Netherlands Dutch students clash with police over education cuts Police and university students have clashed in The Hague, in Europe’s latest disturbances linked to education cuts. Following protests in the 21/01/2011
Albania Three killed in Albanian anti-government clashes At least three people have died in the Albanian capital Tirana during clashes between police and supporters of the opposition Socialist Party 21/01/2011
Albania Two killed in Albanian anti-government protests Two people have died in Albania during clashes between police and supporters of the opposition Socialist Party. A crowd of up to 20,000 met 21/01/2011
learning world UNESCO targets education This week in Learning World we highlight one of the organisations that plays a key role in education, UNESCO. Motivated by its mission to build 21/01/2011
Portugal Social tension feared as crisis-hit Portugal votes As spending cuts bite, street protests could multiply and become increasingly violent, according to an expert who talked to our correspondent in 21/01/2011
Portugal Economic woes overshadows Portugal election As Portugal gears up for this weekend’s presidential election, the country remains gripped by its most severe economic crisis in decades. Tax 21/01/2011
Portugal Portugal's Cavaco Silva tipped for presidential success Bailout and austerity – two issues which loom large as Portugal votes in a presidential poll. The election takes place against a background of big 21/01/2011
brussels bureau EU moves to save hamsters and wolves Rodent and wolf-protection is on the European agenda, and it could prove costly for France and Sweden. They risk the full weight of European law, the 21/01/2011
brussels bureau Huge carbon theft keeps EU market closed A full reopening next week of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme will depend on security improvements. This follows a theft by hackers of 21/01/2011
Tunisia Tunisian prisoners freed under amnesty Tunisia’s new government has promised the release of hundreds of political prisoners under an amnesty. The news saw scores of relatives waiting 21/01/2011
Tunisia Tunisians pursue protests as national mourning begins A week after Tunisians brought down their president, people power is still being felt on the streets. There were peaceful protests on Friday in 21/01/2011
Iran Iran will not stop enrichment, even if attacked Iran will continue enriching uranium even if the country’s nuclear plants come under military attacks, according to the Persian Gulf country’s 21/01/2011
interview Tunisian opposition icon sees positive future Ahmed Najib Chebbi and his political party are positioned to play a key role in debate over Tunisian society’s changing landscape. Chebbi is 21/01/2011
economy Cambodia hosts ASEAN tourism conference Over recent years, Cambodia has seen a steady increase in holidaymakers, drawn to the country by its cultural heritage, ancient temples, jungles and 21/01/2011
Portugal Portugal's president set for re-election Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva looks set to be re-elected on Sunday, providing a boost to government plans to fix the economy. Polls 21/01/2011
Tunisia Pick of the Clicks: Tunisia- talk about a revolution! In the chaotic death throes of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali’s regime, he blamed “hostile elements in the pay of foreigners” for the unrest 21/01/2011
USA Sundance: fresh ideas & fresh films The Sundance Film Festival – the annual showcase for independent movies – is open for business. The event founded by Robert Redford and programmed 21/01/2011
corporate Lenovo & NEC 'in joint venture talks' China’s Lenovo is reportedly in talks with Japan’s NEC for a joint venture in personal computers. The Nikkei business daily said Lenovo plans to 21/01/2011
economy Business mood brightens further in Germany German business morale rose to its highest level in 20 years in January according to the Ifo economic institute’s monthly survey of seven thousand 21/01/2011
economy Part nationalisation for Spanish cajas? Spain is said to be planning a partial state takeover of its weakest savings banks which are stuck with high levels of bad property loans. There 21/01/2011
economy Green Week overshadowed by dioxin scandal Green Week, the annual Berlin expo devoted to farm produce and food opened to the public on Friday. But over the plates of sausage and steins of 21/01/2011
Cinema Black Swan flies into European cinemas Pyscho-sexual ballet thriller Black Swan has just gone on general release in the UK. Natalie Portman won a Golden Globe for her performance as the 21/01/2011
Cinema Foreign language films give France boost Oceans is one of the most successful European films worldwide last year, and the French production was the most successful in terms of box office 21/01/2011
le mag JFK inauguration ball photos on show John F Kennedy was inaugurated as President of the United States 50 years ago. To mark the anniversary, renowned photographer Phil Stern is dusting 21/01/2011
Belarus Lukashenko sworn in as Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a fourth consecutive term as president of Belarus on Friday. He won the election amid criticism from opponents 21/01/2011
no comment French minister mobbed by Gaza protesters French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie was mobbed by families of jailed Palestinians during a visit to the Gaza Strip. 21/01/2011
Gaza French FM mobbed by Gaza protesters Families of jailed Palestinians mobbed French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie during a visit to the Gaza Strip on Friday. They were angered 21/01/2011
Tunisia Tunisia mourns the 'Jasmine' dead Tunisia observes three days of national mourning for those that lost their lives during protests to oust former president Ben Ali in the so-called 21/01/2011
Iraq Blair faces second Iraq war grilling Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared for the second time on Friday before a public inquiry into the Iraq War. Blair first gave 21/01/2011
