2010-04-06

Greece is reportedly seeking five to 10 billion dollars from US investors to help cover its borrowing needs of about 10 billion euros in May

Spain is revving up its green credentials with a plan to encourage electric cars. It wants to see a quarter of a million of them on its roads by

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has held talks with the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during a two-day trip to strengthen economic

In March, the residents of L’Aquila grew tired of waiting for action. They pushed aside the barriers and forced their own way into the historic heart

Anti-government protesters in Bangkok have defied “no go” orders issued by the authorities to occupy the city’s plush commercial centre for a fourth

The opposition Conservatives are calling it the most important election in decades. David Cameron told his supporters he was delighted the race is

L’Aquila is remembering, one year on. The Italian city is marking the anniversary of the earthquake that killed some 300 people. As well as those

Seventy five Indian police officers have died in a series of ambushes by Maoist rebels. Security convoys on patrol in dense jungle in central

The Obama administration has unveiled a new defence policy restricting the use of US nuclear weapons. For the first time the United States has

Comprising thousands of tiny LED lights, this installation by Austrian artist Edwin Erdl is called Matrix II. It is just one of the innovative pieces

Ruth Flowers is a DJ in some of the most prestigious clubs in Paris and Cannes. She has got the huge black shades and the bling jewellery, but what

One of Slovenia’s most promising young contemporary filmmakers, Spela Cadez, works on puppet animations, using the traditional stop motion technique

The party which succeeds in convincing the country it can best handle the economy is most likely to win Britain’s general election. The financial

The Chinese government has strongly defended its currency policy and denied it manipulates the yuan, but hinted it could be allowed to rise in value

South Korea’s Samsung is predicting a huge rise in profit this year. The world’s largest maker of semiconductors and flat-screen TVs has just

Spanish unemployment rose again in March as jobs were cut in the dominant services sector. The jobless rate increased by 0.87 percent, compared

The leader of Britain’s Conservative opposition says he is ready for the election battle. “I am delighted it’s finally underway, and this election

The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced as expected that the country’s general election will be held on May 6th. A month of fierce

Barack Obama is set to outline a new defence strategy that would limit the circumstances in which the US would use nuclear weapons. It is expected

Another wave of deadly bomb attacks has shaken the Iraqi capital. Latest reports say at least 28 people have been killed. Authorities say seven

Authorities in India say an attack by Maoist rebels has left between 50 and 60 policemen dead. The rebels are reported to have carried out an

The number of workers killed in a US coal mine disaster has risen to 25. Four miners are still missing after an explosion tore through the mine in

Anti-government protesters gather outside Bangkok’s Election Commission to continue their bid to topple the government.

The cherry blossoms are in full-blown in many places, signalling the time for cherry-blossom viewing parties.

Militants attacked a United States consulate in northwest Pakistan with car bombs and grenades on Monday.

The Space shuttle Discovery was today launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visit to highlight the plight of displaced.

Supporters of General Fonseka on hunger strike removed by police

US President and First Lady participate in Easter Egg Roll.