economy
Economy is central to Spanish electionSpain’s economic crisis has been used to score political points ahead of the General Election next… 08/10/11 22:33 CET
More Italian anti-austerity protests in RomeThousands of public sector workers have been protesting in Rome, angry at the government’s drastic… 08/10/11 19:13 CET
‘Anti-Wall Street’ protests spread across USAThe United States is the latest country to see calls for change multiplying, with a protest… 08/10/11 11:33 CET
pictureoftheday
A picturesque flamenco choreographySpanish flamenco dancer and choreographer Maria Pages performs during a rehearsal of “Utopia” at… 08/10/11 14:13 CET
Sport
France and Wales reach semi-finalsWales produced a stunning display to outclass Ireland 22-10 at the Wellington Regional Stadium on… 08/10/11 19:29 CET
Wallabies ready for BoksAustralia and South Africa resume a long-standing rivalry when both sides meet in Sunday’s Rugby… 08/10/11 19:25 CET
world news
Yemen’s President Saleh renews vow to step downIn his first major speech since returning to Yemen, President Ali Abdullah Saleh says he will step… 08/10/11 23:43 CET
McCartney ties the knot for third timePaul McCartney married for the third time on Sunday. The 69-year-old tied the knot with the New… 08/10/11 23:03 CET
Libya: More families flee Sirte as battle ragesMore civilians fled Sirte on Saturday, adding to the thousands who have already streamed out as… 08/10/11 18:03 CET
Libya: NTC troops intensify assault on SirteTroops from the new Libyan administration have made one of their biggest assaults yet on Sirte, the… 08/10/11 17:43 CET
Two held in Poland over Europe’s IKEA bombsPolice probing a series of explosions at IKEA furniture stores in several countries have detained… 08/10/11 17:03 CET
Polish voters get a pre-election campaign breakPolish voters are being spared election fever for the day – on the eve of the vote, campaigning is… 08/10/11 16:44 CET
Pro-democracy Bahrainis gather at teenager’s funeralIt was a teenage’s boy’s funeral that also sent a message to Bahrain’s government – the… 08/10/11 15:13 CET
Shooting claims at Syrian opposition funeralSyrian activists say mourners at the funeral of a murdered opposition leader came under fire in… 08/10/11 14:33 CET
Berlusconi under pressure as Italy’s credit rating is cut againThe headlines make hard reading in Italy. Its credit rating has been cut to A+, the same level… 08/10/11 13:03 CET
US restricts classified documentsThe US government has announced measures to clamp down on access to classified information. The… 08/10/11 11:01 CET
Dinosaurs for saleThree rare dinosaur skeletons have been put on show in Paris with the aim of auctioning them at… 08/10/11 11:00 CET
German air strike loomsGerman air traffic controllers are threatening to stage their first nationwide strike since the… 08/10/11 11:00 CET
Mexico clamps down on drug cartelsIn an ongoing battle against drug-related violence, authorities in Mexico have arrested 20 alleged… 08/10/11 11:00 CET
Michael Jackson trial hears Dr Murray’s police interviewThe trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray has heard an audio recording of his police… 08/10/11 08:43 CET
UN Libya envoy calls for no revenge in SirteThe UN is calling on Libya’s National Transitional Council troops not to take revenge as they… 08/10/11 06:03 CET
Russia tells Syrian president to reform or goAs protests against the Syrian regime continue unabated, Russia says that if President Bashar… 08/10/11 04:53 CET
Election campaigning ends in PolandCampaigning in Poland’s General election has ended ahead of the poll on Sunday. The Prime… 08/10/11 00:33 CET
Peace prize winners vow to continue their workThe winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize have been talking about their work and what the award… 08/10/11 00:03 CET
