Poland 65th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising Thousands of Poles and a large number of second world war veterans have been marking the 65th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. It was a heroic 01/08/2009
Philippines Philippines says farewell to Aquino The Philippines has declared 10 days of mourning following the death of former president Corazon Aquino. Known as ‘Cory’ to millions of 01/08/2009
Netherlands Amsterdam, the gay city Gay Dutch soldiers and police have marched in uniform, for the first time, along with other homosexuals as Amsterdam celebrates Gay Pride Week. 01/08/2009
Iran Iran detains 3 US backpackers An Iranian public television station has confirmed that three hikers from the United States have been detained. The broadcaster Al-Alam said the 01/08/2009
Trials of Iranian protestors begin In Iran the trials have begun of prominent moderates arrested shortly after the country’s controversial presidential election in June. They are 01/08/2009
United Kingdom Fears of UK security service sneak-in Did Al-Qaeda try to infiltrate the UK’s domestic security service MI5? It is certainly a question being raised by a conservative MP who is 01/08/2009
France Flu fears diminish on cruise ship The majority of passengers on a cruise ship carrying possible flu victims have been allowed to disembark in southern France. The “Voyager of the 01/08/2009
Philippines The Aquino legacy With her election to the presidency of the Philippines in 1986 Corazon Aquino swept away a corrupt dictator and maintained democracy in the country 01/08/2009
Philippines Filipinos say goodbye to 'Cory' People in the Philippines have been saying their final farewells to former leader Corazon Aquino. Known to millions of Filipinos as ‘Cory’, she 01/08/2009
Cuba Cuban congress put on hold In a surprise move Cuban President Raul Castro has postponed the ruling communist party’s first congress in 12 years. He indicated it might be the 01/08/2009
Kyrgyzstan Russia opens new base in Kyrgystan Russia has opened a second military base in the former soviet republic of Kyrgystan. It was a happy 60th birthday greeting for President Kurmanbek 01/08/2009
Trials of Iranian protestors begin In Iran the trials have begun of prominent moderates arrested shortly after the country’s controversial presidential election in June. They are 01/08/2009
Ukraine New EU deal with Ukraine over gas reform International financial institutions and the European Union have reached a deal to restructure and modernise Ukraine’s Gas sector. In return 01/08/2009
Portugal Gay marriage ruled unconstitutional in Portugal Two women in Portugal have lost their court appeal to allow them to marry. Teresa Pires and Helena Paixao first began their bid to wed back in 01/08/2009
Russia Police clampdown on Russian freedom demo Russian police have arrested dozens of anti-Kremlin activists for holding an illegal demonstration in Moscow’s Triumfalnaya Square. Some 100 01/08/2009
Croatia Agreement could pave way for Croatian EU membership The prime ministers of Slovenia and Croatia have announced progress in summit talks that could pave the way for Croatia to enter the European Union 01/08/2009
Ukraine New EU deal with Ukraine over gas reform International financial institutions and the European Union have reached a deal to restructure and modernise Ukraine’s Gas sector. In return 01/08/2009
Spain Thousands turnout across Spain to reject violence Thousands on the Spanish island of Majorca held a rally and clapped their hands to show their rejection at what is believed to be the latest attack 01/08/2009