EMI to cut 2,000 jobs Damaged by the digital revolution, British music company EMI has confirmed it is making major cuts. The new owner, Guy Hands, who heads private 15/01/2008
Nokia closing German plant The world’s biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia of Finland, is planning to close its production plant in Bochum, north west Germany, by the middle of 15/01/2008
Citigroup losses mount The biggest US bank, Citigroup, has revealed a massive quarterly loss due to writedowns from exposure to subprime mortgages and other risky debt 15/01/2008
Brussels considering protest over Chinese dissident's arrest Beijing has attracted more criticism over its arrest of prominent Chinese dissident Hu Jia. Brussels has said it plans to lodge a formal protest 15/01/2008
Consumer credit directive seeks fairness for citizens European Union lawmakers have been debating how consumers in the bloc can get cheaper personal loans, a market worth some 800 billion euros per year 15/01/2008
Slovenia to present (prudent) EU agenda in Strasbourg Slovenia has made clear it does not mind that France is getting a head start on major European Union dossiers. The first of the 2004 wave of new 15/01/2008
Pope pulls out of university visit after protests The Vatican has cancelled a planned visit by Pope Benedict to Rome’s most prestigious university, following protests by students and staff. It is 15/01/2008
Coen's hotly tipped new flick on Europe release If you like your films stylish and your humour dark then you are in luck – No Country for Old Men, the new movie by the Cohen brothers, is opening in 15/01/2008
D&G inspired by 'shepherd' for menswear show Dolce and Gabbana decided to go back to their roots and offer what is described as a rustic menswear collection for autumn winter 2008. Apparently 15/01/2008
Effective therapy through neurostimulation Electrical neurostimulation is not a new technology – it was first used in 1966 – but it is a fast developing one, with more and more 15/01/2008
Pope's university visit sparks protests A planned visit by Pope Benedict to Rome’s most prestigious university has unleashed a wave of protest. The Pontiff is due to speak at La Sapienza on 15/01/2008
Peace talks in Jerusalem, death in Gaza and Israel They may be talking peace in Jerusalem, but Israel and the Palestinians are still fighting in Gaza. Israeli forces killed at least eleven people 15/01/2008
Four detained after Kabul hotel attack The day after a suicide attack brought terror to a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, Kabul, police say they have made four arrests. The Taliban 15/01/2008
Independent panel to investigate Algiers bombing The United Nations is to ask an independent panel to investigate a bombing that killed 17 UN employees in Algiers on December 11. Secretary-General 15/01/2008
Differences mark Bush's Saudi visit despite arms deal George W. Bush has backed his political rhetoric against Iran with the promise of a major arms deal with Washington’s main Gulf allies. The 15/01/2008
UN cross-cultural forum opens in Madrid A UN project aimed at combating terrorism through cross-cultural understanding holds its first forum today in Madrid. The Alliance of Civilisations 15/01/2008
US Republican candidates look to win over Michigan It’s Michigan’s turn to be the favourite state of the US presidential hopefuls. Renowned for making cars, Michigan has the highest unemployment rate 15/01/2008
Race row sours Democrat presidential battle Hillary Clinton is all but guaranteed to win today’s presidential primary in Michigan, as rivals Barack Obama and John Edwards have withdrawn. None 15/01/2008
