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Russia plays down significance of Syria arms sales

Russia is reported to have sent advanced anti-ship missiles to Syria, despite pleas from Washington and elsewhere to stop supplying President al-Assad's forces. Officials in the…

Spain: Banker freed as inquiry continues

The former chairman of Caja Madrid, jailed on Thursday following an investigation into banking irregularities,has been freed. Considered a flight risk, a Spanish judge had set…
Iran’s Saeed Jalili warns West over Syria

With international pressure increasing on efforts to end the two-year-long conflict, Iran - which maintains strong connections with President Bashar-al Assad's regime - has come…

Litvinenko inquest in doubt over ‘secret evidence’

In Britain the inquest into the death of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is in doubt after…
Golden Dawn and Syriza clash over ‘Heil Hitler’ cries in Greek parliament

The neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party is at the centre of another political row in Greece after one…

business

Eurozone remains in recession

At their latest meeting, Eurozone finance ministers have been trying to boost confidence in the European finance…
Slovenia’s shaky banks bring a downgrade from Fitch

european affairs

Does the ECI give EU citizens a voice?

Question from Georges in Brussels: "The European citizens' initiative or ECI was launched a year ago. Would you say…
Portugal – life two years after a bailout

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Malmö welcomes Eurovision thousands

The Eurovision Song Contest returns to its spiritual home this week, as host city Malmö gets ready to…
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Eurovision: The final running order

The running order for the Grand Final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest which takes place this Saturday in…

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Oledcomm is a Parisian start-up which has spent the last two years working with 'li-fi', or 'light…

Wi-fi makes room for li-fi
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Proton therapy gives cancer hope

Several million people in the world are affected by cancer and there are various treatments available. Some…
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Shrinking the pacemaker

At the Meditronic Company in Switzerland a new generation of equipment is being produced, from gloves and…

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USA thrash Russia at Worlds

The United States kept themselves on track for a third World Championship title by thrashing old foes and defending champions Russia 8-3 in the…
football

Beckham announces retirement

After a glittering career spanning 20 years David Beckham is to retire at the end of the season. The announcement comes three days after the…
football

Chelsea break Benfica hearts in Europa League final

Chelsea are the new Europa League champions after beating Benfica 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena. Fernando Torres rolled the ball into the net 15 minutes…
football

Chelsea wins Europa League title

Chelsea has won the Europa League title after a thrilling match against Benfica in Amsterdam. The 'Blues' beat the Portuguese side 2-1 thanks to a…

basketball

Basketball: Gasol Out

Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not be representing Spain in EuroBasket 2013. This announcement comes less than a week after undergoing surgery on his…
football

Auf Wiedersehen Thomas Schaaf

Thomas Schaaf is no longer coach at Werder Bremen. After 14 years at the helm, Schaff and Bremen have parted ways by mutual consent, according to a…