Switzerland Cautious optimism in Davos Cautious optimism is filling the Swiss mountain resort of Davos. The World Economic Forum has opened with a certain easing of fears for the global 26/01/2011
economy Fed still cautious on recovery There was no US interest rate hike and a lukewarm economic assessment from the Federal Reserve after their monthly policy-setting meeting. The 26/01/2011
Belgium Kantor deplores 'anti-Israelism' On the eve of the anniversary of the opening of the gates of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz, euronews interviewed Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor 26/01/2011
USA Obama's aims for morale boost in State of the Union speech President Barack Obama arrived for his State of the Union address knowing there was much ground to cover. In front of Congress, he tackled internal 26/01/2011
USA Obama reaches out to Republicans and Democrats Following Obama’s address to Congress, euronews spoke to ABC correspondent Emily Schmidt about the impact of the speech over in America. euronews’ 26/01/2011
Poland Auschwitz remembered Sixty-six years ago Auschwitz stopped functioning. This is commemorated around the world as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The biggest 26/01/2011
Belgium Belgian mediator resigns - again Johan Vande Lanotte, the mediator charged with resolving Belgium’s long-running political crisis, has handed in his resignation for a second time 26/01/2011
Russia Four officials fired over Moscow bombing As Russia held a day of mourning for the 35 victims of Monday’s bomb attack at Moscow’s busiest airport, it has been announced at least four 26/01/2011
Egypt Thousands defy Egypt protest ban Thousands of demonstrators have defied a protest ban and continued anti-government rallies in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The demonstrators 26/01/2011
Lebanon Mikati - Lebanon's cabinet maker Billionaire businessman Najib Mikati has begun trying to form a new government in Lebanon. Following protocol, he began by visiting former prime 26/01/2011
focus Latin America on menu at Atlantic Dinner Launched in 2009, the Atlantic Dinners bring an eclectic mix of international opinion-makers from politics, business, media and culture. At the 26/01/2011
Australia Nadal crashes out of Australian Open World number one Rafael Nadal suffered a shock straight sets defeat to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the Australian Open quarter-finals on 26/01/2011
science Blindfolded dolphins can see, says new study The intelligence and cognitive functions of dolphins have long been known, but scientists in Florida have now found a surprising new 26/01/2011
Afghanistan Karzai backs down and opens Afghan parliament He wanted a further postponement, but President Hamid Karzai has given into pressure and inaugurated Afghanistan’s parliament, ending weeks of 26/01/2011
corporate SAP upbeat for 2011 and raises dividend Business software maker SAP is forecasting double-digit revenue growth this year and has raised its dividend to shareholders by 20 percent. “We 26/01/2011
corporate Toyota recalls 1.7 million vehicles Another massive recall by Toyota to fix problems with its cars and another blow to the Japanese firm’s efforts to restore its reputation for quality 26/01/2011
corporate LG loses on phones and TVs South Korea’s LG Electronics has posted a record quarterly loss. The biggest problems were in its mobile handset division as it did not have enough 26/01/2011
corporate Yahoo warns of weak revenue Internet portal Yahoo has warned that revenue will again slide this quarter as it continues to lose market share to Google and Facebook. Yahoo 26/01/2011
Russia Official day of mourning in Moscow The international arrivals hall of Moscow’s busiest airport came to a standstill on Wednesday as family, friends and passers-by gathered to remember 26/01/2011
le mag Galliano takes trip back in time at Paris Fashion Galliano has gone back in time to the 1950s, bringing reds and romance to the runway at the Dior show in Paris. Inspired by fashion illustrator 26/01/2011
Lebanon Lebanon's next PM rallies support Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati is trying to gather support to form a new government. Mikati is supported by the Shia Islamist group 26/01/2011
Egypt Egypt's government clamps down on protests Thousands of demonstrators have defied a protest ban and continued anti-government rallies in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The demonstrators 26/01/2011
Tunisia New cabinet in bid to calm Tunisian unrest Tunisia remains gripped by turmoil amid a cabinet reshuffle aimed at bringing order back to the streets. There have been fresh clashes between 26/01/2011
USA Obama calls on Congress to unify President Barack Obama has called on America’s divided political class to unite to meet the challenges of the future. Speaking in his first State 26/01/2011
Russia Russian parliament rubber stamps START The Russian parliament has given its final rubber stamp to the first nuclear arms reduction treaty with Washington in nearly a decade. The deal 26/01/2011
USA Republicans critical of Obama's Union speech The Republicans have been quick to label Obama’s State of the Union address as “inadequate.” They agree that reviving the US economy is a priority 26/01/2011
no comment Massive Egypt protests Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters have taken part in an anti-government demonstration in Cairo. 26/01/2011
no comment Russia in mourning after Moscow airport bombing Muscovites pay tribute to the victims of Monday’s suicide bombing that killed 35 people. 26/01/2011
no comment Anti-government protesters clash in Tunisa Supporters and opponents of Tunisia’s transitional government have confronted each other in Tunis as divisions deepen over the pace of change. 26/01/2011
no comment Suicide bomb attack in Lahore A suicide bomber has blown himself up near a religious procession of Shi’ite Muslims in the Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least 13 people and 26/01/2011
