Germany Stuttgart train station could derail Merkel's CDU Thousands of people have gathered in Stuttgart, Germany to protest against plans to revamp its landmark train station. The protesters formed a 27/08/2010
Kenya Bashir Kenya visit risks rift with ICC The signing of Kenya’s new constitution on Friday has been overshadowed by the attendance of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the 27/08/2010
Pakistan Thousands flee as Pakistan flood spreads Hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis have been forced to flee their homes after a major river in the south of the country burst its banks. A surge 27/08/2010
Turkey Turkish landslides claim 12 lives At least 12 people are now known to have died after torrential rain triggered landslides and floods in northern Turkey. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip 27/08/2010
EU drug regulator probes GSK swine flu jab Europe’s drug regulator has opened an investigation into the safety of a swine-flu vaccine to see if it is linked to suspected cases of 27/08/2010
Airbus A350 schedule reportedly sliding Airbus is being coy in response to a report that it has cut production targets for its newest plane – the A350. A French newspaper quoted Airbus 27/08/2010
Iceland Mackerel war could hurt Iceland's EU bid The EU has warned Iceland’s bid to join the bloc could be damaged by an escalating ‘‘mackerel war’‘ in the northeast Atlantic. Fishermen from 27/08/2010
UN investigates DRC rapes A United Nations special representative has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate a mass rape earlier this month. Some 154 27/08/2010
France UN condemns France's Roma expulsions They are members of the EU’s biggest ethnic minority. And now, France’s crackdown on the Roma community has been flagged up by the United 27/08/2010
The planes in Spain make less of a loss Iberia has posted a narrower than expected operating loss in the first six months of the year. The Spanish carrier said improving business travel 27/08/2010
Spyker trims Saab sales target Spyker, the Dutch sports car maker that bought Saab from General Motors earlier this year, has posted another loss. It also trimmed Saab’s sales 27/08/2010
Construction boosts UK growth Britain’s economy grew faster than originally thought in the second quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics says GDP grew by 1.2 27/08/2010
Imports drag down second-quarter US growth Economic growth in the United States was weaker than initially thought between April and June. Gross domestic product grew at a 1.6 percent annual 27/08/2010
Chile First video images of miners shown Footage showing the first impressions of how the miners trapped 700 metres underground in Chile are coping with the ordeal has been released. The 27/08/2010
North Korea First images of Kim Jong Il in China Grainy images of a hotel in Jilin appear to confirm the presence of the North Korean leader in China. It is understood Kim Jong Il has come to 27/08/2010
Spain Spain swelters in summer sun Spain is sweltering in one of its hottest Augusts in recent years with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius. While some are content to soak 27/08/2010
Kenya Kenya ratifies constitution Kenya has adopted a new constitution supporters say marks the rebirth of the country. It aims to bring about significant political change 27/08/2010
Turkey Several die in Turkish landslide At least 11 people have died after a mudslide engulfed a town in north-eastern Turkey. Buildings, homes and vehicles have been completely 27/08/2010
Mexico Identification of migrants in Mexico massacre begins Diplomats in Mexico have begun the grim task of identifying 72 migrants killed in the worst massacre in the country’s escalating drug war 27/08/2010
Pakistan Warning over plight of children in Pakistan In Pakistan, the youngest are the most vulnerable of all. Aid workers say unless the world responds immediately more and more of the 3.5 million 27/08/2010
North Korea Carter leaves Pyongyang with freed American Relaxed and smiling, Aijalon Gomes clearly looked happy to be heading home to the United States. On the tarmac in Pyongyang, there was no sign of 27/08/2010
Spain rapatriates bodies of trainers killed in Afghanistan The bodies of two Guardia Civil trainers and an interpreter killed by a rogue policeman in Afghanistan arrive in Spain. 27/08/2010
Rescue operation in Pakistan A Pakistani army helicopter rescues a family of 26 trapped in their village by the floods. 27/08/2010
Public sector strike goes on in South Africa South African public sector workers continue strikes for better wages. Many marches are taking place around the country. 27/08/2010
Greek teachers clash with police At their first demonstration after the summer holidays, Greek teachers clashed with the police in front of the education ministry in Athens. 27/08/2010
Clashes in East-Jerusalem Palestinians who live in the Arab neighbourhood of East-Jerusalem clash with Israeli settlers and soldiers. 27/08/2010
Missionaries of Charity mark Mother Teresa's centenary A special mass and other events were held by the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother 27/08/2010
French police raid illegal Roma camp French police raided an illegal Roma camp near Lille in the North of France. France has expelled hundreds of Roma. 27/08/2010
Germany Immigration debate in Germany given fresh impetus A political storm is brewing in Germany, with, at its epicentre, a board member of the country’s Central Bank. Thilo Sarrazin has caused an outcry 27/08/2010