Egypt Egypt candidates prepare for presidential election With the deadline to register for running in Egypt’s presidential election this Sunday, the islamist Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater 05/04/2012
world news No injuries from French nuclear plant fires Two fires at a French nuclear plant have been put out without any injuries or release of radiation. The Penly power plant, close to the English 05/04/2012
Libya Libya ready to prosecute Gaddafi's son Libya’s government says it is ready and able to try Saif al-Islam, the son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi – ignoring calls for him to be 05/04/2012
Germany Porsche scion and 911 designer dies Alexander Ferdinand Porsche, grandson of the man who founded the famous sports carmaker, has died. The Germany company confirmed the 76-year-old 05/04/2012
Greece Greece: austerity suicides climbing When a former pharmacist who had worked into his seventies killed himself many people in Greece saw it as a suicide caused by politics. In his 05/04/2012
World Mali may face years of instability, says Africa analyst Tuareg rebels in Mali have declared their own independent state after declaring an end to hostilities The National Movement for the Liberation of 05/04/2012
Greece Greek anger at death: ‘Enough is enough' Greeks have been leaving tributes to the pensioner who shot himself dead outside the parliament in Athens in protest at the government’s austerity 05/04/2012
Germany Germany eyes tax evasion crackdown with Swiss deal The days of wealthy Germans stashing their cash in Swiss bank accounts could be over if a deal agreed between the two countries on Thursday is 05/04/2012
Syria UN Security Council supports Syria ceasefire deadlines The UN Security Council has given its formal backing to a deadline for peace in Syria put forward in Kofi Annan’s peace plan. In accordance with 05/04/2012
Italy Italian nationalist leader Umberto Bossi quits The leader of Italy’s nationalist party, Umberto Bossi, has resigned amid allegations that he spent party money on doing up his house and holidays 05/04/2012
Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo remembers first Bosnian war victims, 20 years on People in Sarajevo are commemorating the 20th anniversary of the start of the Bosnian war – and in particular remembering the two young women who 05/04/2012
World Iranian trio charms Paris concert-goers Three Iranian soloists – each renowned in his particular musical sphere – joined together to entertain audiences in Paris with a selection of 05/04/2012
Cinema Rihanna onboard Peter Berg's Battleship Peter Berg’s sci-fi fantasy Battleship, based on the classic naval combat board game by Hasbro, goes on general release this month. It stars Liam 05/04/2012
World Siege of Sarajevo commemorated at museum More than 11,000 people lost their lives during the notorious siege of Sarajevo, which began 20 years ago. A museum in the Bosnian capital has the 05/04/2012
France Smoke forces shutdown at French nuclear reactor A reactor at a nuclear power station in northern France has been shut down automatically after smoke was given off, according to the operator 05/04/2012
World Driven to fly: cars that can take-off This rather unusual looking car can reach speeds of up to 180 kilometres an hour but that is not what makes it special. All is revealed when it 05/04/2012
Syria Syria: fighting broadens causing more refugees Violence in Syria is spreading beyond the usual flashpoints – with government forces fighting rebels all over the country. Homs continues to be a 05/04/2012
Business Oil prices rise on Iran supply fears Oil prices rose again on Thursday, pushed up by concerns over disruptions to supplies from Iran. As well as imminent western sanctions against 05/04/2012
Business Sweet Easter relief from economic worries Easter is a traditional treat time with chocolate eggs topping the list for children and adults alike. But in the midst of an economic downturn it 05/04/2012
USA Connecticut Senate votes to end death penalty The state of Connecticut is a step closer to abolishing the death penalty, after its Senate voted 20-16 in favour of getting rid of capital 05/04/2012
Business World pays more to eat Global food prices rose in March for the third month in a row, putting food inflation firmly back on the economic agenda. The United Nations’ Food 05/04/2012
Business Greece extends bond swap deadline Greece has extended, for a second time, a deadline for its remaining holders of government bonds to accept a debt swap which is essential for its 05/04/2012
Business Dubai does debt deal Dubai Holding, the investment group owned by the emirate’s ruler, has reached an agreement with creditors to delay repayment of 1.9 billion euros 05/04/2012
Greece Greek anger at death: 'We will all commit suicide' There has been sadness as well as anger in Greece after a hard-up pensioner shot himself dead outside parliament in protest at government cuts he 05/04/2012
Israel Rocket fire from Egypt blamed for Israel city attack A rocket has hit the Israeli resort of Eilat on the eve of a major Jewish holiday. Police believe it was fired from Egypt’s Sinai desert. There 05/04/2012
Sport Chelsea and Real in Champions League semis Chelsea go through to meet Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals after beating Benfica 2-1, that is 3-1 on aggregate. Lampard opened 05/04/2012
Unreported Europe French politics silent on women Less than a year ago, on 14 May, the Dominique Strauss-Kahn (or ‘DSK’) scandal exploded. Numerous commentaries came out of it, notably about the 05/04/2012
Senegal Youssou N'dour lands Senegal government job Senegal’s new president Macky Sall has given Youssou N’dour a post in his government. The internationally-renowned singer – who was banned from 05/04/2012
no comment 10,000 Easter eggs decorate tree in Germany An apple tree with 10,000 egg ornaments has become a tourist attraction in the town of Saalfeld (Eastern Germany). 05/04/2012
futuris Pens and video games against Parkinson's disease Chronic, degenerative and incurable, Parkinson’s disease affects five out of 1000 Europeans over 60 years old. Researchers are now using the latest 05/04/2012