2010-04-22

A public clash of operatic proportions in Italy threatens to undermine the government. Conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his main

It turns out the Greek economy is in an even worst state than was thought. Its budget deficit last year was far larger than expected according to

Wall Street has been given a telling off by President Barack Obama for the risk-taking that led to the financial crisis. He told an New York

The Belgian government has effectively collapsed. The Flemish liberal party has pulled out of Yves Leterme’s coalition causing a political crisis

Air travel across Europe is nearly back to normal following the massive disruptions caused by the volcanic explosioin in Iceland. Air traffic agency

Normal service may have been resumed in Europe’s skies but passengers arriving back home were less than impressed with how authorities handled the

There have been a series of explosions in the Thai capital Bangkok. At least one person has died and 75 are injured. According to an army spokesman

While Angela Merkel defends her country’s presence in Afghanistan, ordinary Germans remain opposed to their involvement in the NATO-led

Ahead of tonight’s second televised leaders’ debate, a new poll shows support for the Liberal Democrats is continuing to grow. Results show the Lib

Scandinavian airline SAS has posted another quarterly loss – of 100 million euros. The airline, which is half-owned by the governments of Sweden

A substance that burns with intense heat but releases no greenhouse gases might seem to be a godsend in the fight against global warming. But the

A documentary that throws new light on the psychedelic 60s icons The Doors is doing the rounds in cinemas. “When You’re Strange” was shot between

The finest exponents of cutting wit and satire in the world of newspapers have been recognised at World Press Cartoon 2010. The Argentinian

Nestle’s overall group sales rose 4.4 percent in the first-quarter to 18.3 billion euros. The world’s biggest food group did well in all regions

Credit Suisse has released first quarter results which analysts said were disappointing compared with those from its peers in the US. Switzerland’s

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told the Bundestag that pulling out of Afghanistan too soon could lead to a terrorist attack more devastating

Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has gone to King Albert to tender his government’s resignation, after an emergency cabinet meeting. Leterme is

European air traffic is set to return to normal levels on Thursday after a week of disruption caused by a volcanic ash cloud. Eurocontrol, the body

Tensions rise in Kyrgyzstan as the interim government there announces it will hold parliamentary elections on October 10. The new administration

Brazil’s futuristic capital is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Brazilia was built in record time… a modern city in the middle of a savannah

Armenia has frozen the ratification of a deal with long-time foe Turkey to reopen their shared border and establish diplomatic relations. The two

Police fired teargas at thousands of veterans of Bosnia’s 1992-95 war who smashed windows of government buildings during a protest on Wednesday

A luxury train carrying foreign tourists, most of them Americans, sped out of control downhill and derailed in South Africa on Wednesday, killing two

Hundreds of dock workers block boats at Greece’s largest port to protest against austerity measures.

Emotion and energy – in perfect harmony – that is what Argentinian cellist Sol Gabetta strives for when she performs. She is one of the most renowned

Here are some extracts from our interview with the Argentinean cellist Sol Gabetta. She tells us more about her private life and her relationship

Each year millions of people become infected by diseases transmitted by animals. These viruses can be found in nature especially in rodents. To

At least two people have been killed as a luxury tourist train sped out of control downhill and derailed in South Africa. Up to 25 people were

Air travel across Europe may have resumed but the economic impact of the six day ban on all flights will be felt for sometime. For the airline