cinema
Levy directs robot action flick Real SteelAustralian actor Hugh Jackman plays Charlie Kenton in Real Steel, an out of work boxer – out of… 13/10/11 18:11 CET
London rolls out the red carpetThe London Film Festival has kicked off with a gala screening of the film ‘360’. It is a romantic… 13/10/11 16:48 CET
corporate
ArcelorMittal to close two Belgian furnacesArcelorMittal has told unions that it is permanently closing its two blast furnaces near the… 13/10/11 17:18 CET
Carrefour warns on profit – againCarrefour has issued its fourth profit warning in as many months as cash-strapped shoppers spend… 13/10/11 14:48 CET
economy
Italy sells bonds, but investors remain waryThe cost of borrowing for Italy fell in the latest auction of government bonds but not by much… 13/10/11 19:10 CET
Banks count the cost of Greek loansThe size of the losses faced by banks that have lent money to Greece is set to rise and those banks… 13/10/11 19:08 CET
IMF warns Asia over euro crisisThe International Monetary Fund says the euro zone debt crisis and slowdown in the US pose severe… 13/10/11 14:49 CET
europa
EU votes for controls on movement of weaponsThe European Parliament has approved new rules to control the cross-border movement of civilian… 13/10/11 20:36 CET
EU parliament votes for Bulgaria and Romania to be admitted to SchengenA large majority of the European Parliament has voted in favour of a resolution stating that… 13/10/11 20:36 CET
le mag
Beyoncé beyond copyright?Anne Teresa de Keermaeker, one of Belgium’s most famous choreographers says Beyoncé‘s Countdown… 13/10/11 16:46 CET
pictureoftheday
A giant banner for the blindMen attach a banner with a symbol of blindness to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) in Vienna… 13/10/11 15:31 CET
science
Buried lake in AntarcticaAn ancient lake hidden deep beneath West Antarctica’s ice sheet may reveal vital clues about… 13/10/11 15:42 CET
Sport
Rooney to miss Euro2012 group stageEngland striker Wayne Rooney will miss the group stage of Euro2012 after being handed a three match… 13/10/11 21:29 CET
Euro2012 playoff drawThe draw for the Euro2012 playoffs took place in Krakow on Thursday. Eight runners up from the… 13/10/11 17:22 CET
Poland preps please PlatiniUEFA chief Michel Platini was full of praise for Poland’s readiness for Euro 2012 during a review… 13/10/11 07:21 CET
Tevez to face disciplinary hearingManchester City’s Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings for his behaviour during the… 13/10/11 07:21 CET
world news
Paris prosecutor drops DSK sex caseFrench prosecutors have dropped a case of attempted rape levelled at the ex-head of the … 13/10/11 23:03 CET
US steps up plot pressure on TehranThe US has toughened its response to Iran, which it believes was behind an alleged plot to… 13/10/11 22:04 CET
Barenboim becomes new La Scala musical directorMilan’s renowned opera house La Scala has named Daniel Barenboim as its new musical director… 13/10/11 20:03 CET
The challenge of reconnecting people with politicsReconnecting politicians with what voters feel is most important for them has become a continental… 13/10/11 19:40 CET
Cheque of Slovakia boosts euro rescue fundSlovakia’s parliament has finally approved a plan to boost the euro-zone’s emergency rescue fund… 13/10/11 19:03 CET
Greek general strike to be extended, as pressure mounts over debt crisisPublic sector workers have been out on the streets of Athens again, as they continue to lash out at… 13/10/11 18:35 CET
Apology over BlackBerry blackoutBlackBerry has apologised after millions of customers were left without email and messaging on… 13/10/11 18:31 CET
Aid workers kidnapped near Somali borderGunmen have kidnapped two aid workers at a refugee camp in Kenya. The Spanish doctors, working… 13/10/11 18:31 CET
Paris prosecutor drops DSK sex caseThe public prosecutor in Paris has said there is evidence suggesting sexual assault took place when… 13/10/11 18:03 CET
Berlusconi ‘certain’ he will win confidence voteHe is 100 percent confident he will win a confidence vote. The Italian Prime Minister has… 13/10/11 17:15 CET
Italian opposition condemns confidence voteTomorrow’s vote of confidence in the Berlusconi government in the Italian parliament will resolve… 13/10/11 16:33 CET
Hollande favourite in French socialist raceIn France the process of choosing a Socialist Party candidate to stand in next year’s presidential… 13/10/11 16:33 CET
The dangerous job of emptying the ‘Rena’Salvage teams in New Zealand are risking their lives on board the shipwrecked Rena container… 13/10/11 15:23 CET
Sirte Gaddafi loyalists cornered – NTC commanderFighters from Libya’s new administration have withdrawn two kilometres from the centre of Sirte… 13/10/11 15:03 CET
Euro zone ministers court banks over GreeceThe Greek prime minister has met the European Union president amid calls for Athens to do even more… 13/10/11 14:13 CET
Back in the Day: the Battle of Hastings*October 14, 1066.* A Norman army led by William the Conqueror defeats King Harold’s English army… 13/10/11 13:38 CET
Prosecution witness slams Jackson’s doctorAs the prosecution nears the end of its case against Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, one… 13/10/11 13:03 CET
Berlusconi calls confidence vote on his governmentThe Italian prime minister has called for a confidence vote on his government. The move by… 13/10/11 12:03 CET
‘Lord of War’ goes on trial in New YorkThe long-awaited trial has begun in New York of accused Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, accused of… 13/10/11 11:43 CET
Rescued Chilean miners struggle to rebuild their livesA year ago their lives were celebrated around the world – today many of them say they have been… 13/10/11 11:13 CET
Salvage of ‘Rena’ resumes in New Zealand’s Bay of PlentyWith the arrival of calmer weather, the pumping of oil has resumed from the stricken Rena container… 13/10/11 10:13 CET
Bhutan celebrates Royal weddingBhutan is the last monarchy standing in the Himalayas, a country of just 700,000 souls, most of… 13/10/11 08:44 CET
Eight die in California shootingEight people have been killed and critically wounding another in a shooting in Southern California… 13/10/11 07:21 CET
Murray’s lawyers change tack in Jackson trialLawyers for Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray have dropped a central defence claim… 13/10/11 07:21 CET
Socialists score points off each other in TV debateFrance’s rival Socialist presidential hopefuls have taken part in a final televised debate before… 13/10/11 07:21 CET
US and Saudi Arabia unite against IranUS President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah have upped the ante over Iran’s alleged… 13/10/11 05:53 CET
NTC claims Gaddafi son has been capturedCelebratory bursts of machine-gun fire and fireworks have lit up the skies over Tripoli after news… 13/10/11 04:53 CET
Berlusconi seeks confidence voteItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is calling a confidence vote, as he tries to dampen down… 13/10/11 01:03 CET
German police investigate railway arson attacksA criminal investigation has been launched into a series of arson attacks against Berlin’s railway… 13/10/11 00:53 CET
Slovak agreement over euro zone rescue fund is welcomedIt caused a crisis and threatened the future of the euro zone’s main safety net. Now it looks… 13/10/11 00:03 CET
