2007-11-14

Denmark’s governing centre-right Liberal-Conservative coalition and its parliamentary ally, the Danish People’s Party, have polled 47, 18 and 25

Anders Fogh Rasmussen has won a third term in office following victory in the Danish general election. A ballot was not due until 2009 but Rasmussen

It is being described as the biggest challenge yet against President Nicolas Sarkozy since he came to power six months ago. France is braced for

Originally written for a castrato voice, Handel’s operatic work Ariodante is being performed at Geneva’s Grand Theatre until November 21st – a tale

A powerful earthquake has struck northern Chile, causing injuries, damaging buildings, and causing widespread panic. The US Geological Survey said it

After his election victory, Rasmussen must now bring his coalition together. In the last parliament his Liberals were well supported by the Danish

It is mission accomplished for Denmark’s prime minister who has won a third consecutive mandate. But a rocky road could lie ahead for Anders Fogh

Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan is in custody, facing charges under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism laws. He was arrested in Lahore at a campus

German train drivers have started a 62-hour nationwide strike on freight routes, raising fears about the impact of a long-running wage dispute on

The leader of Denmark’s Social Democrats has told supporters she had campaigned hard but it was not enough to defeat the ruling Liberal-Conservative

The transport and energy workers strike which has brought much of France to a grinding halt is set to continue on Thursday. Thousands of people

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is quick to remind everyone that he ran for office on a mandate of reform. He says he has promised to instigate

As what could prove to be the biggest strike for years gets underway in France, those most likely to be affected are fighting back. Train drivers

Denmark’s liberal/rightwing coalition is preparing for another five years in government, after edging over the winning line in the tightest vote in

Pakistan’s cricket-hero-turned-politician Imran Khan has been arrested in Lahore. He had been in hiding since escaping from house arrest last week

Spanish investments in Venezuela could suffer as a result of a spat pitting King Juan Carlos against President Hugo Chavez. The Venezuelan leader has

A glimmer of hope has emerged of a swift end to a strike by transport unions in France. As the stoppage got underway today, crippling bus, metro and

Georgia is to lift its state of emergency on Friday. The move, announced by parliamentary speaker Nino Burjanadze, comes after pressure on President

Anders Fogh Rasmussen has won a third term in office following a general election in Denmark. With the poll not due until 2009, Rasmussen took a

The leader of Denmark’s Social Democrats has told supporters she had campaigned hard but it was not enough to defeat the ruling Liberal-Conservative