economy
Russia: new president, same old economic problemsAt the vanguard of recent political protests in Russia is the so-called “creative class” -… 26/02/12 18:04 CET
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Chandra Bahadur Dangi, world’s shortest manChandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who claims to be the world’s shortest man standing at a height of 22… 26/02/12 11:05 CET
world news
Egypt adjourns NGO trialAn Egyptian court has adjourned until April the trial of 43 democracy activists – including 16… 26/02/12 22:53 CET
Mandela back home after hospital stayFormer South African President Nelson Mandela is back home after a night in hospital during which… 26/02/12 22:03 CET
Assad casts his vote in blood-stained ballotPictures from Syrian state TV showed a smiling President Bashar al Assad and his wife voting in a… 26/02/12 19:14 CET
Thousands join human chain protest against PutinThousands of Russians have formed a human chain in Moscow in what’s thought to be the largest… 26/02/12 18:14 CET
Wade booed in Senegal voteSenegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade was booed as he cast his vote in a controversial election… 26/02/12 17:33 CET
Karzai renews plea for calm as Koran burning protests spreadThe Afghan President has made a fresh appeal for calm as protests continue over the burning of the… 26/02/12 16:13 CET
Shelling continues despite Syrian voteBy midday Sunday, it was estimated more than 30 civilians and security personnel had been killed… 26/02/12 16:03 CET
Syrians vote as bombs rain downSyrians are voting on a new constitution as bombs continue to fall in several parts of the country… 26/02/12 14:53 CET
Senegal faces stability test over presidential pollThe people of Senegal are going to the polls in an election that pits the President against a… 26/02/12 13:03 CET
Adam Sandler sets Razzie record for worst moviesAs the great and good of the film world gather in Hollywood for the Oscars, the Razzie awards give… 26/02/12 11:54 CET
Syrians vote on constitution as bombing continuesSyrians are going to the polls today to vote on a new constitution. If approved, President Bashar… 26/02/12 10:04 CET
Bin Laden compound pulled downDemolition work has started at the compound where al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by … 26/02/12 09:36 CET
New British newspaper goes on saleA new British newspaper has rolled off the press for the first time. Three million copies of The… 26/02/12 09:34 CET
German airport strike set to continuePassengers are facing further disruption at Frankfurt airport, with airfield workers set to resume… 26/02/12 09:34 CET
Deadly fire at Brazilian base in AntarcticaTwo Navy workers have been killed in a fire at a Brazilian research station in Antarctica. The was… 26/02/12 09:34 CET
G20 inches towards bigger eurozone bailout fundFinance Minister and central bankers from the G20 are meeting in Mexico City with the eurozone… 26/02/12 08:53 CET
Medical evacuations stall, as Syria holds referendumThe Red Cross says it is still unable to evacuate citizens from the embattled Baba Amro district of… 26/02/12 02:53 CET
Deadly bombing in Yemen after new president is sworn inA suicide bombing in southern Yemen has left at least 26 people dead and dozens more injured… 26/02/12 01:03 CET
