interview
Brzezinski: Europe needs forward-looking leadersHe is one of the most respected and influential foreign policy veterans in Washington: Zbigniew… 20/01/13 11:16 CET
pictureoftheday
Sunset colours in DhakaA boy plays with balloons by Buriganga river as smoke emits from a rubbish dump during sunset in… 20/01/13 11:50 CET
Sport
Two in a row for MaturaJan Matura of the Czech Republic sealed his second ski jumping win in as many days in Japan on… 20/01/13 19:22 CET
Neureuther celebrates Wengen slalom winFelix Neureuther wrapped up the weekend’s world cup action at the Swiss resort of Wengen on Sunday… 20/01/13 19:09 CET
Rebensburg reaches world cup double digitsViktoria Rebensburg – the 2010 giant slalom Olympic champion – defied the challenging weather… 20/01/13 18:57 CET
French duo defend Dakar titlesFrenchman Cyril Despres won his fifth Dakar Rally title in the bike category on Saturday. The … 20/01/13 14:00 CET
world news
Avalanche killed four climbers in Scottish HighlandsIn one of the worst accidents in Scottish mountaineering history four people, two men and two… 20/01/13 23:05 CET
Snow brings travel chaos to parts of EuropeHeavy snow and cold, wintery conditions continue to sweep across parts of Europe, with the promise… 20/01/13 21:06 CET
Five militants captured alive at In AmenasAlgerian security forces say they have captured five Islamic militants still alive in the In Amenas… 20/01/13 19:45 CET
Obama takes oath for second presidential termBarack Obama has officially been sworn in for a second term as US President, from the Blue Room at… 20/01/13 19:06 CET
French and Malian armies plan push into DiabalyFrench and Malian forces are now gathering in Niono, south of Diabaly in Mali, where according to… 20/01/13 18:16 CET
New Megaupload launches with enhanced privacyMegaupload’s founder Kim Dotcom has launched a new file-sharing website, a year to the day his old… 20/01/13 17:47 CET
Protests demand that Georgia president step downMore than thousand protesters gathered outside the Georgian president’s residence in Tblisi on… 20/01/13 17:47 CET
Israeli soldiers cast an early ballotUnlike civilians, the Israeli military won’t get a day off for the country’s general election on… 20/01/13 16:45 CET
FARC end ceasefire in ColombiaTrue to their word, Colombia’s FARC guerillas have called off their two-month unilateral ceasefire… 20/01/13 16:15 CET
US Vice President Joe Biden sworn in to officeOn an old Celtic family bible, US Vice President Joe Biden was sworn in for a second term on Sunday… 20/01/13 16:06 CET
Lower Saxony votes in German state electionGermany’s governing centre-right coalition is looking to reverse a series of 12 poor state election… 20/01/13 15:05 CET
Algeria hostage aftermath: 25 more bodies foundNew details are emerging about the four-day hostage crisis at an Algeria gas facility. Amateur… 20/01/13 13:15 CET
Algeria: Families await the news of missing workersAs Algerian TV reported that the bodies of 25 more hostages had been discovered inside the gas… 20/01/13 13:05 CET
Pro-gun rallies held across USRallies have been held across America to defend the right to own firearms in the wake of the Sandy… 20/01/13 10:45 CET
Neutral Austria to vote on military serviceOne of a few European countries with a compulsory military service, Austria is holding a referendum… 20/01/13 09:06 CET
Obama rolls up sleeves to promote volunteeringAs President Barack Obama prepares to be sworn in for a second term on Monday, he found time to… 20/01/13 06:26 CET
France and Africa call for international aid in MaliFrench and African leaders have called on other world powers to provide funding and logistical… 20/01/13 05:36 CET
Germany’s Merkel rattled by Lower Saxony voteGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel is hoping for a victory for her CDU party in Lower Saxony. She has… 20/01/13 04:06 CET
Protests in Athens sparked by racist killingThousands of anti-racism protesters have rallied in the streets of the Greek capital. The march… 20/01/13 01:56 CET
Final Algerian assault ends gas plant siegeThe Algerian government has announced that a four-day hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas plant is… 20/01/13 00:25 CET
