Ukraine Landmark law set for Ukraine to ban promotion of homosexuality A law to ban the promotion of homosexuality in Ukraine has passed its first reading with the support of the majority and opposition in the 03/10/2012
Turkey Turkish military strikes back after Syrian attack The Turkish military has struck at targets inside Syria in reponse to a mortar bomb fired from inside Syrian territory. The attack reportedly 03/10/2012
Vatican Vatican rooftop anti-government protester stays put Visitors to the Vatican hoping to catch a glimpse of the Pope have instead witnessed a one-man anti-government protest on the dome of St Peter’s 03/10/2012
France Sanofi workers rally against planned job cuts Around 1,000 staff of French drug firm Sanofi have been protesting in Paris against planned job cuts. The pharmeceuticals giant wants to restructure 03/10/2012
Germany Germany marks its day of reunification Germany has been celebrating its “Day of Unity” – 22 years since its reunification. Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a ceremony in Munich which 03/10/2012
Belgium "I wanna be kissed by you" says Belgium's PM Belgium’s prime minister, Elio Di Rupo’s become an surprise internet hit for presenting a prize to cyclist Tom Boonen at an award ceremony. Drag 03/10/2012
Portugal Portugal raises income tax to cut debt in new austerity move Public anger in Portugal is likely to go up another notch after the government announced a steep rise in income tax to reduce the country’s debt 03/10/2012
Iran Riots erupt in Tehran over collapse of Iranian currency Demonstrations reached boiling point at the main bazaar in Tehran – the centre of trade and foreign exchange dealing. Images from an unverified 03/10/2012
Business No oil worries over China's slowing economy Oil demand in Asia will be maintained despite the slowdown in the region’s economic growth. That was the view of participants at the Kazenergy 03/10/2012
Business Telefonica details O2 IPO Spanish telecom giant Telefonica has said it will start selling shares of its German subsidiary O2 by the end of the year, probably this month. It 03/10/2012
Cinema Bond celebrates golden anniversary on silver screen It is 50 years since Ian Fleming’s secret agent James Bond appeared in the first 007 movie, Dr No. In 1962, few cinema-goers had heard of Sean 03/10/2012
World Baku presents a symphony of youth The Moscow Virtuosi is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. At the fourth edition of the International Uzeyir Hajibeili Music Festival in 03/10/2012
Turkey Turkey struck by deadly mortar from Syria At least five people, among them four children, have been killed in Turkey by a mortar bomb fired from Syria. The shell fell in the middle of a 03/10/2012
South Africa Miners strike action spreads in South Africa The latest strike action to hit the mines of South Africa has been taken by around 24,000 workers from the AngloGold Ashanti Mining Company. Their 03/10/2012
USA White House hopefuls square up for TV showdown They are preparing for the first head-to-head televised debate of the US presidential election campaign. It is being hosted by the University of 03/10/2012
brussels bureau Iran resistance group seeks to build on non-terror status The National Council of Resistance of Iran is getting closer to transforming its image after it was removed from the list of Foreign Terrorist 03/10/2012
Business Portugal kicks debt can further down the road Portugal has bought itself a bit of breathing space by carrying out a swap of some of its government bonds. They were due to be paid back next 03/10/2012
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz police clash with anti-government protesters There have been violent protests in Kyrgyzstan over the government’s refusal to nationalise a gold-mining venture with a Canadian company. Police 03/10/2012
USA Ahmadinejad’s cameraman defects during UN visit When the 140-strong Iranian delegation left New York after the United Nations General Assembly, one seat was empty in the plane to Tehran. Hasaan 03/10/2012
Georgia What now for Georgia after change of power? Will the potential elevation of Bidzina Ivanishvili to the post of prime minister with his six party Georgian Dream coalition set to dominate 03/10/2012
Greece Confidence is key in Greece The Greek capital is witnessing further protests over new austerity measures. Civil servants have taken to the streets at the same time that 03/10/2012
World George Papandreou: The future of Greece George Papandreou was the leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (Pasok). In 2011 the former prime minister found himself in uncharted waters 03/10/2012
World Georgia's new top man is Russia-friendly The Caucasus Republic of Georgia is set for a political overhaul. Former opposition forces have won the parliamentary elections, and the country’s 03/10/2012
Business Cautious eurozone drivers pull down retail sales It seems eurozone motorists – worried about high prices and the region’s slide into recession – spent less on fuel during the normally busy summer 03/10/2012
Business Low interest rates fuel US car sales rebound Good news for the US economy as car sales there rose last month by the most since before the start of the financial crisis and recession four and a 03/10/2012
World Starfish cull will protect Great Barrier Reef The coral of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is slowly dying, under attack on several fronts; storms, coral bleaching linked to climate change 03/10/2012
Syria Aleppo hit by deadly car bombs A series of deadly blasts have ripped through Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, killing at least 40 people and wounding dozens more. The attacks 03/10/2012
World Westwood crowns her new collection with Palladium Vivienne Westwood showcased her Gold Label Spring summer collection ‘Climate Revolution’ at the British Embassy in Paris. Amongst the guests 03/10/2012
World Chalayan's new collection seizes the day The final touches are added before designer Hussein Chalayan’s new collection is strutted down the catwalk in Paris. The British designer, who won 03/10/2012