world news French socialists lash out at right in debate Presidential hopefuls from France’s Socialist party have met on stage for the first of three public debates ahead of next month’s primary. The 20/10/2006
world news EU leaders arrive in Finland for energy summit Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has welcomed European leaders arriving in Lahti ahead of today’s energy summit, where they hope to adopt a 20/10/2006
world news Asturias prepares for awards ceremony The winners of this year’s prestigious Prince of Asturias prizes will be picking up their awards in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo this evening 20/10/2006
world news EU, Putin hedge over energy and rights differences A European Union summit in which Russian President Vladimir Putin was a commanding presence has concluded in Finland. A fast-talking Putin said that 20/10/2006
world news Twenty-five EU leaders talk energy, rights with Putin President Vladimir Putin is special guest at a gathering of the leaders of the European Union, in Finland. The 25 said they had formed a common front 20/10/2006
world news Gunmen fire at Haniyeh's convoy Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has survived unscathed after an attack by gunmen on a convoy he was being driven in. The shots were fired 20/10/2006
world news Lavish ceremony held for Spain's Prince of Asturias awards There was lavish pomp and ceremony at the prestigious Prince of Asturias awards in Spain. Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia Ortiz presided 20/10/2006
world news Hamas and Fatah deal to try to end violence Fatah and Hamas are reported to have agreed on measures to try to put a stop to violence between their two rival Palestinian movements. An Egyptian 20/10/2006
world news OPEC cuts output by 1.2 million barrels a day At a meeting in Doha, members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries have agreed to reduce their output by 1.2 million barrels a day 20/10/2006
world news EU, Russia poised for delicate talks EU leaders have been honing their diplomatic skills ahead of a potentially delicate meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland today 20/10/2006
world news Eastern Iraqi city reportedly taken over by rebels As violence continues to escalate in Iraq, US president George W Bush has said he will consult his generals on changing tactics in the war-torn 20/10/2006
world news Bulgaria prepares to go the polls Bulgaria goes to the polls on Sunday 22 October to elect the president who will bring the former communist country into the European Union in 20/10/2006
world news Clashes in Israel on final Friday of Ramadan The final Friday of Ramadan has been marred by violent clashes between Israeli police and worshippers seeking to attend prayers at the Al Asqa shrine 20/10/2006