economy
Geithner snubbed at Ecofin crisis summitThe irony will not have been lost on Timothy Geithner. Despite economic problems of his own back… 17/09/11 16:24 CET
Geithner urges swifter EU action on debt crisisEU finance ministers have rejected a call from Timothy Geithner, the US Treasury Secretary, to… 17/09/11 06:23 CET
pictureoftheday
Best served cold!A waitress carries the traditional one litre beer mugs at the opening of the Munich Oktoberfest… 17/09/11 14:11 CET
Sport
Rugby World Cup: Ireland stun AustraliaThe World Cup had its first big upset on Saturday when Ireland secured a famous 15-6 victory over… 17/09/11 17:57 CET
world news
US veto set to upset Palestinian UN moveThe admission of new members to the United Nations is decided by the General Assembly… 17/09/11 12:25 CET
Former IRA leader set for Irish presidential bidThe Sinn Fein executive is expected to ratify Martin McGuinness’ candidacy to be elected President… 17/09/11 23:13 CET
Ikea threatened with ‘bombing’ blackmailSwedish furniture store Ikea is at the centre of an extortion campaign. The company has been… 17/09/11 22:23 CET
Heavy fighting in Gaddafi strongholds in LibyaIn Libya, interim government forces have encountered strong resistance in the towns still loyal to… 17/09/11 19:44 CET
Mideast quartet meets over Palestinian statehood bidAmid mounting tension, Palestinians have held a demonstration at a West Bank checkpoint in support… 17/09/11 18:13 CET
Tension continues on the Serbia-Kosovo borderNATO troops are still garrisoned at two flashpoint crossings between Kosovo and Serbia. They have… 17/09/11 18:03 CET
In Munich, the tap is turned on!The tap is turned on – the traditional phrase that kicks off one of Germany’s most favourite… 17/09/11 16:34 CET
Inaugural Arab Spring conference opens in IranThe leaders of Britain and France were given an enthusiastic welcome in Libya this week. David… 17/09/11 14:23 CET
Turkish PM promises help for Libya’s new rulersLapping up the praise for his backing of the uprising in Libya. The Turkish Prime Minister has… 17/09/11 13:03 CET
We’re not retreating for long, say anti-Gaddafi fightersThey have been forced to retreat, but they say it won’t be for long. Anti-Gaddafi forces in… 17/09/11 11:33 CET
Snap poll in Latvia after row over oligarchsLatvians are going to the polls today in a snap election, with a party backed by the country’s… 17/09/11 10:13 CET
Inquiries ordered into Welsh mining tragedyPolice say a fourth miner has been found dead at a flooded mine in south Wales. The body’s… 17/09/11 06:33 CET
Anti-Assad protests enter their seventh monthThousands of Syrians took to the streets once again on Friday as protests against President Bashar… 17/09/11 03:33 CET
UN Security Council eases Libya sanctionsThe UN Security Council has voted to ease sanctions on Libya allowing the country’s key… 17/09/11 02:23 CET
Wowereit looks set to wow Berlin once againAfter 10 years in power, Berlin’s mayor Klaus Wowereit looks set to lead the SPD to victory again… 17/09/11 00:54 CET
Gaddafi forces rebuff NTC attacks on Sirte, Bani WalidForces loyal to Libya’s interim government fled from Bani Walid on Friday after meeting fierce… 17/09/11 00:04 CET
Palestinians launch bid for statehoodThe Palestinians have taken their much anticipated step and decided to push for full statehood at… 17/09/11 00:03 CET
