorFor the first time in nearly 15 years, Christian Dior’s haute couture collection was not designed… 05/07/11 14:31 CET
Santana and McLaughlin wow crowds at MontreuxIn concert together for the first time in 40 years, superstars Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin… 05/07/11 14:30 CET
my no comment
Canada Day FireworksCoquitlam city of British Columbia celebrates Canada day with fireworks (Filmed by Hejar Berenji). 05/07/11 14:37 CET
President Mubarak detained in a military hospitalWhile awaiting trial, President Mubarak is detained in a military hospital, protestors across the… 05/07/11 14:37 CET
pictureoftheday
A trumpet for the triumph of South SudanA musician practises before the start of a rehearsal of the Independence Day ceremony of South… 05/07/11 13:47 CET
science
Nano boat coating gives barnacles heave-hoThe bottom of a boat makes a perfect home for all sorts of marine organisms. After just a few… 05/07/11 14:31 CET
space
Space Shuttle – the last voyageA chapter in the history of space has ended with the launch of the American Shuttle Atlantis which… 05/07/11 18:01 CET
world news
German expert favours professional armyIn Germany, an era has come to an end: after more than 50 years in application, there is to be no… 05/07/11 20:32 CET
German conscription endsGermany has ended compulsory military service, which has been part of society there for the past 55… 05/07/11 20:00 CET
New DSK sex claims formally lodged in ParisA French writer has formally filed a legal complaint in Paris against the ex-head of the … 05/07/11 23:24 CET
Portugal’s credit rating slashedPortugal’s credit rating has been slashed by four levels to the bottom investment grade known as… 05/07/11 22:14 CET
Police begin security tests for 2012 OlympicsWith just over a year to go before the 2012 Olympic Games get underway in London, British police… 05/07/11 22:12 CET
Cadel Evans wins 4th stage of Tour de FranceAustralia’s Cadel Evans edged out Spain’s Alberto Contador to claim stage four of the Tour de… 05/07/11 21:06 CET
California boasts world’s largest hamburgerThey are licking their lips in Pleasanton, California, where chefs at a county fair have cooked up… 05/07/11 19:26 CET
Syrian troops carry out deadly raids on restive cityAt least six people have been reported dead after the Syrian military carried out raids on a… 05/07/11 19:03 CET
Judges say Dutch state to blame for Srebrenica deathsFrom beyond the graves in the chilling cemetery at Srebrenica, three Bosnian Muslims have won… 05/07/11 18:53 CET
Brussels bans Egyptian beans over E.Coli scareThe EU has decided to ban imports of some seeds and beans from Egypt after investigators found a… 05/07/11 18:13 CET
Double bomb attack in Iraq kills at least 28At least 28 people are reported dead after two explosions at a local government building in the… 05/07/11 17:04 CET
Strauss-Kahn faces new French sex assault caseLawyers for a French journalist have begun formal legal proceedings in Paris accusing the former… 05/07/11 17:03 CET
Back in the Day: USSR makes the AK47*July 6, 1947.* The AK47 assault rifle goes into production in the Soviet Union. Mikail Kalashnikov… 05/07/11 16:36 CET
UK tabloid hacked murder victim’s phoneA British newspaper has found itself in hot water after taking investigative journalism a step too… 05/07/11 16:23 CET
Cameron grilled on thorny issues during Afghan visitWho will fill the gap left behind when Western forces leave Afghanistan, and could there be a… 05/07/11 16:23 CET
Denmark reinstates border controls and checksDenmark has reinstated controls and spot-checks on vehicles arriving from neighbouring … 05/07/11 16:15 CET
French boat leaves Greek waters for GazaWhile Greek authorities are trying to prevent a `peace flotilla` bound for Gaza from leaving port… 05/07/11 15:03 CET
Indian health minister attacked over anti-gay commentsIn India, gay rights groups are voicing outrage over anti-homosexual comments made by the country’s… 05/07/11 13:04 CET
Denmark brings in tougher border controlsFrom today there will be more customs officials on duty in Denmark as the country beefs up its… 05/07/11 13:03 CET
Deadly explosions hit public building in IraqAt least 30 people are reported dead after two explosions at a local government building in the… 05/07/11 12:03 CET
First day in job for Lagarde at IMFIt is the first day in the IMF’s top job for Christine Lagarde. She is the first woman to head… 05/07/11 11:24 CET
Syrian army advances on restive western cityThe Syrian army is advancing on a western city where massive anti-government demonstrations have… 05/07/11 11:13 CET
Fallout from Fukushima claims a high-profile victimHe has only been in the job a week. But insensitive comments about Japan’s earthquake and tsunami… 05/07/11 09:23 CET
IOC president Jacques Rogge arrives in DurbanInternational Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge arrived in Durban on Monday for the vote on… 05/07/11 07:44 CET
Turkish parliament elects new speaker from AKPCemil Cicek has been elected the new speaker of the Turkish parliament. A senior member of the… 05/07/11 07:20 CET
Venezuela’s Chavez vows to battle cancerPresident Hugo Chavez has told the Venezuelan people he will keep going in his fight against… 05/07/11 04:03 CET
Hindu temple’s hidden treasure soon to be revealedIt will soon be known just how much treasure is hidden in an Indian temple when investigators begin… 05/07/11 00:33 CET
Belgian president vows to break deadlockIn Belgium, Socialist President Elio Di Rupo has presented a report aimed at ending the deadlock… 05/07/11 00:03 CET
